Futurescope France

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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #1
We ended up in the Aire of Futurescope by accident because a nearby ACSI site that we intended staying on was locked up when we got there. My question is what is Futurescope? Is it for adults or Children? Is it worth going to or not?


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #2
If you like simulator rides it is a great day out Pat.
We haven't been for about 8 years and we did take the kids.

If you are already there you might as well.


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #3
We were there last year and the year before, like you we just stumbled upon it, the light show in the evening is okay, we saw it the first year but it's outdoor and it was raining.Went back last year with 2 grandkids for the full day they loved it it's only for kids and teenagers.


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #4
Yeah, but there is the kid in all of us well I'm talking about myself.


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #5
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Yeah, but there is the kid in all of us well I'm talking about myself.


I agree Jack, it depends on the weather Tomorrow if we go or not, our time here is running out fast

Thanks Guys for your prompt replies :up:


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #6
Pat you are not to far from pou du fou much better option, but I'm sure you're been there


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Pat you are not to far from pou du fou much better option, but I'm sure you're been there


No Ken, never been there, what's that? I am too lazy to google it :D


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #8
Just don't go to the KFC beside it, it's crap, we were there in July and nothing but chicken strips, no corn, no coleslaw and no gravy :lol:


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Posted: 01.09.2015  ·  #9
It is a theme park for adults and children it was voted the best theme park in the world last or the year before, i have been about 6 times, you would need about 3 days to get it all in could be done in 2 if you time every thing right,i don't have the words to explain it but it beats Disney land hands down.[url]puydufou.com[/url]
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It is a theme park for adults and children it was voted the best theme park in the world last or the year before, i have been about 6 times, you would need about 3 days to get it all in could be done in 2 if you time every thing right,i don't have the words to explain it but it beats Disney land hands down.[url]puydufou.com[/url]
I am sure other cracires have been. :up:


Went there last year and yes it beats Disney on every count. The Aire there is only 6€ for overnight (01:00 - 07:00) free during the day (07:00 - 01:00) compared to 30€ day a Disney.

A 2 day (the very minimum you should get) ticket is less than 50€ comapred to getting a mortgage for Disney.

And last but not least it all works, compared to about 50% "Ferme" on my visit to Dismaland Paris.

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Posted: 02.09.2015  ·  #11
Nice pictures Steve,did you do Cinescenie its incredible. :up:


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Posted: 02.09.2015  ·  #13
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We were one weekend too late.

So we saw "Organs of Fire" instead.

http://www.puydufou.com/en/sho…rgans-fire


I have never seen that, saw Cinescenic 3 times, you would never see everything that's going on with over 1200 actor's performing each night.it's incredible that's why it's called France's best kept secret.


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Posted: 03.09.2015  ·  #14
Sounds Great Guys, we just didn't have the time to go this time but it is penciled in for a future trip :up:


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Posted: 04.09.2015  ·  #15
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Quote by Scanner

We were one weekend too late.

So we saw "Organs of Fire" instead.

http://www.puydufou.com/en/sho…rgans-fire


I have never seen that, saw Cinescenic 3 times, you would never see everything that's going on with over 1200 actor's performing each night.it's incredible that's why it's called France's best kept secret.


I think the changeover dates are September and sometime around Easter.


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Posted: 04.09.2015  ·  #16
As far as I can remember Cinescenic is only on Friday and Saturday night's in July and August, it's best to book before hand I think it' only hold 20000 people, and they get up to 100000 people day visitor's :up:


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Back to Futurescope ,,it is oviously a full day and evening park , can you leave the park to have lunch etc.. in the van or do you have to stay in the park all day and what is the best way to see the attractions I am going on the 25 Mar so everything wont be open ( outdoor stuff especially ) I will be staying on the Aire


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You can come and go as you please from the park to the aire. Make sure you get your hand stamped going out for re-entry. If you leave the aire you have to repay for parking each time you leave. We spent 4 days there last year. We bought an annual ticket in the end as it lasts 18 months and we will revisit there this year.
It is a full day and evening park. the show at night is one of the highlights of the park. There is plenty to do there for kids of all ages including adults


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Thanks for the info Don ,I was beginning to think no one had been there , alot of stuff closed this time of year so a day should do it


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I was there Dave but i forget. :'( :'(


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Posted: 29.01.2016  ·  #21
We plan on staying there for a few nights, looking forward to it now.


