More about: Futuroscope Theme Park Tickets
Futuroscope isn’t quite like a traditional theme park. Here , rollercoasters sit alongside simulators, huge immersive screens, moving platforms, special effects and immersive experiences that explore science, space and technology. Located about 20 minutes from Poitiers, it features more than 40 attractions and shows for a wide range of visitors, from families with children to those seeking thrills.
The first decision you’ll need to make before you go is quite simple: how many days do you want to spend there? There are tickets for 1, 2 and 3 consecutive days. All of them give you access to the included attractions and allow you to enjoy the scheduled shows, but having an extra day makes a big difference to the pace of your visit.
Futuroscope 1-Day Tickets
Buy your 1-day ticket to Futuroscope
Discover the park’s main attractions in a single day and enjoy rides, rollercoasters, immersive experiences and shows.
If you’re short on time in Poitiers or want to include Futuroscope as part of a wider tour of France, the 1-day ticket to Futuroscope is the simplest option. Throughout the day, you’ll have unlimited access to the included attractions and can round off your visit with the evening show scheduled for that date.
The park offers a wide variety of experiences: you can find yourself in the eye of a tornado on Tornado Hunters, embark on a space mission in Mission Mars, navigate rapids and special effects on Mission Bermuda, or fly over some of the planet’s most recognisable landscapes on The Extraordinary Journey.
That said, a one-day visit does require a bit of planning. If you’re visiting the park during peak season, try to arrive as soon as it opens and check the show timetables before you start. That way, you can plan your itinerary around the experiences that interest you most.
Recommended if… you only have one day, you want to see the main attractions and you don’t mind keeping up a slightly more intense pace.
Futuroscope 2-Day Tickets
Book your 2-day ticket to Futuroscope
Explore Futuroscope at a more leisurely pace over two consecutive days, enjoy its main attractions and go back for more of your favourite experiences.
For most visitors, a two-day ticket to Futuroscope allows you to enjoy the park at a much more leisurely pace. You’ll have access to the same attractions and shows as with the one-day pass, but it takes away much of the pressure of constantly having to choose between one experience and another.
You can spend the first day on the major attractions —**Mission Bermuda, Target Mars, Tornado Hunters or The Extraordinary Journey —**and save the second for family-friendly experiences, the shows and anything you’d like to do again. What’s more, you’ll have more time to stop for a bite to eat or simply stroll around the park without having to keep an eye on the clock.
The ticket is valid for two consecutive days from the chosen date and allows you to leave and re-enter the park following the procedure indicated by park staff**.**
Recommended if… you want to explore Futuroscope thoroughly, are travelling with children, or prefer to spread the main attractions over two days at a leisurely pace.
Futuroscope 3-Day Tickets
Book your 3-day ticket to Futuroscope
Enjoy the park’s attractions and shows for three consecutive days and explore it at your own pace without having to miss out on almost anything.
Three-day tickets to Futuroscope are the ideal option for those who want to make the park the centrepiece of their trip. Over three consecutive days, you can enjoy the rides, watch the shows and plan each day differently, without having to cram everything into a few hours.
This flexibility is particularly useful if you’re travelling with your family. You can alternate thrilling rides with more laid-back experiences, go on your favourites again and again, and adjust your itinerary to suit queue times or the weather, without a change of plans throwing your whole visit off course.
It’s also a great option if you want to spend time on attractions such as ‘Dance with the Robots’, where large robotic arms move to the beat of the music, or explore the park’s various immersive experiences and areas at a more leisurely pace. As with the two-day ticket, you can leave and re-enter the park by following the staff’s instructions.
Recommended if… you want to make Futuroscope the main focus of your break, are travelling with children, or prefer to explore the park without having to miss out on practically anything.
How do I buy tickets for Futuroscope?
The easiest way to get your tickets is to book them online before your trip. Simply choose between the 1-, 2- or 3-day option, select the date of your first visit and the number of people in your party. You’ll receive a digital ticket which you can present directly at the entrance.
Buying in advance also means you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be paying and avoid having to rely on availability at the ticket office. This is particularly important during school holidays, at weekends and during the summer months, when visitor numbers rise significantly.
Remember that if you choose a multi-day ticket, the days must be consecutive. The date you select when making your purchase always corresponds to the first day.
How much do tickets to Futuroscope cost?
The price depends mainly on the number of days and the date chosen. To check the latest prices, you can use the dynamic pricing for each ticket type:
- 1-day ticket: from S$69
- 2-day ticket: from S$119
- 3-day ticket: from S$150
Prices may vary depending on the date and availability. If you’re unsure whether to choose one day or several, take a look at the price difference: the more days you buy, the lower the average cost per day tends to be.
There are also specific rates and conditions for children, students and visitors with disabilities. In some cases, special discounts are arranged directly at the park’s ticket offices upon presentation of the relevant documentation.
What types of tickets are available for Futuroscope?
The main difference between the tickets lies in their duration and whether you wish to visit Futuroscope on its own or combine it with Aquascope:
- 1-day ticket — grants access for one day to the attractions and shows included at Futuroscope.
- 2-day ticket — offers access for two consecutive days and allows you to plan your visit with greater flexibility.
- 3-day ticket — valid for three consecutive days, designed for a more comprehensive visit.
