Parc Astérix never ceases to amaze us. Already accustomed to seeing the amusement park reinvent itself every year, we are discovering the next changes that are already underway. And one thing is certain: we're in for more surprises. All of the park's projects were unveiled at a special press conference held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to mark the official inauguration of Cétautomatix and the Fear in the Park season. Here's a summary of all the announcements.
And this announcement is a big one: €250 million in investment by 2030, the largest program in the park's history. But before diving into these ambitious projects, it's time to enjoy the upcoming festivities with Gallic Christmas, which arrives on December 20, 2025.
For this winter edition, the park has some wonderful surprises in store in terms of festive entertainment. A new outdoor but covered ice rink will appear in the Viking area, near the entrance to Goudurix. This is an opportunity to skate on the ice in a unique Gallic atmosphere, with the added bonus of a new Christmas market to complete the experience. A new stage will host Christmas carols, while Obelix's Buoy Slide will return to the delight of young and old alike. The three traditional shows—Quel Cirque, Chantons Noël, and Qui veut la peau du Père Noël—will of course be part of the festivities, culminating in the Gallic Christmas Parade and fireworks display. In short, there's plenty to keep you happily occupied while you wait for the major changes that await us.
The program unveiled on October 18 is truly impressive. Currently ranked 8th in Europe with 2.9 million visitors in 2024, the park of the indomitable Gauls now aims to join the European top 5. To achieve this, Compagnie des Alpes, the park's owner, is investing heavily in new themed areas, immersive attractions, and an expanded hotel offering. We take a look at all the announcements, area by area and year by year.
Starting in 2026, the Egypt zone will begin its transformation. The park continues to expand this universe inspired by the comic books by transforming some of the existing attractions. The Oxygénarium will become the Descent of the Nile, while the Flying Chairs will be adorned with feathers in the Flight of Ibis. A new village on the banks of the Nile will be created, with its typical souk and restaurants. The Cirque restaurant will also be redesigned in this Egyptian spirit, with a completely revamped decor and the addition of water jets to enhance the immersion. Make way for the Comptoirs d'Epidemaïs. 
This expansion follows the 2025 opening of the restaurant Les Fastes du Nil, which already offers visitors a culinary journey through ancient Egypt. A beautiful square is gradually taking shape, creating a truly coherent and spectacular Egyptian quarter.
The year 2027 marks a turning point with the transformation of the Greece area. Covering 5,000 m² of renovated space, visitors will be able to discover two new family attractions, including a Gogo Bounce ride from Italian manufacturer Zamperla, where 32 passengers will bounce around on eight articulated arms. A large playground completes the offering for younger visitors. In terms of dining, La Table de Dionysos is set to be the park's new prestige restaurant. With 2,000 m² divided into three different areas: the port, the city, and the market, this table-service restaurant with a capacity of 450 seats promises a new gastronomic experience with every visit. The decor will be fully adaptable for seasonal events such as Peur sur le Parc (Fear in the Park ) and Noël Gaulois(Gallic Christmas).
But the real star of 2027 is undoubtedly L'Odyssée, the fourth hotel at Parc Astérix. With 300 rooms, this 4-star establishment will be twice as large as each of the three existing hotels. The total hotel capacity of the site will thus increase from 450 to 750 rooms, a significant leap forward in accommodating even more visitors. The inspiration comes straight from the album L'Odyssée d'Astérix, with a design by Thierry Retif, who was also behind Les Quais de Lutèce, voted the world's best theme hotel in 2020.
The building is inspired by oriental caravanserais, fortified stops for merchants, and will offer four themed courtyards: Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Persian, and Phoenician, with a central green oasis. Never before has a hotel invested so much in green spaces, which will be a crucial feature of this new hotel.
