The Largest Outdoor Water Parks in France
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If you feel like a fish in water, you surely love enjoying the pleasures offered by a water park. Alone, with family, or with friends, there is no reason not to visit an aquatic center and slide down water slides into a heated pool. So, for vacation or a weekend, here is a selection of the largest outdoor water parks in France.
Pas-de-Calais: Aqualud
While Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is well known for its beaches and tourist activities, it’s also famous for its aquatic center. Indeed, Aqualud is the oldest park of its kind. Many pools are spread over 8,000 m², both indoors and outdoors. So, no matter what the weather, you can always enjoy its facilities. For the brave, Black Hole is the thrill-ride water slide you must try!
Ille-et-Vilaine: Aqua’Fun Park
Between Saint-Malo and Rennes, Aqua’Fun Park features no fewer than eleven water slides, each more impressive than the last. The aquatic space is ideal for children of all ages: floats, water jets, and smaller slides let them safely discover the joys of water. As for the grown-ups, they can surf the Wave or ride down Niagara for unique thrills.
Vendée: Océanile
The Océanile park offers a true sensory experience for the whole family. Spread over four hectares in the center of Noirmoutier Island, it offers about ten activities ranging from small aquatic pools for children to jet pools. A five-lane water slide lets you defy the laws of gravity. Finally, the whirlpool baths invite you to calm and relaxation.
Landes: Atlantic Park
Atlantic Park water park spans 2,800 m² in Seignosse. Water heated to 27°C is a real treat for those who feel the cold. A counter-current river lets you test your stamina. But don’t worry, bubble baths are available for comfort after your effort. The water slides are classified like ski slopes: green slides are for children while black slides like the Super Kamikaze are reserved for experienced adults.
Pyrénées-Orientales: Aqualand
If you’re staying near Saint-Cyprien, don’t miss a day or afternoon at Aqualand water park! The suggestively-named water slides are waiting for you: Anaconda, Snake Canyon… As for Surf Beach, it lets you discover the fun of sliding on a board. Finally, Adventure Kids is exclusively reserved for the little swimmers!
Gard: La Bouscarasse
In the heart of a park with lush nature and near Uzès, La Bouscarasse water park offers a large aquatic space for the whole family. In the wading pools, everything is designed for children to have a good laugh. As for the floating obstacle course and water slides, they’re sure to delight the older kids and their parents. Finally, a relaxation area invites you to unwind and let go.
Vaucluse: Wave Island
Thrill-seekers, prepare yourselves! Near Avignon, this tropical-style park unveils nearly twenty attractions focused on sliding and swimming. Want to slide down a height of 93 meters? Climb to the top of the tube and let the water carry you down. Sirens Bay is a space particularly loved by families thanks to its various water activities.
Corsica: Western Splash
Near Bastia is one of the largest water parks in France. Opened in 2017, the park with many pools features a wave pool of 600 m² as well as various water slides. What makes this space unique is its evening programming. Indeed, each summer evening, entertainment is offered to visitors who want to enjoy water activities longer.
Rhône: Aquaparc Befun
Just a few minutes’ drive from Lyon, this water park features a course spread over 1,500 m². That’s enough to awaken the adventurer’s spirit within you! Many inflatable structures have been placed on a lake and are open from June to August. Will you be brave enough to complete the course without falling into the water? What you can be sure of is that laughter will be part of the experience!
Paris: Aquaboulevard
This is one of the most famous water parks in France. Indeed, Aquaboulevard in Paris is located in a huge complex in the 15th district of the capital. Its many indoor and outdoor spaces have delighted Parisians and visitors for many years. It features many water slides and wave pools.
Want a quick dive? Now you know where to go to enjoy the pleasures of water!
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