Futuroscope, near Poitiers, opens from February to early January on a variable calendar: a dated 1-day ticket costs €47, €53 or €59 per adult depending on the date (€39 to €49 for ages 5–12), free under 5, with the night show included. Before choosing your date, check above all your children’s height: each ride has a minimum height, sometimes different depending on whether the child rides alone or with an adult.
This page gathers the official minimum heights of the rides in a single table, the number of rides available by child height (our calculation), opening days by month, prices and access by train or car.
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Futuroscope: key facts
- Dated 1-day ticket price (2026 season): €47, €53 or €59 per adult (age 13 and over) and €39, €44 or €49 per child aged 5 to 12, booked the day before at the latest; €59 adult and €49 child on the day or on site; free under 5; €4 booking fee per reservation — checked on 23 October 2026 on futuroscope.com
- Tribu ticket: from €37 per person (€37, €43, €49 or €54 depending on the date), for 4 or more tickets, bought at least 3 days ahead
- Hours: vary by day, for example 9:45 am–10 pm or 10 am–8:45 pm in October 2026; night show of about 25 minutes every opening evening — checked on 23 October 2026 on futuroscope.com
- Included: all rides, entertainment and shows, except Les Yeux Grands Fermés, some events and the Aquascope (separate ticket with a compulsory time slot)
- Time needed: Futuroscope also offers 2- or 3-day tickets and stays
- Prices recorded on 23 October 2026 and subject to change.
Minimum heights for Futuroscope rides
Each ride page on the official website gives a minimum height, and often two thresholds: with an adult and alone. We have gathered them here. At the entrance, children are measured at the Info Points and given a wristband showing which rides they are allowed on.
| Ride | Category | Minimum height with an adult | Minimum height alone | Maximum height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Machine à Voyager dans le Temps | Family | 0.90 m (35 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | — |
| La Rivière des Bûcherons | Family, water | 0.90 m (35 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | 1.40 m / 55 in (except accompanying adult) |
| L’Ascenso-fusée | Children | 0.90 m (35 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Les Apprentis Pompiers | Children | 0.90 m (35 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | — |
| Les Bateaux Rigolos | Children, water | 0.90 m (35 in) | same | 1.20 m (47 in) |
| Arthur, l’aventure 4D | Thrills | 1.05 m (41 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | — |
| Hydro Dynamo | Thrills | 1.05 m (41 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | — |
| La Vienne Dynamique | Thrills | 1.05 m (41 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | — |
| L’Extraordinaire Voyage | Thrills, immersion | 1.05 m (41 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | 2.00 m (79 in) |
| Chasseurs de Tornades | Thrills, immersion | 1.05 m (41 in) | 1.40 m (55 in) | — |
| Mission Bermudes | Thrills, water | 1.05 m (41 in) | 1.40 m (55 in) | — |
| Graines de Pilotes | Children | 1.05 m (41 in) | same | 1.40 m (55 in) |
| Objectif Mars | Thrills | 1.10 m (43 in) | 1.20 m (47 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) |
| La Centrifugeuse | Thrills | 1.20 m (47 in) | same | — |
| Le Turbo Splash | Thrills, water | 1.20 m (47 in) | same | — |
| Danse avec les Robots | Thrills | 1.20 m (47 in) | same | 2.00 m (79 in) |
Special cases noted on the pages: Danse avec les Robots and Objectif Mars also have a maximum height (2.00 m / 79 in and 1.95 m / 77 in); La Serre des Mondes is banned for people with epilepsy (strobe effects); Étincelle is not recommended for pregnant women and people with back or heart problems. Mission Bermudes is closed for the winter, with reopening announced for 3 April 2027.
