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With more than 35 million visitors since it opened in 1987, Futuroscope is the second largest leisure park in France.

 

Hurricane on the Bayou – New for 2010

The gigantic images on the 9,700-ft² dome screen take viewers deep into the Louisiana heartland.

When the Mississippi was diverted, New Orleans was able to spread out into these zones, but doing

so has resulted in massive coastal erosion. The damage to its bayous and wetlands, once natural

hurricane defences, has been such that New Orleans finds itself at increasing risk from cyclones.

Hurricane on the Bayou is a thrilling story and a musical celebration of New Orleans that teaches

young generations about the importance of preserving wetlands and ecosystems.

 

Brush with Genius – New for 2010

The images on the 6,500-ft² screen in Brush with Genius offer a totally new look at Van Gogh and his

work, and the film’s stunning graphics are a moving journey to the sources of the artist’s inspiration.

The way the IMAX technology gives young visitors a new perspective on art makes the film an original

sensory experience.

 

Arthur, the 4D Adventure - New 2009

Arthur, the 4D Adventure from Luc Besson (director of The Fifth Element, Leon, and The Big Blue)

takes young visitors into the make-believe world of the Minimoys. The full array of image technologies

(3D modelling, large-format IMAX 3D images, motion simulator and physical effects in the theatre) and

the creative flair seen in the Minimoys world thrust young visitors on a roller coaster ride of excitement

and thrills.

 

The Future is Wild New version 2009

Darwin’s theory of evolution throws light on how species evolved in the past, and is the inspiration for

Futuroscope’s imaginative look into the future. Our young visitors climb aboard expedition vehicles for

an interactive augmented-reality adventure, where, kitted out with camera-binoculars and sensor

bracelets, they will meet and interact with animals that could be roaming the planet millions of years

from now.

 

Cosmic Collisions – New for 2009

This spectacular, immersive and instructive show from the American Museum of Natural History,

narrated by Robert Redford, takes young visitors on a breathtaking journey through time and space to

witness the cosmic smashes that shape the universe. The scientific images shown on the dome

screen were taken by NASA satellites and modelled to simulate cosmic phenomena in 3D.

 

Fly Me to the Moon, new in 2009

Be a fly on the wall inside the first moon shuttle in Fly Me to the Moon and live an incredible

adventure with three stowaways.

 

Children’s World

Enjoy the amazing new games in Children’s World; A fun area for children where all the family can

relax.

The Blue Note Mystery evening show – new in 2009

And at the end of the day, the Blue Note Mystery evening show will bring you in a stunning musical

fairy tale with lasers and special effects…..

 

New in 2008

 

Dinosaurs

230 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the animal kingdom. Then, suddenly, 65 million years ago they disappeared. In this film, renowned palaeontologist Rodolfo Coria takes us back 80 million years, to Patagonia, in the footsteps of the largest dinosaurs to have walked upon the planet.  70 mm film, shown on a 9,700-ft² hemispherical screen. Running time: 25 minutes.

 

Castle of Giddiness, the amazing world of Moebius

This spectacular romp takes visitors on a dizzying, interactive adventure into the graphic world of the artist Moebius.Spectacular trail of discovery. Running time: 5 minutes.

 

Lapland Express

Futuroscope's new dynamic-cinema adventure takes thrill fiends on a pulsating snowmobile expedition across the vast, wild expanses of Lapland.  The seats are operated by hydraulic pistons to move in time with the on-screen action.

 

Seeing the wood

Open-air exhibition of 76 giant photos, in association with the CNDB (the French wood promotion board) and France Bois Forêt.

 

The Best of Dynamic Cinema

For 2008, Futuroscope brings visitors looking for an adrenalin high a new selection of dynamic adventures to enjoy on seats that move in time to the images. The seats are operated by hydraulic pistons to move in time with the on-screen action. Running

time: 5 minutes.

 

New games in Children's World

In 2008, Futuroscope gives kids and their families more of what they want by filling the two hectares of Children's World with more new fun, creative and sporting activities that will work their minds and bodies.

 

Budding Drivers, in association with MAIF

Budding Drivers sends youngsters out behind the wheel into the traffic of a futuristic city.

 

The Daredevils' Quiz, in association with Smart us

In this new and intelligent games area, children choose a challenge from the screen and off they go, dashing around to win territory, bouncing around on the interactive hopscotch grid in a test of speed and memory, and more!

 

The Volcano Slide

What kind of strange volcano is this, bursting out of the ground in the middle of Children's World? The bravest would-be mountaineers must hang on tight as they climb over 20 feet up to the top. Getting down is easy: just slide along the giant tunnel.

For children aged 4 to 12.

 

Objective Lyoko, in association with Code Lyoko

Grown-ups will enjoy foam-ball fights in this covered area decorated in the colours of the animated series Code Lyoko

 

Not forgetting... the experiences visitors keep coming back for

 

Dynamic Vienne + added effects

One of the biggest crowd pleasers is enjoying a new lease of life! Since 2007, Dynamic Vienne has been dishing out even more special effects...

 

Journey into the Dark

More than 300,000 visitors have already taken part in Futuroscope's awarenessraising presentation Journey into the Dark, a fun walk in the dark through a number of specially arranged zones prepared using objects, smells and sounds.

 

Mission: Eclabousse!

An aquatic action adventure for all the family in which visitors navigate their way around an island on futuristic boats armed with water cannons

 

Mystery of the Nile

The Nile has exerted a tremendous lure over men for thousands of years. Mystery of the Nile uses a 6,500-ft² IMAX® flat screen to tell the epic journey of a team of explorers

 

Deep Sea 3D

The ocean abysses are home to fish, turtles, starfish, giant squid, jellyfish and other rare, sometimes startling, creatures. The large, IMAX® 3D images projected against the giant dome screen plunges visitors into the deep sea

 

Dances with Robots

The showpiece attraction devised by Kamel Ouali In the vast, hip-looking ballroom, ten 23-ft-high articulated arms seem to burst from the ground and beckon visitors to take their seats in pairs in the giant palms. The metallic hands then gently close around those who are daring enough to brave this momentous experience.

 

Star of the Future!

Visitors to Futuroscope can now land the starring role. This attraction lets them get in on the act, whisking them to the heart of the film-set action, giving them the chance to step out in front of the camera in a different type of audition

 

Treat yourself to our new attractions, if you dare

From the initial, straightforward idea of offering an enjoyable and enriching experience, Futuroscope has nurtured its daring approach and creative spirit to become what it is today: not just a place to visit; a place to share. Futuroscope is

an experience to enjoy with friends and family. Coming here is a chance to recharge the batteries, to get away from the humdrum, to discover and experience, but most of all a chance to build a shared memory.

Futuroscope is different; its difference lies in the variety and originality of the experiences it offers its visitors, in the combination of modernity and humanity, the perfect balance between thrills and discovery that are available at every stage of the visit, the joy it brings to people of all ages, but especially in the warmth of its welcome and the special bond it maintains with its visitors. Here you can act the star, test your physical prowess, stimulate the talents of yourimagination, play the same games as your kids, jump into the 3D experience and explore new horizons, boogie with a giant robot, enjoy the magic of a live show together, taste the cuisine of the future, walk on the ceiling and into a world of illusion, see contemporary art in the open air, and, from April, go on a safari into the future thanks to the revolutionary technology of augmented reality... Futuroscope brings you more than 30 distinctive and amazing, immersive and hands-on experiences that let you play, explore, dream and excel.

 

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