I read recently that there's an amusment park in (or near) Paris other than Disneyland Paris. Have any of you been? Is it worth it? <BR> <BR>Thanks.

Hi. You might be thinking of the Parc Astrix. This is possibly France's answer to Disneyland Paris. This is a park based on the cartoon charaters Astrix and Obelisk-not well know in the states. You can visit their web site at www.parcasterix.com <BR>My French friends that have visited the park with their family really like the park. The same family has year passes to Disney-Paris. <BR>Hope this was a help to you. <BR>Sincerely, <BR>Michael

I was just in Paris and I think I know which park you may be talking about. <BR>I went to one in the middle of the city I believe I entered at Concorde Place and went out towards La Louvre (spelling?). <BR>I was there at night time so didn't get to see how green it was, but there were plenty of rides and typical carnival type of booths. <BR>I have a toddler so wanted something for small kids and there were plenty of things. There are plenty for adults as well. <BR>Looks like the park is nice for the day time too as I saw what seemed to be a pond that looks like you can put toy boats in and play ( at least I saw boats in it).

Micia above is refering to the Tuileries Garden where there is a fun fair during two or three months each year (don't remember when). <BR> <BR>I too suppose the OP was thinking about the "Parc Asterix", situated north of Paris, which is the only one which could be compared with Dysneyland. I never went there but heard positive comments.

I have been to Parc Asterix - - and I rate it a "7", as an amusement park - - less Disneyland-like - - perhaps more comparable to Cedar Point or Kings Island, but definitely not as good in the roller coaster ("montagnes russes") department. <BR> <BR>And not particularly "American-ized" if that is important to you, or at least a "Galligized" version of some forms of "western culture". You can get a fast "sanglier (boar) burger", for example. I don't know if it really does come from a sanglier, but the mere idea wouldn't go over in Orlando, I wouldn't think. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

I went to Parc Asterix in 1993 with my kids. It has more exciting rides than Disney, including "Le Grand Huit", a roller coaster with 8 loop the loops. I got sick just looking at it. <BR> <BR>The Parc has an Asterix character theme and is more suitable for teens. It is located northeast of Charles DeGaulle Airport. I believe there is some bus connection, but we were home exchanging in the Paris suburbs and got there by car. <BR>