Futuroscope Theme Park mini guide

Guide point Details
Department: South West France > Poitou Charentes > Vienne >
Location: Near Poitiers in the Vienne (Poitou-Charentes)
Address:: Parc du Futuroscope - BP 2000 - 86130 Jaunay Clan
Switch board number: 33 (0) 5 49 49 30 80
Email address: international@futuroscope.fr
Visit owner's personal website: www.futuroscope.com
Public Transport:

By Train: The TGV takes you direct to the Futuroscope train station. Journey time from Paris is 1h20, and from Lille is 3h30. If you arrive at the Poitiers station, you can get to the Futuroscope by taxi or by bus.

By Bus: Once at the train station of Poitiers you can get the bus (lines9 and E) which will take you to the Parc.

By Plane: Poitiers-Biard airport is 10 minutes away by taxi

Facilities general:
  • A park map in english is available at the entrance.
  • Two baby areas for nappy changing and preparing bottles
  • Pets are not admitted in the Parc but a kennel is available
  • First Aid office is open without interruption
Facilities for the disabled:

Type of services and facilities for disabled visitors :

  • A 40% discount on the Entry ticket upon the production of a disability card.
  • Wheelchair hiring - Fee : 5€ per day (limited quantity available).
  • Personalised service at the entrance and in all the restaurants of the Park.
  • Recommended path with resting areas in the Park for persons with wheelchairs.
  • Priority access to the shows (upon the production of a disability card).
  • 17 accessible attractions and shows (For shows that are not accessible to wheelchairs, a transfer to the seat is required)
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The Futuroscope amusement park is located near Poitiers and set in 130 acres. It uses audio-visual technology to create both breathtaking and informative special effects. Giant screens, 3D cinemas, circular cinemas and other state-of-the-art techniques create an experience unlike any other.

The park has splendid buildings with futuristic architecture and also relaxing green parks surrounding each of the pavilions. Both children and adults will enjoy Futuroscope but allow plenty of time to see all the exhibits. Although the films and exhibits are in French you can hire headphones with commentaries in English and other languages

If travelling by car take the A10 and exit at junction 28 which is 2 minutes from the Futuroscope main entrance. If you come from La Rochelle it will take you about 1h30.

Opening: Futuroscope is open from 10.00am to nightfall.

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