NEW HAUNTED HOUSE: GET READY TO ESCAPE THE INFERNOS OF POMPEII

Parc Asterix wants to surprise its visitors once again with a terrifying new immersive haunted house: The Infernos of Pompeii. In 79 AD, Vesuvius erupted, leaving Pompeii nothing but ruins and misery. Visitors will be able to walk through the chaotic city of Pompeii, which has become a hotbed of unimaginable horror. The inhabitants emerge from the ruins as if from the underworld. Trapped between life and death, these horribly mutilated victims pounce on the last survivors, hoping to devour them and to find a way out of their tragic fate. This new haunted house in the Roman Zone comprises 7 rooms with breathtaking settings: a Roman villa, a smouldering market, a destroyed coliseum and molten baths, with numerous effects reproducing lava flows, toxic fumes and sound effects to intensify this thrilling adventure. Haunted house admission charge: €5 (not recommended for under-16s)

THE TOMB OF THE GODS, A TRULY SPECTACULAR ODYSSEY

Located in the Egypt Zone, the park offers a multi-sensory experience: the Tomb of the Gods, where the most evil souls in Egyptian history are laid to rest. Condemned to eternal damnation, the gods Sobek, Anubis and Apophis will do anything to disturb the minds of our visitors. From the Corridor of Lamentations, through the Pit of the Damned, the Necropolis of Anubis and the Vortex of Souls, the bravest visitors will have to face the 9 trials of the Tomb of the Gods (not recommended for under-14s).

THE UNMISSABLE HAUNTED HOUSES

The Catacombs, a haunted house for the most daring visitors. A frightful expedition into the darkest corners of the underworld. Guided by a gravedigger to a secret entrance hidden in the heart of a cemetery, visitors enter the haunted house through a large vault located in underground tunnels. They will soon realise that they are trapped... A rockslide, a mass grave, tunnels, cadavers - the brave visitors looking for a way out will be spared nothing. Covering 300 square metres, this haunted house has 14 rooms where visitors are sure to wander through some nasty surprises! Smoke effects, sound effects, wind, light effects and even smells will enhance this unparalleled adventure.

In The Wrath of Anubis, visitors can explore a collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, but some disgruntled spirits have been set free... If you provoke them, you never know how they will manifest themselves. It's a place where it's best to be on your guard. The Lost Mission experience will take visitors on a space expedition in search of a crew lost on a strange planet. An encounter of the 3rd kind is guaranteed with bizarre creatures, all in 3D. The Métamorphosis show presents a live metamorphosis of a man into a frightening creature, lasting 15 minutes at the Théâtre de la Fontaine.

THE RETURN OF THE « SANGLIER BORGNE », A HIDDEN SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF THE PARK

Have you heard the rumours? They say that a speakeasy has taken up residence in the dark corners of the park during this spooky season. A haven where you can enjoy cocktails or whiskies from our ancestral lands. The owner, Mauricette, despite her fiery temperament, might be prepared to offer visitors some much-needed refuge... as long as they respect her rules. You see, her servants Mimil and Fernand were once unruly customers. Now they have eternity to regret it. Can you discover this mysterious refuge by following the clues scattered around the park? Solving a riddle (which changes every day) will then grant you entry...

 THE CURSE OF THE SIRIUS

Parc Astérix is welcoming a mysterious ship that has been missing for almost a century: the Sirius. The passengers, presumed shipwrecked long ago, are already looking forward to disembarking and meeting our visitors. Afflicted by an unknown illness that caused the ship's disappearance, they are taking over this frightening new zone. This artistic adventure includes two shows, ''The Dance of the Shipwrecked'' and ''The Last Dance of the Sirius'', as well as food and drink outlets. During the evenings, a live DJ set will keep visitors and the mysterious passengers dancing in the most chilling of atmospheres.

