Futuroscope
Previously known as Planète Futuroscope
Futuroscope view from the Gyrotour
LocationChasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Coordinates46°40′09″N 0°22′08″E / 46.66917°N 0.36889°E / 46.66917; 0.36889
OpenedMay 31, 1987
OwnerCompagnie des Alpes
SloganToutes les forces d'attractions
Operating seasonFebruary to December
Area131 acres (0.53 km2)
Websitewww.futuroscope.com/en/

Futuroscope, or Parc du Futuroscope (French pronunciation: [paʁk dy fytyʁɔskɔp]), formerly known as Planète Futuroscope, is a French theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic, and audiovisual techniques.[1] It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world.

It is located in the department of Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Poitiers, in the communes of Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan.

The park had 1.83 million visitors in 2015. In total, 50 million visitors have been to the park since it opened in 1987.[citation needed]

History

L'Imax 3D

Futuroscope currently [when?] employs 600 people, including 400 temporary staff. Stages of the Tour de France cycle race have begun and ended at the park several times since its opening.

Architecture

The 'Tapis Magique' (The Extraordinary Journey)

The pavilions of Futuroscope are mainly constructed of metal and glass, and their design was led by architect Denis Laming.

Attractions

Attraction Description Length
1 La Machine à Voyager dans le Temps (The Time Machine) Dark ride based on the game Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time featuring the Raving Rabbids 6 mins
2 La Vienne Dynamique (Dynamic Vienne) Dynamic movie theatre with added effects 12 mins
3 Chocs Cosmiques (Cosmic Collisions) Planetarium dome movie theatre 23 mins
4 L'Extraordinaire Voyage (The Extraordinary Journey) Europe's first Flying Theater by Dynamic Attractions 4 mins
5 Astra Fun Xperiences Sport and video games -
6 Dynamic! Dynamic movie theatre 5 mins
8 IllusiO, un destin magique Magic show 25 mins
9 Sébastien Loeb Racing Xperience Dynamic movie theatre with virtual reality headsets 3 mins
10 La Clé des Songes Evening show 22 mins
11 Cyber Avenue Amusement arcade -
12 La Gyrotour Observation tower 7 mins
13 Dans les yeux de Thomas Pesquet (Through Thomas Pesquet's eyes) IMAX Laser 4K movie theatre 22 mins
14 Les Yeux Grands Fermés (Journey into the Dark) Walk-through in the dark 20 mins
15 L'Âge de Glace, l'Expérience 4D (Ice Age, the 4-D Experience) 4D movie theatre 11 mins
16 Kinékid 3D movie theatre 12 mins
17 Objectif Mars Intamin launched spinning roller coaster 2 mins
18 Chasseurs de Tornades Dynamic movie theatre with added effects 5 mins
19 Arthur, l'Aventure 4D (Arthur, the 4D Adventure) Dynamic 4D movie theatre with IMAX Dome 5 mins
20 Danse avec les Robots (Dances with Robots) RoboCoaster 2 mins
21 Le Monde de l'invisible (Mysteries of the Unseen World) IMAX Dome 25 mins
22 Futuropolis 21 outdoor games -

Restaurants and shops

The park has eight full-service restaurants and ten restaurations rapides (Illico Resto). There are eight shops, most of which are located at the entrance.

References

  1. ^ Piriou, Jerome. The Tourist Region: A Co-Construction of Tourism Stakeholders. United States, Wiley, 2019. 101.