Parc Astérix, in Plailly (Oise), is open from early April to early January, not all year: in 2026 it is closed for almost all of November and reopens from December 19 to January 3, 2027 for Christmas. The adult ticket costs €68 at the ticket office, but dated online tickets start at €49. Using the official calendar, we counted the opening days and the prices still on sale for the end of the season.
The park is 35 km (22 mi) north of Paris. To plan the rest of your stay, see our guide to visiting Paris.
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Parc Astérix: key facts
- Hours: vary by day; published examples: 9 am–6 pm or 10 am–7 pm in October (“Peur sur le Parc”), 11 am–8 pm during the Gaulish Christmas — checked on 16 October 2026 on parcasterix.fr
- Season: April 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027 according to the opening calendar; closed November 2–6 and November 9 to December 18, 2026 — checked on 16 October 2026 on parcasterix.fr
- Standard price: ticket office €68 adult (age 12 and over), €59 child (ages 3–11), €63 senior (age 60 and over); dated online tickets from €49; parking €25 per day — checked on 16 October 2026 on parcasterix.fr
- Booking: tickets are sold at the ticket office, but some dates and evening sessions show as sold out online (evening sessions on October 17, 24, 30 and 31, 2026) — checked on 16 October 2026 on parcasterix.fr
- Duration: one day; 2-consecutive-day ticket available (€125 adult at the ticket office)
- Prices as of April 4, 2026, recorded on 16 October 2026 and subject to change: check before you go.
Parc Astérix tickets: official vs resellers
| Ticket (2026 season) | Official price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket office, full price | €68 adult / €59 child / €63 senior | On site; senior with ID (or a French Vermeil or Émeraude card) |
| Malin ticket (online) | €49 flat rate | Limited quantity, limited dates, until the day before; non-refundable |
| Futé ticket (online) | from €56 adult / €53 child | At least 7 days ahead; price varies by date |
| Liberté Flex ticket (online) | €68 adult / €59 child | Dated but changeable up to 1 hour before opening |
| Tribu ticket (online) | from €53 | 5 to 15 tickets bought together, at least 7 days ahead |
| Famille ticket (ticket office) | €62 adult / €53 child | From 5 tickets, with a French family record book or large-family card |
| 2-day ticket (ticket office) | €125 adult / €109 child | Consecutive days |
| Half-day (ticket office, from 3 pm) | €45 | Not valid from October 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| “Peur sur le Parc” evening session | €53 (€58 on site) | 7 pm–1 am, October dates and November 7, 2026 |
Destination de Voyage calculation: the €49 Malin ticket costs €19 less than the ticket office for an adult, or 28%; for a child, the difference is only €10. The Liberté Flex ticket, at the same price as the ticket office, is only worth it for the option of changing the date. Malin, Futé and Tribu tickets do not give access to the evening sessions, which require a specific ticket.
Free for under-3s. There is no need to reserve your date on top of the ticket: according to the official FAQ, a dated ticket bought on parcasterix.fr guarantees access that day, and the park “does not offer a visit registration or reservation system”; holders of undated tickets or Season Passes are advised to check the website the day before, as very busy days are flagged there (checked on 18 October 2026 on parcasterix.fr). Parc Astérix itself lists resellers, works councils and agencies among its channels: a ticket bought elsewhere must remain dated and named under the official ticket office’s conditions; beware of resale between individuals.
Opening hours and calendar
Parc Astérix publishes its hours day by day in its official calendar, which also shows the price of the dated online ticket for each date. We extracted the count for the end of the 2026 season:
| Month | Days open | Days closed | Of which evening sessions | Daytime hours shown | Dated ticket price (online) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (from the 16th) | 16 | 0 | 10 | 9 am – 6 pm / 10 am – 7 pm | €49 – €68 |
| November 2026 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 9 am – 6 pm / 10 am – 7 pm | €49 – €53 |
| December 2026 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 11 am – 7 pm / 11 am – 8 pm | €56 – €59 |
| January 2027 (until the 3rd) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 am – 8 pm | €56 – €59 |
How to read it: of the 80 days left in the calendar, the park is open 35 days. November has only 3 opening days (the 1st, the 7th with an evening session, and the 8th). The Gaulish Christmas opens 16 consecutive days, from December 19 to January 3, from 11 am to 8 pm (7 pm on December 24 and 31), including December 25 and January 1. The cheapest dated ticket found (€49) falls on weekdays, October 20 and 26 and November 1 and 8.
The 2027 season was not yet published in the calendar on the day of our check; in 2026, it began on April 4.
Best time to go to Parc Astérix
The park itself lists its busy periods: weekends and public holidays, school holidays (especially in summer and around All Saints’ Day) and events such as Halloween. It also notes that sunny days draw more people, and that cool or rainy days shorten the lines. It does not publish daily attendance figures, but gives orders of magnitude for waits: 10 to 30 minutes at low attendance, 20 to 60 minutes at moderate attendance, an hour or more at high attendance for Toutatis, Tonnerre 2 Zeus or OzIris.
| Month (opening season) | Average max temp, Paris | Rainy days | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 16.6 °C (62 °F) | 8.6 | 20:41 |
| May | 20.2 °C (68 °F) | 9.2 | 21:25 |
| June | 23.4 °C (74 °F) | 8.3 | 21:56 |
| July | 25.7 °C (78 °F) | 7.4 | 21:50 |
| August | 25.6 °C (78 °F) | 8.1 | 21:06 |
| September | 21.5 °C (71 °F) | 7.5 | 20:03 |
| October | 16.5 °C (62 °F) | 9.5 | 19:00 |
| December | 8.0 °C (46 °F) | 11.4 | 16:51 |
In practice: a weekday outside school holidays, in May, June or September, combines temperatures between 20 and 23 °C (68 and 73 °F) with lower demand (the lowest dated prices are an indicator). September is the month of the season with the fewest rainy days in Paris (7.5). In October, the “Peur sur le Parc” evening sessions start at 7 pm, after sunset.
