The Futuroscope water park is off to a flying start! Since 2020, the theme park has embarked on a major overhaul of its facilities, with the opening of two new theme hotels, a new entrance and a new, more modern esplanade, but also, and above all, a new water park, scheduled to open on July 15, 2024. CalledAquascope, this smaller-capacity water park promises hours of fun in areas combining pools, slides and visual immersions using new technologies.
"Aquascope is more than just a park: it's the meeting point between water and images," explained Futuroscope project manager Quentin Duport during a site visit. And that's exactly what makes this water park so unique: to offer an experience in the Futuroscope DNA, combining entertainment and new technologies for an unrivalled immersion experience! He continues: "Everyone knows thatwater and digital technology don't mix naturally". That's why the teams worked with a number of specialist companies to achieve this feat.
Aquascope is designed to welcome visitors all year round, except in January, when the resort closes for the year. With a capacity of 1,700 visitors per day in the summer thanks to its outdoor pool (1,400 in winter), the park stands out for its originality and comprehensive offering. At Aquascope, each visitor is immersed in his or her own world, according to his or her own desires.
In all, three different zones are on offer: Immersion, Sensation and La Faille de Kraki. "The Immersion zone is really the pure Futuroscope product," explains Quentin Duport. It's a zone offering an experience combining water and video through various cycles throughout the day, transforming the space and immersing you in a virtual aquatic world in constant evolution, around the elements.
As for the other two zones, Sensation, as its name suggests, is the thrill zone, with numerous slides, a wave pool and a refreshment bar. Finally, La Zone de Kraki is a family zone, with a children's area and slides for all ages. And don't forget to say hello to the park's mascot, Kraki, an extraterrestrial octopus! There's also a dynamic river outside.
What makes this park special? Revolutionary immersive technology! Thanks to a collaboration with Moment Factory, a Canadian company, Aquascope is also planning a unique aquatic cinema experience called"Ciné bouée". As for the park's flagship slide, created by Polin, it will literally plunge you into the image, for a descent rich in sensations and emotions. A total of eight serpentine infrastructures await you, for all ages, all tastes and, above all, all sensations!
"With Aquascope, we've had a twofold objective from the outset: to attract visitors from further afield, and for longer," added Rodolphe Bouin, Chairman of Futuroscope's Management Board, at a press conference. A new water park that should contribute to this objective. Ready for an aquatic immersion?
Location
Futuroscope
Avenue René Monory
86360 Chasseneuil du Poitou
Access
A10 freeway, exit 28 "Futuroscope" (3h from Paris), TGV Futuroscope station (departure Montparnasse, 1h30 journey time) with direct access via a pedestrian footbridge, or fly to Poitiers-Biard airport (regular Hop! and Ryanair flights), then a 15-minute cab ride.
