Who owns Futuroscope?
Compagnie des Alpes
Futuroscope
| Futuroscope view from the Gyrotour | |
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| Location | Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Owner | Compagnie des Alpes |
| Opened | May 31, 1987 |
| Operating season | February to December |
When was Futuroscope founded?
May 31, 1987
Futuroscope/Opened
How many rides are in Futuroscope?
21 attractions
21 attractions and games on 3 hectares that the whole family will enjoy.
What is special about Futuroscope?
Futuroscope is the first theme park created in France. Since opening in 1987, it hosted nearly 44 million visitors. Genuine French cultural exception, it is the second theme park in France in terms of turnover. In 2014, Futuroscope won for the 2nd time the Award for Best attraction in the world with the Rabbids.
When did the Futuroscope open to the public?
1987 : 31 May, opens to the public with Kinémax, the Pavillon du Futuroscope and a play zone. 1988 : opening of the first Dynamique Cinéma – Monde des Enfants (the world of children) and the Showscan (the first part of the Pavillon de la Communication ).
Is there a theme park based on Futuroscope?
Futuroscope, or Parc du Futuroscope is a French theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world.
Where is the Futuroscope in the French Alps?
It is located in the department of Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Poitiers, in the communes of Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan . The park had 1.83 million visitors in 2015. In total, 50 million visitors have been to the park since it opened in 1987.
When was the first 360° Futuroscope film made?
Futuroscope produces its first film in 360° about the Tour de France. 1991 : inauguration of Cinéautomate in spring. The park receives its one-millionth visitor. 1992 : the Tapis Magique (Magic Carpet) and the Paysages d’ Europe (Landscapes of Europe, a tow boat ride) open.