How many rides depending on your child’s height?
| Child’s height | Rides available with an adult | Rides available alone |
|---|---|---|
| 0.90 m (35 in) | 5 of 16 | 1 of 16 |
| 1.05 m (41 in) | 12 of 16 | 2 of 16 |
| 1.10 m (43 in) | 13 of 16 | 2 of 16 |
| 1.20 m (47 in) | 16 of 16 | 14 of 16 |
| 1.40 m (55 in) | 15 of 16 | 15 of 16 |
What to remember: at 0.90 m (35 in), a child can mainly go on family and children’s rides, always accompanied. The 1.05 m (41 in) threshold opens most of the thrill rides, with an adult. At 1.20 m (47 in), almost everything becomes available, and the child can do most rides alone. If your child is too short for a ride, Futuroscope offers the « Young Children Solution » (Solution Jeunes Enfants): ask for it at the ride entrance so that adults can take turns on it.
Futuroscope opening calendar by month
The official calendar shows the park’s opening and hours day by day. We counted the opening days per month (checked on 23 October 2026 on futuroscope.com). For 2027, the calendar is provisional: hours are not yet published and booking for the 2027 season will open « from mid-December 2026 », according to the site. In a different vein, around the Auvergne volcanoes, our page Vulcania: opening calendar and attractions helps you plan the visit.
| Month | Opening days 2026 | Opening days 2027 (provisional) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 3 |
| February | 22 | 23 |
| March | 31 | 31 |
| April | 30 | 30 |
| May | 31 | 31 |
| June | 30 | 30 |
| July | 31 | 31 |
| August | 31 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 21 |
| October | 25 | 22 |
| November | 9 | 15 |
| December | 17 | 18 |
How to read it: the park closes in January (apart from the first days of the year) and opens every day from March to August. In September, October and November, several weekdays are closed: in 2026, the park was closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-September to mid-October. Hours change almost every week: in 2026, closing times range from 6:30 pm in winter to 11:15 pm in summer, according to the same calendar.
Prices and tickets: official or resellers?
| Ticket (2026 season) | Adult (13 and over) | Child (5–12) | Official conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dated 1-day ticket, booked the day before at the latest | €47, €53 or €59 depending on the date | €39, €44 or €49 | Excluding booking fee (€4) |
| Day of visit or on site | €59 | €49 | — |
| Tribu ticket (4 people or more) | €37, €43, €49 or €54 (single adult/child price) | same | At least 3 days ahead; not sold on site |
| Under 5 | Free | — | Proof of age |
The dated ticket can be changed or canceled free of charge up to 3 days before the visit, according to Futuroscope. Tourist offices and ticketing sites relay these prices, but only the official website shows the exact price for each date (« See the best prices »). Skip-the-line passes are sold as add-ons: Premium+ Pass from €40 (5 rides), Gold Pass from €99 (all rides).
Climate in Poitiers: when to go to Futuroscope
A good share of the rides are indoors, but the queues and the night show are outdoors. Here are the normals for the Météo-France station at Poitiers-Biard, a few kilometers from the park.
| Month | Average max | Average min | Rain | Rain days ≥ 1 mm | Days ≥ 30 °C (86 °F) | Sunset on the 15th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2 °C (47 °F) | 2.1 °C (36 °F) | 61.1 mm (2.4 in) | 10.3 | — | 5:37 pm |
| February | 9.6 °C (49 °F) | 1.5 °C (35 °F) | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) | 9.4 | — | 6:23 pm |
| March | 13.4 °C (56 °F) | 3.5 °C (38 °F) | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) | 9.0 | — | 7:03 pm |
| April | 16.3 °C (61 °F) | 5.4 °C (42 °F) | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 9.4 | — | 8:46 pm |
| May | 20.0 °C (68 °F) | 8.9 °C (48 °F) | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) | 9.6 | 0.3 | 9:25 pm |
| June | 23.7 °C (75 °F) | 12.1 °C (54 °F) | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) | 7.9 | 2.9 | 9:53 pm |
| July | 26.1 °C (79 °F) | 13.8 °C (57 °F) | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 6.9 | 5.3 | 9:48 pm |
| August | 26.3 °C (79 °F) | 13.7 °C (57 °F) | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) | 6.4 | 6.2 | 9:09 pm |
| September | 22.5 °C (73 °F) | 10.7 °C (51 °F) | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) | 7.1 | 1.5 | 8:10 pm |
| October | 17.5 °C (64 °F) | 8.6 °C (47 °F) | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 10.5 | — | 7:12 pm |
| November | 12.0 °C (54 °F) | 4.7 °C (41 °F) | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) | 11.8 | — | 5:25 pm |
| December | 8.7 °C (48 °F) | 2.4 °C (36 °F) | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 11.0 | — | 5:11 pm |
How to read it: July and August are the driest months (6.4 to 6.9 rain days) but average 5.3 and 6.2 days at 30 °C (86 °F) or above; Futuroscope also publishes tips for visiting despite the heat. In June and July, the sun sets after 9:50 pm: the night show is then scheduled late (up to 11:15 pm on some evenings according to the calendar). From October to February, night falls before 7 pm and the show can be seen in the early evening.