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Posted: 30.01.2016  ·  #22
When you go in past the car barriers the aire is on your right. There is a building there where people leave their dogs when they are in the park for the day. In front of that building is a place for grey and black water...fresh water and elec can be bought too at that point.
~In the building there are coffee machines and you can get fresh bread in the mornings...well you can when i was there last summer


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When you go in past the car barriers the aire is on your right. There is a building there where people leave their dogs when they are in the park for the day. In front of that building is a place for grey and black water...fresh water and elec can be bought too at that point.
~In the building there are coffee machines and you can get fresh bread in the mornings...well you can when i was there last summer


Also there is a big Supermarket a short walk down the hill from the Aire.


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Hi
The family went there years ago so it's properly changed or updated but it was a good day out picnic areas all over the site. There is something for ever age


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Anyone thinking of going here during the summer the Aire is charged from 8 am to 8 am €9 so if you arrived at 5 pm on Friday spend all day in futurescope on Saturday and leave at 10 am on Sunday the Aire will cost you €27 a bit of a sting on the way out, this is also the Aire for Poitiers


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Posted: 11.06.2019  ·  #27
Very few people will get out of there for the one 24hr fee, that is a rip off as only the French will be gone.


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Anyone thinking of going here during the summer the Aire is charged from 8 am to 8 am €9 so if you arrived at 5 pm on Friday spend all day in futurescope on Saturday and leave at 10 am on Sunday the Aire will cost you €27 a bit of a sting on the way out, this is also the Aire for Poitiers


Thanks for the information. We are planning to spend a couple of days there and looking forward to it. Their website says there is an evening rate of €4 from 4.30pm to 7am. does this not apply for motorhomes? ?


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Posted: 12.06.2019  ·  #29
Might have a bit of that when we are over in september


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Posted: 12.06.2019  ·  #30
from their website
Adults
aged 17 or
45€

Children
aged 5-16
37€

Infants
under 5

Parking

Direct access from the A10 motorway or the D910 highway. Rates per vehicle: Day 9€ (from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day), Evening 4€ (from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day).

Motorhome service area
The car park is open to motorhomes (see rates above + tourist tax 1,10€) and includes a service area with waste water drainage (free), drinking water supply (2€ for 100 liters) and electricity hook-up (2€ for 1 hour).

Free shuttle service hotels<>park
Free shuttle service between Futuroscope and the on-site hotels during school holidays, weekends and bank holidays (subject to availability).

Animal reception centre
Pets are not admitted into the Parc du Futuroscope. A kennel is available in the parking lot. Rates: 10€ per day and per animal (+4€ per additional animal). Food is not provided. An updated vaccination card is required. We don’t accept the dogs which belong to the first and second category. The kennel closes 30 minutes after the end of the Evening Sho


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Posted: 12.06.2019  ·  #31
I remember going to Futuroscope when it first opened and was almost sick on a virtual ride


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Posted: 12.06.2019  ·  #32
Who is lightly to be out of there by 7 or 8 am even the French would struggle


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Posted: 12.06.2019  ·  #33
I think you’d need two days to see all the sights especially if you go to the night show with the lasers and fountains It’s a lot to take in in one day.


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Posted: 29.06.2019  ·  #34
Its definitely worth a visit. We have been at all parks u could mention and futurscope last August...top tip go for the evening ticket...get there around 5...all queues are well down as most are knackered or eating...u can still get round the best ones if u plan first...some say its too outdated but I disagree...there is a brilliant WRC simulation and a virtual hot air balloon ride from Paris to sahara and back complete with pine mist sprayed at you when over alpine forests to name but a few. The evening ticket also let's u in for the laser light show on lake at end. We stayed in a campsite 1 mile away with a pool and view of park...I think its called camping le futuriste.


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