- Futuroscope + Aquascope combined ticket: allows you to visit both parks during the same trip and can be booked for 1, 2 or 3 days. It includes entry to Futuroscope and a session at Aquascope, the resort’s water park. Access to Aquascope requires a prior booking specifying a date and time slot, and the experience usually lasts between 3 and 4 hours.
In addition to these standard options, Futuroscope offers certain seasonal deals, accommodation packages and fast-track passes, the terms and availability of which vary throughout the year.
Please note that a standard Futuroscope ticket does not automatically include access to Aquascope. If you also wish to visit the water park, you will need to book the specific ticket or choose the combined package for both parks directly.
What are Futuroscope’s opening hours?
Futuroscope’s opening hours are not the same all year round. Opening and closing times vary depending on the date, season and show schedule.
On certain summer days, for example, the park may open at around 9.45 am and remain open until 11.00 pm, whilst at other times the opening hours are shorter. The evening show is scheduled at the end of the day on the dates indicated.
It is therefore important to check the official calendar for the exact day of your visit before you go. The opening times for attractions and shows may also be subject to change for technical, weather-related or seasonal reasons.
If you have a one-day ticket, try to arrive before the park opens. That first hour can make a real difference when it comes to getting onto some of the most popular attractions before the queues get longer.
How do I get to Futuroscope?
Futuroscope is located in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, about 20 minutes from Poitiers, and one of its great advantages is that it’s quite easy to get to by car or public transport.
By train
The resort has its own Futuroscope station, connected directly to the park via a footbridge when this is open. TGV trains take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Paris-Montparnasse.
Another option is to travel to Poitiers station and continue from there by public transport, taxi or regional train to Futuroscope.
By bus
Vitalis city bus services connect Poitiers with Futuroscope. Routes may vary depending on the day of the week, so it is advisable to check the timetable before travelling.
By car
If you’re coming by car, take the A10 motorway and exit at junction 28, Futuroscope. The car park entrance is on Avenue René Monory.
Parking is subject to a charge and is not included in the admission price. There are also charging points for electric vehicles, subject to availability.
Which attractions at Futuroscope should you not miss?
Futuroscope has evolved from its early audiovisual experiences into a park where technology is used to create increasingly physical and immersive attractions. Here are some of the ones you should keep an eye out for:
Mission Bermuda
One of the most recent additions. It combines a water ride, rapids, special effects and rollercoaster-style elements, culminating in a big drop. If you go in summer, you’ll probably be quite glad to end up splashed.
Tornado Hunters
A huge moving platform rotates, rises, lowers and tilts whilst a circular LED screen and various special effects plunge you into the heart of a storm. It’s one of the most iconic experiences at Futuroscope today.
Mars Mission
A rollercoaster that combines indoor and outdoor sections and reaches speeds of up to 55 km/h. The ride simulates the tests required to become an astronaut before embarking on a mission to Mars.
The Extraordinary Journey
Here, technology aims to achieve something different: to make you feel as though you’re flying over different parts of the world. The seats lift visitors in front of a large screen with their feet suspended in the air, whilst movement and effects accompany the ride.
Dance with the Robots
Huge robotic arms hold the seats and make them spin to the beat of the music. You can choose different intensity levels, so the experience varies quite a lot depending on how much you want to move.
The Time Machine
The Lapins Crétins take you through different historical eras in a family-friendly experience that combines humour, scenery and special effects. It’s a good option if you’re travelling with children and want to mix the more intense attractions with some gentler ones.
Bear in mind that several attractions have minimum height restrictions, usually between 1.05 and 1.20 metres depending on the ride.
Final tips for visiting Futuroscope
Decide in advance how many days you’ll need
If you just want to try the main attractions, one day may be enough, but you’ll need to plan carefully. Two days allow for a much more relaxed pace, and three days are particularly worthwhile for family trips or if you want to go on the same rides again.
Check the programme as soon as you arrive
The shows take place at specific times. Check the timetable before you start and plan part of your itinerary around them; the attractions, on the other hand, are available over longer periods.
Start with the most popular attractions
If you arrive first thing, make the most of it by heading straight to Tornado Hunters, Mission Bermuda or Target Mars. Leaving the most popular attractions until midday usually means longer queues.
Check the height restrictions if you’re visiting with children
Not all rides have the same requirements. Check them before joining the queue, especially if you’re travelling with young children, and alternate thrilling experiences with family-friendly areas.
Stay for the evening show
If it’s scheduled for the day of your visit, it’s worth saving some energy for the end. It’s included in the relevant general admission tickets and allows you to round off the day without having to buy an additional ticket.
Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared for the weather
Although many attractions are indoors, you’ll spend quite a bit of time walking outdoors. Wear comfortable footwear, sun cream in summer and a waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.
Make the most of the option to leave and re-enter
Your tickets allow you to leave the site and return by following the procedure indicated by security staff. This can be useful if you’re staying nearby or need to take a break during a multi-day visit.
Don’t confuse Futuroscope with Aquascope
Both are part of the same resort, but they are two different parks. If you also want to spend a few hours at Aquascope, make sure you have the correct ticket and allow plenty of time: trying to see everything in a single day may mean you don’t really get to enjoy either of them.