Address:
Plailly, France
Phone: (33) 03 44 62 34 04

Fans of the famous French cartoon character Asterix or families looking for a theme park experience should head to Parc Asterix, just north of Paris. There are all the characters from the comic books and their playful twist on Gallic history and mythology. Similarly, the rides have names that are far more refined than what you'd find in an American theme park. They are called Flight of Icarus, Caesar's Spies, and Descent Along the Styx. The newest draw is the La Trace du Hourra, a bobsled-type ride that races down a tube of metal sheeting at 54 km/h.

There are also shows such as the "Theft of Mona Lisa" and a Musketeers show. There are a hotel, the Three Owls, located in the forest that borders the park; 40 candy shops; and 6 restaurants, from a grill to a pizzeria.

A day adult ticket is about 30 euros; kids age 11 and up are 22 euros. Two-day tickets for adults are 56 euros; kids are 40 euros. You may buy a season pass for about 65 euros for adults and 45 euros for kids.