 A HORROR BUFFET IN LE CIRQUE RESTAURANT           

Food and drinks are also a central element of Peur sur le Parc. The Horror Buffet at the Le Cirque Restaurant is a prime example. Following his dismissal from the circus where he worked, The Master, a former circus artist, decides to take his revenge by opening his own horror-themed circus. Visitors will have the chance to meet strange and dangerous new characters, such as Jingo the Terror, the Cannibal Clown; Carmen, the Tormented Medium; and a brand-new circus performer. Locked up in cages, these characters will be presented by The Master at the Horror Buffet.

The menu includes dishes as delicious as they are terrifying, such as the cult avocado cerebellum known as 'baby cacamole', mini hot dogs resembling witches' fingers, or wild boar sausages and Soissons beans cooked in a dog's bowl. As for the dessert buffet, visitors can enjoy panna cotta with crispy caramel grasshoppers, a blood fountain or sweets from the miniature cemetery.

Le Cirque restaurant offers a family-friendly atmosphere based on the theme of terror over lunch (€32.90 for adults and €12.50 for children, booking required), while the evenings offer total immersion with the characters (single price €34.90, booking required).

ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Once again, this year, Parc Astérix is decked out in the colours of autumn, with no fewer than 14 tonnes of pumpkins and 3,000 stalks of corn and bales of straw spread throughout the park and hotels. To ensure that everyone has the most enjoyable experience possible, scare zones are carefully marked out throughout the park, with traffic lights indicating the level of fright: ''Little Chills'' for the youngest, ''Moderate Frights'' for the whole family and ''Big Terrors'' for the most daring.

Little ones will also have their share of fun as they explore a living garden setting in The Forest of Idéfix, where a fascinating plant world will feature larger-than-life creatures.

In the Village of the Indomitable Gauls, a leprechaun awaits Little Gauls for an animated tale full of surprises. There will be plenty to delight visitors of all ages throughout this autumn season at Parc Astérix. There will also be face painting workshops.

THE MONSTERS RETURN TO THE PARK

From terrifying monsters to the living dead, 300 artists will be bringing the Peur sur le Parc experience to life for visitors every day. The Streets of Paris will continue to fascinate visitors with the appearance of various characters: zombies, witches, wild beasts and Templars from another era will not fail to amaze the bravest of visitors, not forgetting the inevitable 'man with a chainsaw'. Finally, every day at the close of the park, the Parade of Monsters will delight young and old alike, with a new float featuring Carmen the Clairvoyant, the Loyal Master and the Cannibal Clown.

EXCEPTIONAL LATE-NIGHT OPENINGS

Nine must-see night-time events, requiring special tickets, are being held on 12th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October and on 1st, 2nd and 9th November until 1am.  The programme for these special events includes a sound and light show on the emblematic façade of the Oziris attraction, the Monster Walk, and the DJ set and aquatic show in the Sirius zone. Open from 7pm to 1am.

OPENING TIMES, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED AND PRICES

• Opening hours of the park (consult the calendar at http://parcasterix.fr) :
  • From 10am to 7pm during the day
  • 9am to 6pm on night-time days: 12th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October and 1st, 2nd and 9th November
  • From 7pm to 1am at night
• Reservations: in order to guarantee a top-quality experience, reservations are compulsory for the 4 days of the Halloween Weekend, i.e. 30th, 31st October and 1st and 2nd November for visitors with undated tickets. Numbers are limited. Customers with dated tickets do not need to make a reservation. There will be no box office sales on these days. The other dates of Peur sur le Parc are accessible without reservation. See registration details on the website http://parcasterix.fr
• Prices for Filotomatix tickets and skip-the-line ticket (see the full range of categories on http://parcasterix.fr)
  • Billet futé: adults over 12: €54 - children aged 3 to 12: €51. Must be booked more than 7 days before the visit. Places are limited.
  • Billet liberté: adults over 12: €62 - children aged 3 to 12: €54
  • Billet tribu: single price for 5 to 15 tickets €51. Must be booked more than 5 days before the visit. Places are limited.
  • Night ticket: €49 in advance and €52 on the door, places limited
  • Skip-the-Line: Filotomatix Fright at €25 or Filotomatix combined (attractions and haunted houses) at €69.