Getting to Futuroscope
- By car: A10 motorway, exit 28 « Futuroscope »; paid parking €13 for the day or €8 from 2 pm — checked on 23 October 2026 on futuroscope.com
- By train: Futuroscope station gives direct access to the park by a pedestrian footbridge; OUIGO Train Classique services call there on weekends between Paris and Bordeaux, according to the site. From Poitiers station: taxi, Vitalis bus or TER.
- By bus: Vitalis network, lines 1 and 21 (and E on Sundays) between Poitiers and the park.
- By plane: Poitiers-Biard airport, reachable by taxi according to Futuroscope.
Accessibility: the « PSH Accessibility Wristband » gives priority access to the visitor with a disability and up to 3 companions, on presentation of an accepted proof (French CMI card, disability card, priority card, EU Disability Card, etc.), at the Info & Services Point (checked on 23 October 2026 on futuroscope.com).
Common mistakes
- Buying the ticket on the day: €59 per adult, against €47 at the lowest when booking the day before at the latest.
- Promising a ride to a child without checking their height: for example 1.20 m (47 in) for La Centrifugeuse and the Turbo Splash.
- Assuming the Aquascope is included: it is a separate park, with a ticket and time slot compulsory.
- Coming on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in September–October without checking the calendar.
- Leaving before dark: the night show is included in the ticket.
Also in the region: our page on the ZooParc de Beauval and the Puy du Fou cover two parks often combined with Futuroscope during French school holidays. For more ideas, see our guide to travel in France.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Futuroscope cost?
Dated 1-day ticket: €47, €53 or €59 per adult and €39, €44 or €49 per child aged 5 to 12 depending on the date, booking the day before at the latest; €59 and €49 on the day. Free under 5. Tribu ticket from €37 for 4 or more people. 2026 season prices recorded on 23 October 2026.
What height do you need for Futuroscope rides?
From 0.90 m (35 in) (with an adult) for the family rides to 1.20 m (47 in) for La Centrifugeuse, the Turbo Splash and Danse avec les Robots. Many thrill rides are available from 1.05 m (41 in) with an adult and 1.20 m (47 in) alone.
Is Futuroscope open all year?
No. It opens from February to early January, every day from March to August, with closed days in September, October, November and December. Check the official calendar for your date.
Is the night show included?
Yes, it is included in all admission tickets on the day of the visit and lasts about 25 minutes, according to the official FAQ.
Can you get to Futuroscope by train?
Yes: Futuroscope station is linked to the park by a pedestrian footbridge. From Poitiers station, taxi, bus or TER.
Our sources
- Futuroscope, futuroscope.com: calendar and hours, dated 1-day ticket, Tribu ticket, offers, skip-the-line passes, FAQ, accessibility, getting there, ride pages, consulted on 23 October 2026
- Météo-France: 1991–2020 climate sheet, Poitiers-Biard station (86027001), issued 15 October 2026
- Destination de Voyage calculations: count of opening days, rides available by height, sunset (NOAA algorithm, Wikidata coordinates)
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026. Prices, hours and calendars may change: check the official website before you go.