Wednesday, July 15, 2009

amusement park

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Designed after the popular and much loved, Asterix comic by Goscinni and Uderzo, Asterix Park is a fun packed, enthralling theme park that suits the entire family. This amazing amusement park has something for everyone and therefore anyone who visits Park Asterix will go home with lasting memories.
Managed by Compagnie des Alpes, Asterix Park opened its gates to the public in 1989. The park is positioned about 35 kilometres from the city of Paris and lies close to Disneyland Resort Paris which is also a famous amusement park in France. At one point the management of Asterix feared the prospective lack of business due to its close proximity to another theme park. However, on the contrary both parks eventually benefited together.
Asterix theme Park is well known for its enthralling roller coaster rides. The park consists of 27 attractions, 6 shows and 7 adventure areas. The main highlight, Tonnerre de Zeus is a gigantic roller coaster made entirely out of wood. The track is1230 metres long and 30 metres above ground. Tonnerre de Zeus or Thunder of Zeus is Europe's 3rd longest wooden coaster.
There is also the steel roller coaster named Goudurix. This roller coaster once held a joint world record for the most number of inversions. However, in 1995 Dragon Khan in Spain outdid Goudurix which is located opposite Tonnerre de Zeus.
Yet another main attraction in Asterix Park is the Oxygenarium which is an outsized water slide. Other attractions include Transdemonium, la Trace du Hourra, la Galere, Menhir Express, Grand Splatch and so much more.
This splendid 20 hectare theme park is open from April to October and can be explored within a day. Travellers can easily access Asterix Park via car and local public transport that include buses and trains. Guests can also conveniently plan their stay at a nearby hotel in Paris. Most hotels here offer a host of contemporary amenities together with the warmest of hospitality.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.


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