Peur Sur Le Parc will soon be returning to Parc Astérix with new activities only for the most daring visitors, such as the haunted house

« The Tomb of the Gods », nestling in the Egyptian zone. What's more, it's rumoured that a speakeasy has also taken up residence somewhere in the park. Spooky encounters, haunted houses and a terrifying buffet await visitors once again this year, transforming Parc Asterix into a frighteningly wonderful immersive experience. Please note that bookings must be made in advance on 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st October to gain access to the park.

NEW HAUNTED HOUSE: THE TOMB OF THE GODS, AN ODYSSEY THAT'S AS SPECTACULAR AS IT IS TERRIFYING

Good news (or not)! Peur Sur Le Parc is back with a brand new haunted house in the Egyptian zone of the park. If the previous haunted houses gave you the shivers, this one is sure to make your blood run cold! a multi-sensory, immersive experience that will have you howling with horror: welcome to the Tomb of the Gods, where the most evil souls in Egyptian history are laid to rest. Condemned to eternal torment, the gods Sobek, Anubis and Apophis will do anything to wreak havoc on the minds of visitors. From the Corridor of Lamentations, via the Pit of the Damned, the Necropolis of Anubis and the Vortex of Souls, will you have the courage to survive the 9 trials of the Tomb of the Gods?

Haunted house supplementary charge : 5 € (not recommended for visitors under 16yrs)

NEW : THE « SANGLIER BORGNE », A SECRET BAR HIDDEN SOMEWHERE IN THE PARK

Have you heard the rumours? They say that a speakeasy has taken up residence in the dark corners of the park during this spooky season. A haven where you can enjoy cocktails or whiskies from our ancestral lands. The owner, Mauricette, despite her fiery temper, is willing to offer visitors some respite... as long as they respect her rules. You see, her servants Mimil and Fernand were once unruly customers. Now they have eternity to regret it. Can you discover this mysterious refuge by following the clues scattered around the park? Solving a riddle (which changes every day) will then allow you to gain entry...

THE CURSE OF THE SIRIUS IS BACK FOR ITS SECOND SEASON

For its new season, Parc Asterix welcomes with a sense of dread the mysterious visit of a ship that has been missing for almost a century: the Sirius. The passengers, presumed shipwrecked long ago, are already looking forward to disembarking and meeting the visitors. Afflicted by an unknown illness that caused the ship to disappear, they enter this frightening new zone.

This artistic adventure includes two shows, "The Dance of the Castaways" and "The Last Dance of the Sirius", as well as two food outlets located around the haunted ship. During the evenings, there will be a live DJ set to get visitors and the mysterious passengers dancing in the spookiest of atmospheres.

A BUFFET OF HORRORS TO SAMPLE IN THE RESTAURANT LE CIRQUE         

The restaurant offer is also a central element of Peur sur le Parc. The Horror Buffet at the Restaurant Le Cirque is a prime example. Following his dismissal from the circus where he used to work, The Master, a former circus performer, decides to take his revenge by opening his own horror-themed circus. Visitors will have the chance to meet some strange and disturbing new characters, including Jingo the Terror, the cannibalistic clown; Carmen, the tormented psychic; and a brand new circus performer. Locked up in cages, these characters will be presented by The Master at the Horror Buffet.

The menu includes dishes as delicious as they are terrifying, such as the cult avocado brain, the 'baby cacamole', mini hot dogs resembling witches' fingers, and wild boar sausages and Soissons beans cooked in a dog's bowl. As for the dessert buffet, visitors can enjoy panna cotta with crispy caramel grasshoppers, a fountain of blood or sweets from the miniature cemetery.

The Le Cirque restaurant offers a family-friendly terrifying atmosphere at lunchtime, while the evenings offer total immersion with the characters. The price for this adventure is €30.40 for lunch and €32.60 for dinner. by reservation.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Once again this year, Parc Astérix is decked out in the colours of autumn, with no fewer than 14 tonnes of pumpkins and 3,000 stalks of corn and bales of straw spread throughout the park and hotels. To ensure that everyone has the most enjoyable experience possible, scare zones are carefully marked out throughout the park, with traffic lights indicating the level of fright: " Little shivers " for the youngest, " Moderate scares " for the whole family and " Big frights " for the most daring.

Little ones will also have their share of fun as they explore a living garden setting in La Forêt d'Idéfix, where a fascinating plant world will feature larger-than-life creatures..

Visitors to The Witches' Trail will be venturing along National Route 7, which is now in its final year, transformed by a sinister spell. They'll take old bangers on a ride full of pitfalls, witches and pumpkins..

In the Village of the Indomitable Gauls, a leprechaun awaits Little Gauls for an entertaining tale full of surprises. There's something to delight visitors of all ages throughout this autumn season at Parc Astérix. Various face-painting workshops will round off the activities..

HAUNTED HOUSES RETURN TO THE PARK

Between terrifying monsters and the living dead, 250 artists will be bringing the Peur Sur Le Parc experience to visitors every day. The streets of Paris will continue to fascinate guests with the arrival of various characters: zombies, witches, wild beasts and Templars from another era will be sure to surprise the most fearless visitors. Finally, every day at the close of the park, the Parade of Monsters will delight young and old alike. This year, the parade features two new floats: a ghost ship and an Egyptian float.  