The rooms are available in several configurations, from 3 to 6 people, including 4 suites with private terraces on the second floor. The hotel will offer two buffet restaurants with 700 seats, two bars, including a rooftop bar with panoramic views, a spa, and a playground. A four-level parking garage will accompany the complex, topped by a 1,500 m² seminar space with a 400-seat plenary room, a first for the park. This will appeal to a wider clientele, including international visitors.
And then comes the highlight of the show: Londinium, the new area that will replace the Streets of Paris from 2028. This historic area, which has been present since the park opened in 1989, offered a stroll through different eras of Paris, but had no direct connection with the world of Asterix and Obelix. As soon as Fear on the Park closes in November 2025, demolition will begin to make way for a project representing 10% of the park's total surface area. The chosen theme is inspired by the album Asterix in Britain, one of the best-selling in the series, and will immerse visitors in ancient London. This area will be mainly indoor, allowing it to be used all year round, including during seasonal events.
At the heart of Londinium, a state-of-the-art immersive roller coaster from manufacturer Intamin will be a sensation. This indoor family launch coaster will feature spectacular scenery and numerous special elements. The story will follow the adventures of the magic potion barrel in Londinium, faithful to the comic book. The vehicles will rotate randomly to direct passengers' view towards the immersive scenes. Access to the queue will be from the Piccadilly Circus replica, winding its way to a pre-show in an English pub setting introducing the narrative to groups of 100 people. The coaster building will be located on the Camden side of the park.
Right next door, an interactive attraction by Alterface, the Belgian company behind Popcorn Revenge at Walibi Belgium, will offer an Action League-type concept. On a rotating platform over 12 meters in diameter, 18 four-seater vehicles will compete in a target shooting challenge.
Basically, get ready for a fun attraction where you shoot at targets with gourds to get the highest scores. The idea here is to experience a celebration in Londinium through six interactive scenes, with a theoretical capacity of 900 people per hour. The course will combine physical sets and screens, all rotating to increase the difficulty. Three attractions for children will complete the family offering, spread between indoor and outdoor areas.
Dining options will not be left behind, with a new 500-seat premium fast-casual restaurant replacing the Restaurant du Lac. An English pub hosted by actors during Peur sur le Parc will take the place of the Sanglier Borgne. And good news for fans: the cult show Main basse sur la Joconde will remain unchanged in its historic theater. Better still, the empty space under the stands will be used to accommodate a large indoor area dedicated to event entertainment, such as Halloween scare zones and a Christmas ice rink. Londinium will thus be able to adapt to all seasons and events, just like the Streets of Paris before it.
Although nothing has been officially announced yet, a complete restructuring of the Viking area could be under consideration for 2030-2035. In addition, the development of indoor attractions and covered dining areas aims to extend the opening calendar to 270 days per year, compared to 208 in 2025. However, Parc Astérix is not aiming to open 365 days a year, in order to maintain essential closure periods for maintenance.
In terms of accessibility, there are no plans for an RER station due to environmental and contractual reasons. However, the shuttle service will be extended to all major stations near the park, including the new Saint-Denis Pleyel hub. This will make it easier for visitors from Paris and the Île-de-France region to access the park. The park has also highlighted its investments in employee welfare, with €20 million spent on staff facilities over the last five years.
With this record investment plan, Parc Astérix is proving that it has no intention of resting on its laurels. Voted France's best amusement park for the third consecutive year in 2024 at the Parcs Fans Awards, the park has been racking up awards and new attractions for several years. From Toutatis to the Tower of Numérobis and Cétautomatix, which opened in August 2025, each season brings its own thrills and immersive experiences. And this is clearly not about to stop. We can't wait to discover Londinium and its spectacular Breton-London universe. In the meantime, come along on December 20 to enjoy Gallic Christmas and the new ice rink. Parc Astérix is located in Plailly in the Oise department, about 35 kilometers north of Paris, and is easily accessible by car or shuttle bus from the capital.
Location
Parc Asterix
parc asterix
60128 Plailly
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.parcasterix.fr
