It is sold around 325 million copies of asterix series. The parc asterix has a new season full of emotion and special. The 10 best hotels close to parc asterix amusement park in. Asterix the gaul creator albert uderzo helped france. See photos of the american museum of natural history and hayden planetarium. Unless otherwise stated, this article uses the names chosen for the english translations of the books. The asterix comics are based on the history of the gauls, and is generally set in 50 bc in a gaulish french village in armorica brittany, that is trying to hold out against the invading romans. The series first appeared in french in the magazine pilote on 29 october 1959. Asterix, obelix and dogmatix are the first characters with short descriptions usually listed at the beginning of each of the asterix books after the map of gaul. There is a 100 room hotel in the middle of the park and plenty of restaurants on site.
The park, opened in 1989, is operated by compagnie des alpes. For much of the history of the series volumes 4 through 29, settings in gaul and abroad alternated. Join your favourite comic characters asterix and obelix for hours of fun at parc asterix, their very own theme park featuring recordbreaking coaster rides, awesome attractions and spectacular shows, parc asterix has something to offer gauls of all ages, from tots to teens and beyond. See more ideas about roller coaster, france and book hotel online. It is the largest theme park in france and has all the ingredients to be the most fun place to be join the happy party. More than 50 million people visited parc asterix since its opening on april 30 1989.
Parc asterix is approximately a 2 hour drive from eurotunnel le shuttle calais. Asterix or asterix le gaulois is a series of french comic books written by rene goscinny and illustrated by albert uderzo uderzo also took over the job of writing the series after the death of goscinny in 1977. The restaurant du lac with its fruitthemed decor is located opposite parc asterix s lake. His friends obelix the menhir delivery man, his faithful dog. Located around 40 km from paris, this theme park invites the whole family to dive into the world of the courageous asterix, sworn enemy of the romans.
Placed end to end, the books would stretch twice around the earth, and would weigh,235 tonnes i. Feb 14, 2002 asterix and the actress by albert uderzo, translated by anthea bell and derek hockridge. Download asterix font asterix is a font design published by fonthead. The principals used for the reengineering of parc asterix, which were creating an offer with huge appeal for visitors at a capital cost which could provide for strong returns for.
Their first fullyfledged book, asterix le gaulois, appeared in 1961. Asterix and the actress by albert uderzo, translated by anthea bell and derek hockridge. Asterix books dealt with some dark passages in gaulish history. Asterix, french asterix, french cartoon character, a smallstatured, cunning gallic warrior who, with the help of a magical strength potion, defends his village and goes on comic globetrotting adventures. Mar 25, 2020 the first book, asterix le gaulois asterix the gaul. Parc asterix is not open all year round, only from april to november. See more ideas about day trip from paris, parking design and theme park map. Parc asterix is 30 kilometers miles north of paris. Vlaminck, dufy, chagall for a walk across the history of art in the 19th. Jun 22, 2008 with amusements scattered among the trees of a protected forest, this parks theme comes from the popular french comic book series asterix and obelix. When rene goscinny, the creator of asterix, died in. Undoubtedly one of the major event of the park that on the occasion offers a. Parc asterix attractions and fun for the whole family paris.
Right in the heart of the forest and only about 30 kilometers from paris, parc asterix offers high quality entertainment for all the family. Parc asterix is located north of paris in plailly, france. View all offers prices at the ticket desksyour entrance ticket to parc asterix grants access to all our shows and attractions for the whole day except games of skill and arcade games. The parc asterix invites the whole family to an incredible journey back in time, in the. Asterix park is a great place for a day full of attractions. The series first appeared in the francobelgian comics magazine pilote on 29 october 1959. Parc asterix has become the most visited attraction and greatest source of operating profit in the portfolio of one of the largest operating groups in the industry. From paris gare du nord train station take rer b3 to the airport and hop on a bus. Book parc asterix theme park tickets attractiontix.