The catacombs, a haunted house for the most daring visitors. A frightful expedition into the darkest corners of the underworld. Guided by a gravedigger to a secret entrance hidden in the heart of a cemetery, visitors enter the haunted house through a large vault located in underground tunnels. They soon realise that they are trapped... Landslides, mass graves, tunnels, corpses - nothing will be spared for the courageous visitors searching for a way out. Covering 300 square metres, this haunted house comprises 14 rooms where visitors will wander through a host of nasty surprises! Smoke effects, sound effects, wind, light effects and even smells will enhance this unprecedented adventure. Access included in admission ticket

In The Wrath of Anubis, visitors browse through a collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, but angry spirits have been released... If they are provoked, no one knows how they will manifest themselves. It's a place where it's best to be on your guard. The Lost Mission experience will take visitors on a space expedition in search of a crew stranded on a strange planet. An encounter of the 3rd kind is guaranteed with strange creatures, all in 3D. The Métamorphosis show presents a live transformation of a man into a frightening creature, lasting 15 minutes at the Théâtre de la Fontaine.

Attention fans! The famous Foire aux 6 Trouilles (6-Fright fair) and Parc Asterix's very first Haunted House, 'The House of Fear', are coming to an end this year. The psychedelic characters from The 6 Scares Fair will be on hand one last time to help visitors enjoy 6 dance experiences, stunts and games of all kinds. And for thrill-seekers, the House of Fear will be offering visitors the chance to confront their worst nightmares, with an introductory journey to meet the legendary characters from Peur sur le Parc: the living dead, clowns, spiders and the famous "man with a chainsaw" will be on hand to welcome you.

EXCEPTIONAL LATE-NIGHT OPENINGS

Seven must-see night-time events, requiring special tickets, are being staged on 14th, 21st, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st October and 4th November until 1am.  The programme for these nights includes a son et lumière show on the emblematic façade of the Oziris attraction, the Monster Parade, and the DJ set and aquatic show in the Sirius zone. Open from 7pm to 1am.

Pictures for Parc Asterix can be accessed here: https://newsroom.parcasterix.fr/mediatheque/

OPENING TIMES, COMPULSORY RESERVATIONS AND RATES

• Park opening times (consult the calendar at http://parcasterix.fr) :
• - From 10am to 7pm during the day
• - From 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on days preceding a night-time event: 14th, 21st, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st October and 4th November.
• - From 7pm to 1am at night

• - Reservations: in order to guarantee a top-quality experience, reservations are compulsory for the 4 days of Halloween weekend, i.e. 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st October for customers with undated tickets. Numbers are limited. Customers with dated tickets do not need to make a reservation. There will be no box office sales on these days. All other dates of Peur sur le Parc are accessible without reservation. See registration details on the website http://parcasterix.fr
• - Filotomatix ticket prices (see the offer and product lists at http://parcasterix.fr)
  • Billet Futé: Adults over 12yrs: €51 - children aged 3 to 12: €48. Must be booked more than 7 days before the visit. Numbers are limited.
  • Billet liberté: adults over 12yrs: €59 - children aged 3 to 12: €51
  • Billet tribu: single price for 5 to 9 tickets €49 and for 10 to 15 tickets €47. Must be booked more than 5 days before the visit. Numbers are limited.
  • Night ticket: €46 in advance and €49 on the door, numbers limited.
  • Skip-the-line : Filotomatix Peur €25 in advance and €30 on site or Filotomatix combined (attractions and haunted houses) €65 in advance and €69 on site

About Parc Astérix                                                                                                                           

Parc Asterix, a potion tested and approved for 30 years. Located 35km north of Paris, Parc Asterix is a mixture of 47 attractions and shows staged in 6 worlds (Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Vikings, Through Time and Egypt). Parc Asterix is a breathtaking adventure aboard OzIris, the pharaoh's favourite attraction, or Goudurix, the roller coaster with 7 loops; excitement for Little Gauls in the Forêt d'Idéfix, or sensations for the whole family with the Pégase Express attraction! And after a day full of adventures, the park also offers three hotels with a unique atmosphere, in the heart of the forest, to keep the experience going!

Find all the latest news and a media library for the park on https://newsroom.parcasterix.fr/accueil/

Parc Astérix, a leisure destination from La Compagnie des Alpes 

Since its creation in 1989, La Compagnie des Alpes has established itself as a leader in the leisure industry. At the helm of 11 of the world's most popular ski areas (Tignes, Val d'Isère, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Les Menuires, Les 2 Alpes, Méribel, Serre-Chevalier, etc.) and 13 renowned leisure destinations (Parc Astérix, Grévin, La Rochelle, etc.)

(Parc Astérix, Grévin, Walibi, Futuroscope...), the company has experienced continuous growth in Europe (France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany...) and more recently internationally

(Grévin Montréal in 2013, Chaplin's World by Grévin in April 2016 and engineering and management assistance contracts

in Russia, Morocco and Japan)

CONTACTS PARC ASTÉRIX :

Marion LARDIC : +33 (0)6 76 85 33 46 – marion.lardic@parcasterix.com

Cecile BENOIT : +33 (0)6 59 57 75 41 – cecile.benoit@parcasterix.com

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