Visit the Futuroscope: tickets, prices, schedules

Blotti in the heart of Vienna, this leisure park has already welcomed more than fifty million visitors since its creation. In your turn, go visit the Futuroscope without further delay!

For lovers of new experiences, visiting the Futuroscope is a must-see! Only 20 minutes north Poitiers , this gigantic park puts your senses awake thanks to its visual and playful animations.

Since its inauguration 1987 , it has not ceased to push the limits of imagination in terms of attractions. A unique offer, complemented by shows, exhibitions and film screenings.

For a day or a weekend, the Chasseneuil-du-Poitou leisure park welcomes you with its hotels and restaurants. Learn, have fun and wonder: find out what to do at the Futuroscope, the time of a getaway in New Aquitaine!

History of the Futuroscope

The 31 May 1987 The Futuroscope Park officially opens its doors. In particular, the general public discovers Kinémax , the largest flat screen in Europe, and the Futuroscope Pavilion . The tone is given: here, science and technology are honoured, in a friendly and fun way. Animations and exhibitions are thought to delight the whole family, children as adults!

The project was born thanks to the departmental council of Vienna. His president, René Monory , was at its origin, and started the construction site in 1984. In Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaugnay-Marigny, there are no less than fifty-three hectares dedicated to it. The Futuroscope is composed today of leisure park and one technopôle adjacent.

Over the years, the park has sought to create surprising new attractions, especially from a visual perspective. In 1990, he welcomed the Omnimax a semi-spherical screen with IMAX® system. 3D technology, augmented reality: the park takes advantage of the scientific innovations of the twenty-first century to share them with the public.

The Futuroscope also develops night shows grandiose, where poetry and science mix: « The Mystery of the Blue Note » (2009) or « Lady Ô » (2013) have left stars in the eyes of visitors for a long time.

The park is also, regularly, partner of events . He hosts concerts in his Palais des Congrès, and has been several times a stage of the Tour de France. Finally, he works closely with teachers and receives school groups throughout the year.

What to see and do at the Futuroscope?

Like the 1,85 million visitors who visited the park in 2018, now find out what to do at the Futuroscope!

Four must-see attractions

• Arthur, the 4D Adventure

Created by Luc Besson , the attraction opened its doors in 2010. Based on the world of "Arthur and Minimoys" films, she invites the curious to a coccivolating race! With its sharp visual effects and its different sensory effects, it always wins great success with both small and large.

• Dance with robots

From cinema to music, there is only one step! Here is the DJ Martin Solveig which looked at the design of this attraction. Harnaché à un robot, you are invited to move in rhythm, depending on three levels of intensity. A great moment to share together!

• The Extraordinary Voyage

The Futuroscope could not remain insensitive to the work of Jules Verne . Since 2017, the “Extraordinary Journey” has paid tribute to the famous writer’s “World Tour in Eighty Days”. ♪ 4 minutes , you realize a tower of the vertiginous globe, meeting the most beautiful landscapes of our planet. Undoubtedly the park’s attraction-phare!

• In the eyes of Thomas Pesquet

Finally, relive the space epic of astronaut Thomas Pesquet in a film 25 minutes . »In the eyes of Thomas Pesquet » takes you on his tracks, from his preparation and departure for the International Space Station, in November 2016, until his return to Earth, in June 2017. Images of great beauty that will make you see our planet from a new angle.

News 2019

• Futuropolis

Open in April 2019 , the attraction « Futuropolis » is specially designed for children. It looks like a mini-city where weed explorers play sportsmen, gardeners or archaeologists in turn. A fun experience to project in the future!

The epic of Solar Impulse, the solar aircraft, had a passion for amateurs in 2015 and 2016. Find details of this adventure in Planet Power , a twenty-two minute film made in 3D, which takes you around the world.

• Planet Power

For the exhibition “L’oiseau des mers et l’oiseau soleil”, 56 photos of Francis Demange on texts Hervé Bonnot . A path that retraces the cross paths of the Solar Impulse and of Hydropter , the trimaran of Alain Thébault . Two technologies, between the sky and the sea, highlighting renewable energies.

How to visit the Futuroscope?

There is no real sense to visit the Futuroscope. The route will depend mainly on your desires of the moment. Nevertheless, you can facilitate your visit with the mobile free of charge from the Futuroscope.

Whether it's the day before or the day, you'll be able to check the time schedules of attractions and shows to program your visit to the park at best.

Thanks to the plan from the park available on the application, identifying an attraction or finding toilets will become much easier. Even better: it displays the waiting time in real time at each attraction. No longer need to lose hours in a queue, you can choose to do something else instead!

How do I go to the Futuroscope?

To visit the Futuroscope, several options are available to you:

By car

You take the highway to the Futuroscope? Take the A10 until exit No. 28 Futuroscope. You'll be there. less than 5 minutes .

If you come by car from Poitiers, know that the park is about 20 minutes , north of the city, on avenue René Monory, in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.

By public transport

Chasseneuil-du-Poitou is served by the public transport network of the Grand Poitiers. To get to the Futuroscope, you can borrow:

• ♪ lines 1 and 21 Vitalis network, Monday to Saturday.
• line ESunday.

Attention : no bus circulates 1 May and schedules change depending on summer or winter!

By train

Since 2000, the Futuroscope has its own TGV station. An asset to easily reach the park! You can also get to the Poitiers station , then rally the Futuroscope station thanks to an Intercities train or TER train.

By plane

If you think you’re on the plane, airport Poitiers-Biard I'm at your service! The airport welcomes travellers from France (Lyon, Nice...) and England (London, Manchester). Do not hesitate to book your tickets in advance and to use Ulysses to find a flight at the best price.

Timetables & Futuroscope rates

HORARI

This year, Futuroscope Park is open from 09 February 2019 at 05 January 2020 , 10 a.m. at nightfall. Animations are planned throughout the day. To know them in advance, you can consult the calendar available on the park's official website.

Attention : schedules and programming may be modified or deleted, especially depending on weather conditions. To make sure you don't miss anything, stay connected! The application of the Futuroscope will help you once again, offering you the opportunity to check the schedules.

RATES

Several tariff formulas are proposed to anyone who wants to visit the Futuroscope. In fact, prices are not the same as you are an adult (17-59), a senior (60 years and older) or a child (5-16 years old). In addition, you can book tickets dated or free.

You can choose to come one day or enjoy a stay, including one or two nights. If you want to come only in the evening to enjoy the show, you can also! The tariff range is therefore very wide! To learn more about this, do not hesitate to visit the official website Park.

Among the suggested formulas we selected the so-called classic rates:

• 1 day – Classic Tariff

– Adults (17-59 years old): 45€ - Children (5-16 years old): 37€ – Bambins (less than 5 years old): Free

• 2 days – Classic Tariff

– Adults (17-59 years old): 82€ - Children (5-16 years old): 69€ – Bambins (less than 5 years old): Free

• 3 days – Classic Tariff

– Adults (17-59 years old): 99€ - Children (5-16 years old): 86€ – Bambins (less than 5 years old): Free

You now know what to do at the Futuroscope during a next release!