Length of visit and suggested route
- Arrive before opening (official advice) and start with the most popular rides.
- Use the park’s app: real-time waiting times, show schedules, alerts when the wait falls below a threshold you choose; virtual queue on some rides.
- Filotomatix fast pass (paid) to cut waiting on busy days.
- 2-day ticket if you want to do all the headline rides and the shows without rushing.
Shows and rides are included in the ticket, except the skill games. Some rides impose a minimum or maximum height.
Getting to Parc Astérix
- By car: A1 motorway toward Lille, Parc Astérix exit between exits 7 and 8; about 30 minutes from Paris (35 km / 22 mi); parking €25 per day — checked on 16 October 2026 on parcasterix.fr
- RER B + shuttle: RER B to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1, then the official shuttle from the Roissypôle bus station (bay A3); about 25 minutes’ journey, departing every 15 to 30 minutes; €14 round trip, to be booked by the day before at the latest; possible interruptions between 1 pm and 3:30 pm (from the same official page).
- Coaches: partner services from Paris (Bercy, Paris Nord bus station), the airports, Lille and Brussels.
Destination de Voyage calculation: as the crow flies, the park is 35 km (22 mi) from Notre-Dame de Paris (Wikidata coordinates).
Accessibility
The free Disability Accessibility Pass gives priority access to 10 major rides for a visitor with a disability and up to three companions; the dedicated ticket costs €54 in advance and €57 on site. Only the original French Mobility Inclusion card (“disability” or “priority” mention) is accepted (not the parking version, nor MDPH letters, AAH, RQTH or medical certificates), and a smartphone is needed; visitors from abroad should contact the park beforehand to ask what proof it accepts. Adapted parking spaces in car parks 1 and 2 (paid), dedicated bag-check line.
Common mistakes (official rules)
- Coming in November: the park is closed for almost the whole month in 2026.
- Taking a Malin, Futé or Tribu ticket for an evening session: it does not cover it.
- Coming in costume: prohibited from age 12 (a mask is tolerated for under-12s if it leaves the eyes visible), except under special event rules.
- Bringing a selfie stick, a drone, a glass object or alcohol: prohibited by the park’s rules.
- Picnicking anywhere: only in the designated areas.
- Bringing your dog: only assistance dogs are allowed in; a kennel is offered during opening hours.
- Unaccompanied minors: they must be accompanied by an adult to buy a ticket and enter.
What to see nearby
Back in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or the Musée Grévin, run by the same group. For another theme-park day, see our Disneyland Paris guide, and for your whole stay: things to do in Paris.
Where Parc Astérix is and how it is laid out
Parc Astérix is in Plailly, in the Oise (Hauts-de-France), north of Paris, beside the A1 motorway. It opened to the public on April 30, 1989.
The park is divided into themed worlds inspired by the comic albums: Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, the Vikings and Egypt, linked by the Via Antiqua, the entrance avenue. The “Through Time” world has been closed since November 2025. Several rides impose a minimum or maximum height: check the limits on each ride’s page before coming with young children. Entry is free for under-3s.
Where to stay at Parc Astérix
The park runs three hotels on site, bookable with tickets on parcasterix.fr: Les Trois Hiboux (3 stars), La Cité Suspendue (3 stars) and Les Quais de Lutèce (4 stars). Useful if you come from far away or plan a two-day visit.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket to Parc Astérix?
At the ticket office, €68 for an adult, €59 for a child aged 3 to 11 and €63 for a senior (prices as of April 4, 2026). Online, dated tickets start at €49. Free for under-3s; parking €25.
Is Parc Astérix open all year?
No: it opens from early April to early January. In 2026, it is closed November 2–6 and November 9 to December 18, then open for Christmas from December 19 to January 3, 2027.
What are the opening hours of Parc Astérix?
They change by day: for example 9 am–6 pm or 10 am–7 pm in October 2026, 11 am–8 pm during the Gaulish Christmas, and 7 pm–1 am for the evening sessions. The official calendar gives them date by date.
How do you get to Parc Astérix without a car?
By RER B to Charles de Gaulle Airport 1, then the official shuttle (€14 round trip, about 25 minutes), to be booked by the day before at the latest.
When is Parc Astérix least crowded?
According to the park, outside weekends, public holidays and school holidays; cool or rainy days are also quieter.
Where is Parc Astérix?
In Plailly, in the Oise (60128), north of Paris, along the A1 motorway.
Our sources
- Parc Astérix (parcasterix.fr): calendar and hours (official calendar data), online ticket office, ticket office prices, getting to the park, disability accessibility, park rules, advice on crowds, consulted on 16 October 2026
- Météo-France: 1991–2020 normals, Paris-Montsouris station, taken from our Paris page
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, IANA Europe/Paris time zone, applied by Destination de Voyage to the Wikidata coordinates of Parc Astérix (15th of each month, year 2027)
- Wikidata: coordinates of Parc Astérix (Q377592)
- Parc Astérix (parcasterix.fr): park hotels, tickets, consulted on 16 October 2026; Wikipedia: “Parc Astérix” article (opening date, themed worlds), consulted on 16 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.