Are you planning to spend a day at Parc Astérix, located just a few kilometers from Paris? You're bound to have a great time with family or friends. But be careful, to ensure everything goes smoothly, there are tips you need to know. That's good, because at Hitek, we're offering you to discover these 9 tips that few people share with you and that will definitely make the difference.
#1 Plan to arrive early
As the saying goes: "The early bird gets the better of the world." So, our first piece of advice is to plan ahead for your arrival at Parc Astérix. While the destination is directly accessible via the A1, the road everyone uses, the route can quickly become congested as you approach the Gallic village. Check on Waze to see if other routes via Senlis or Plailly are less busy; this can save you precious minutes.
#2 Avoid paying for parking
Parc Astérix parking, like most amusement parks, is chargeable. It will cost you 20 euros. But you can avoid paying it if you find someone who can drop you off at the park entrance at the drop-off point. There is also a shuttle between Roissy CDG and Parc Astérix starting at 8:45 a.m. and returning 30 minutes before closing for 11 euros.
#3 Don't follow the flow of visitors
As soon as you enter Parc Astérix, don't follow other visitors who generally take the same route. The advice is to head to the back of the park to go on the Tonnerre 2 Zeus or Oziris attractions, two rides that attract crowds. If you do them as soon as they open, this will save you from waiting up to 45 minutes minimum before boarding.
#4 Download the Parc Astérix mobile app
Like Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix invites you to download its mobile app to find your way around the aisles and find out the waiting times in real time, even if sometimes there is a slight delay.
#5 Bring your picnic
Parc Astérix allows you to picnic within its grounds in dedicated areas. Remember to pack something to eat to avoid having to pay for a restaurant and to eat discreetly in a quiet place like near the Forest of Idefix. In addition, you will save time to do the attractions.
#6 Plan times without attractions with children
If you are visiting Parc Astérix with children, organize your visit with times without attractions. It is possible to stop to watch one of the shows or take a break at the Forest of Idefix. Also consider the baby switch, a system that allows you to skip the queue again if your child is not the minimum height for an attraction.
#7 Don't arrive at the last minute for the shows
Parc Astérix offers encounters with the characters but also numerous shows such as Main Basse sur la Joconde, Pirates en galère or the first Gallic musical comedy entitled C'est du délire!. These shows attract many visitors, so to get a good seat, it's advisable to arrive at least 20 or 30 minutes before the start.
#8 Souvenir shops
A must-see when visiting an amusement park: the souvenir shops. But be careful, it's best to do them at the end of the day to take advantage of the opportunity to do as many attractions as possible and avoid breaking your purchases. Don't hesitate to visit some small, out-of-the-way shops that are generally less busy and generally offer the same products.
#9 The perfect visitor's bag
This applies to all amusement parks, but it's always worth remembering. Prepare a bag in which you will have your bottle or flask to fill, tissues, hydroalcoholic gel, something to eat in case of a small hunger, sunscreen, a power bank or charger for your smartphone and... the poncho if it rains to avoid buying one in the park.
We hope that with these few tips you will be able to have a great time at Parc Astérix. For those who want to have an idea of the budget to plan for a day with the Gauls, we suggest you see all of this in detail.
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