How about a weekend at an amusement park for some family fun? If there’s one thing that’s fun for all ages, it’s attractions! Whether it’s a gentle ride, a water slide or a thrill ride, there’s something for everyone, and it’s sure to be one of your fondest memories! In Bordeaux, you’ve got it all: concerts, activities for the kids, museums,restaurants… but not far away, you’ve also got amusement parks! Here are the best parks in Gironde (and a little bonus)!
Futuroscope
How about a weekend in the future? Futuroscope, located in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou near Poitiers, is a theme park focused on science and technology! And if you’ve never been, you absolutely must visit! Opened in 1987, it offers 40 immersive and sensory attractions combining projections and futuristic experiences. Among the must-sees are Objectif Mars, a 55 km/h space challenge, Danse avec les Robots, where you’ll be shaken by dancing robots, and Chasseurs de Tornades, the latest attraction featuring special effects on a giant screen. The park is also known for its innovative shows. It’s expanding to include a water park, themed hotels and unique activities like wind tunnel flying (yes, you can fly)! Accessible by A10, TGV or bus from Poitiers, it attracts millions of visitors every year. With awards like the Thea Award, Futuroscope is one of France’s must-see entertainment venues, and best of all, it’s only 2.5 hours from Bordeaux!
📍 Av. René Monory, 86360 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
⏱️ Open every day from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
🚗 2h30 by car and 2h by train
Aqualand Bassin d’Arcachon
If you like big slides and water jets, you’ll love Aqualand! Located less than 40 km from Bordeaux, Aqualand Bassin d’Arcachon is the largest water park on the Atlantic coast, offering 14 attractions over 6 hectares for the whole family! During your visit, you’ll plunge into a world of fun and cool, with thrills, spectacular slides, wave pools and a relaxation area under the palm trees! Young children also have their own mini-waterpark, with slides and heated water. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable family memories. You can also combine your visit with a camping vacation on site!
📍Rte des Lacs, 33470 Gujan-Mestras, France
⏱️ Opening June 18, 2025
🚗 Less than 1h by car
Walygator Sud-Ouest
If you knew it as Walibi Aquitaine, it’s now Walygator Sud-Ouest! Located in Roquefort near Agen, this theme park opened its doors in 1992 and is still welcoming adventure enthusiasts! Spanning 30 hectares, the park offers a variety of attractions, including the famous Boomerang, a roller coaster ride, as well as a water park, Aqualand Agen, added in 2017. The site also includes the 18th-century Château de Caudouin! This unique park has quickly become a success because, in addition to its attractions, Walygator Sud-Ouest stands out for its natural setting and immersive atmosphere. Accessible between Bordeaux and Toulouse, it remains one of the most popular amusement parks in south-west France, offering a mix of adventure and relaxation with attractions suitable for the whole family!
📍 Château de Caudouin, 47310 Roquefort, France
⏱️ Open from 10:30 am to 6 pm, and from 10 am to 7 pm in summer. Reopening April 19, 2025
🚗 1h30 by car
La Coccinelle
What if we told you it was possible to combine attraction and farm experience? With offers for groups and activities for everyone, Parc de la Coccinelle is a must-see for families, where fun and smiles are guaranteed! Founded in 1985, the park has diversified with fun attractions and a green setting (ideal for a picnic). On the attractions side, the park offers classics like Splash River, Mine Train and Galloping Horses, suitable (and loved) for all ages. If your children are curious about animals, you can pet the animals in the Mini-Farm and bottle-feed baby goats, lambs and calves. In 2024, a new adventure was born: Le Village des Aventuriers, with two bespoke wooden play areas for little explorers.
📍 Parc de loisirs La Hume, 33470 Gujan-Mestras, France
⏱️ Reopening April 12, 2025
🚗 Less than 1h by car
Kid Parc Île d’Aventures
Located near Arcachon, Kid Parc Île d’Aventure is an indoor playground dedicated to children aged 0 to 10. It features a series of themed play areas, each offering activities and attractions to suit all tastes. Not-to-be-missed rides include: The cannonball bomb, for thrills and spills, the Pirat’Express for a thrill-filled adventure, or Kid’s pearl, a ship for a voyage through the imaginary world. Unique in Gironde, this park also offers the Little Train for a family ride through its verdant gardens. With unlimited access to attractions, water games and rides, Kid Parc is the ideal place for a day of fun and entertainment. Shaded picnic areas, free parking and adapted services await you for a pleasant experience. Children under 85 cm can enter free of charge, and families can organize birthday parties on site!
📍 131 Rte des Lacs, 33470 Gujan-Mestras, France
⏱️ Open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer. Reopening April 5, 2025
🚗 Less than 1h by car
A little further afield… Le Parc de la Préhistoire
If Futuroscope invites you to visit the future, this park invites you to go back in time! The Parc de la Préhistoire is a fascinating journey into the past, allowing you to discover the daily life of the Cro-Magnons! During your visit, you can take part in interactiveworkshops to learn how to hunt, carve flint, light a fire and even paint on the walls of a cave (that can always come in handy). Le Grand Atelier, a 2,500 m² museum space, plunges you into prehistoric art through films, objects and life-size replicas, such as the reproduction of the Salon Noir in the Niaux and Marsoulas caves. Open from April 6, this park offers an immersive experience ideal for the whole family. Allow 3-4 hours for this unique adventure into the past!
📍 Parc de la Préhistoire, Rte de Surba À Banat, 09400 Tarascon-sur-Ariège, France
⏱️ Open from 10am to 6pm. Reopening April 6, 2025
🚗 3h30 by car