A UNIQUE STAY IN THE PARK'S 3 HOTELS
Visitors can turn their visit to Parc Astérix into a real break, with three hotels nestling in the heart of the Oise Regional Nature Park Forest, within walking distance of the attractions. Every morning, special access to the attractions is reserved for guests 30 minutes before the official opening of the park. A welcome break between two unforgettable days spent with the family.

Les Quais de Lutèce hôtel 4*is made up of several majestic period buildings set around the Seine. Voted best themed hotel in the world in 2020, it has attracted more than 150,000 visitors since it opened (capacity 150 rooms).
La Cité Suspendue hôtel 3* lost in a green setting, inspired by a forgotten Celtic city. A haven of peace made up of 3 hamlets: the potters' village, the artists' village and the druids' village (Capacity 150 rooms).
Les Trois Hiboux hôtel 3* offers a unique stay in the heart of the forest in an authentic and welcoming atmosphere. It features a majestic fireplace to warm visitors up after a day in the park.

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Parc Astérix, a magic potion tried and tested for over 35 years. Located 35km north of Paris, Parc Asterix is a mix of 50 attractions and shows staged in 6 worlds (Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, the Vikings, Through Time and Egypt). Parc Astérix is also the place to be for a breathtaking adventure aboard OzIris, the Pharaohs' favourite attraction, or Toutatis, the record-breaking rollercoaster ride; a thrilling ride for Little Gauls in Idéfix's Forest, or a thrill for all the family aboard Pégase Express! And after a day full of adventure, the park also offers three hotels with a unique atmosphere, in the heart of the forest, to prolong the experience! Find all the latest news and the Park's media library at  https://newsroom.parcasterix.fr/accueil/

Parc Astérix, a leisure destination from Compagnie des Alpes 

Since it was founded in 1989, Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has been creating unforgettable leisure experiences for millions of people, with one objective in mind: to enable everyone to reconnect with themselves and with others by experiencing extraordinary moments in extraordinary places. Today, CDA has 5,000 employees, 10 of the finest mountain resorts in the Alps, 12 renowned leisure parks, the No. 1 online marketplace for holidays in the French Alps, accommodation, outdoor activities, etc., all managed as part of an integrated approach to operational excellence and quality, with the aim of achieving the very highest levels of customer satisfaction in the areas in which it provides services. Structural developments, attractions, shows, immersive accommodation, digital technology... CDA regularly wins awards for the quality of its offer and the unique concepts it develops. At the end of 2023, the Group was voted "World's Best Ski Resort Operator" (World Ski Awards) for the second year running. CDA is mindful of the balance of the regions in which it operates and is keen to act both to promote their vitality and quality of life, and as a driving force behind ecological transition. The Group believes in the virtues of dialogue with its stakeholders and respect for specific local and regional characteristics. It is therefore using its capacity for innovation to find tailor-made or scalable solutions to preserve these extraordinary areas in the long term. The Group is committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon (scope 1 and 2) by 2030.  Ski areas: La Plagne, Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry, Tignes, Val d'Isère, Les Menuires, Méribel, Serre Chevalier, Flaine, Samoëns - Morillon - Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval Leisure parks : Parc Astérix, Futuroscope, Walibi Rhône-Alpes, Grévin Paris, France Miniature, Walibi Belgium (BE), Aqualibi (BE), Bellewaerde Park (BE), Bellewaerde Aquapark (BE), Walibi Holland (NL), Familypark (AT), Chaplin's World (CH) Distribution and Hospitality : Travelfactory (Travelski, Yoonly, etc.), Mountain Collection Immobilier, MMV, Yoonly&Friends residences Cross-disciplinary expertise: Evolution2, Ingelo, CDA Management, Ateliers Grévin, etc.

Contacts:

PARC ASTÉRIX 

Marion LARDIC: +33 (0)6 76 85 33 46 – marion.lardic@parcasterix.com

Cecile BENOIT: +33 (0)6 59 57 75 41 – cecile.benoit@parcasterix.com

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