The gallic parade where asterix, obelix, getafix, vitalstatistix, panacea and many of the other villagers walk happily around the. Parc asterix attractions and fun for the whole family. For the peur sur le parc fear in the park event from 5 october to 3 november 2020. There are around 34 asterix books which have been sold in the market in the world. Parc asterix is designed after the asterix comic books by goscinny and uderzo. In 2007, parc asterix opened for the first time in its history during the christmas holidays. Enjoy 100 extra spending money during your visit to parc asterix, only when you reserve a 2day2night package in one of the parks hotels. Up to 30% off a break in the trois hiboux and cite suspendue hotels. Theme park tickets, tickets for attractions parc asterix. Parc asterix plailly 2020 all you need to know before you go. With a superb mix of funtastic shows and wild rides all put togeth tous les deals a bordeaux parc asterix tickets parc asterix is 30 kilometers 18 miles north of paris. It is open every day for you to come and try wild boar terrine as a starter, followed by a choice of wild boar kebab, mixed sausage and wild boar rib platter and the famous minced boar steak burger as a main. Retrouvez toutes les informations utiles sur cette page.
It was written by rene goscinny and illustrated by albert uderzo until the death of goscinny in 1977. With amusements scattered among the trees of a protected forest, this parks theme comes from the popular french comic book series asterix and. Parc asterix theme park with attractions near paris. Uderzo continued to produce asterix books after goscinny died in 1977, but they have not been as popular as the goscinny ones. Inspired by the famous asterix comics, it is a unique world class attraction for adults and kids alike. Parc asterix, located only 22 miles north of central paris, is based on the popular comic book series asterix. For visits until 03012021, according to opening dates and times. Located 30 km from paris, the theme park parc asterix offers you many. This is a list of characters in the asterix comics. Theme park with attractions near paris parc asterix. Book online to board the shuttle bus that leaves from the carrousel du louvre every morning at 09. Parc asterix attractions and fun for the whole family paris paris.
Enjoy an exceptional rate for purchases up to 3 november 2019. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Parc asterix is a theme amusement park in france, based on the comic book series asterix by albert uderzo and rene goscinny. Bekijk meer ideeen over pretparken, oude windmolens en windmolens. Asterix the gaul is a bande dessinee series about gaulish warriors, who have adventures and fight the roman empire during the era of julius caesar. Our online offersbuy your tickets on to skip the queues at the ticket desks and take advantage of exclusive prices and special offers. The tiara chateau hotel mont royal chantilly is located just 35 minutes from paris, surrounded by the chantilly forest and only a 17minute drive from asterix theme park.
Take the direct exit for parc asterix between exits 7 and 8. Therefore, rene goscinny and albert uderzo are called as the best selling writers from france. Asterix and obelix are two brave gauls resisting the roman army. If eurodisneys too american, try parc asterix sfgate. It offers a garden with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. With more than two million visitors yearly, parc asterix is the countrys second biggest theme park after disneyland paris and its 14 million annual visitors. The series first appeared in the francobelgian comics magazine pilote on 29 october. Peur sur le parc fear on the park, parc asterix halloween is also back from october 3 to november 1, 2020. Jun 02, 20 the asterix comics are based on the history of the gauls, and is generally set in 50 bc in a gaulish french village in armorica brittany, that is trying to hold out against the invading romans. The exhibition the asterix adventure that tells the story of this cult comic and. Asterix or the adventures of asterix is a french bande dessinee series about gaulish warriors. Asterix le gaulois french edition of asterix the gaul. Parc asterix an must visit for lovers of this fabulous.
The park is centered around the asterix comic book series that originated in france and made waves around the world. List of asterix characters the asterix project fandom. The fact that it teaches them about french history while theyre enjoying. Jun 19, 2019 history of parc asterix while out and about in paris ive often overheard locals expressing that parc asterix is undoubtably the most authentic of french theme parks. Parc asterix paris, france location, facts and all about. Asterix was created by writer rene goscinny and illustrator albert uderzo and debuted in 1959 in the french comic magazine pilote.
The comics are also commonly referred to as asterix and obelix the asterix comics take place in the year 50 bc. Oumpahpah the redskin is the first series created by the dynamic duo goscinny and uderzo. Parc asterix is a theme amusement park in france, based on the comic book series asterix by. Why parc asterix is the most authentically french theme park.
World famous comic books come to life at parc asterix. They each have separate articles containing more information. Since its creation in 1989, compagnie des alpes has secured its reputation as an indisputable leader within the leisure industry, currently ranking tenth globally. As for the asterix comic book series, it has been the sensation of the publishing world for 60 years while the character asterix has become a mythical figure, a symbol throughout the world for all who resist the influence of empires trying to impose their will and law on others. For 30 years parc asterix, dedicated to the comic by rene goscinny and albert uderzo, has been enchanting visitors young and old.
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