IF you want a cheaper alternative theme park in Europe, then there’s one letting kids go free until summer.
Parc Astérix is a theme park in Plailly, France, based on the famous comic book series.
The theme park has over 50 attractions across six themed worlds like the Roman Empire, Greece and the Vikings.
And until May 7, the park is offering free admission to children under 12 years old.
The offer is valid from Monday to Friday for online bookings and must be booked with a dated adult ticket.
Tickets for children usually cost €53 (£45.81) each, so for a family of four it would be a saving of €106 (£91.62).
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Adult tickets cost €56 (£48.40) each, when booked seven days in advance.
The park is open from 10am to 7pm each day, so it includes nine hours of fun.
But save your visit until next month if you want to see the new reinvented Egypt zone, which opens on April 4.
The zone is themed around Cleopatra and the Egyptian gods, with visitors able to immerse themselves in an Egyptian world.
The former Oxygénarium water raft ride has become The Descent of the Nile, with new theming to seem like you are cruising down the River Nile.
The Flying Chairs ride has now become The Flight of Ibis, where visitors swoop over the water garden, 10metres above the ground.
The ride also features water jets, greenery and themed decor.
The Egyptian zone is also home to the new dining experience, Les Fastes du Nil, which is a fast-food restaurant.
A new buffet restaurant called Épidemaïs’ Counter, with a range of Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, which will also open in June.
And launching this spring, there will be a new show called Cleopatra’s Gift – where she and her courtesans bring the OzIris esplanade to life with dance, music and guests interactions.
The refreshed zone is just part of Parc Astérix’ £218million makeover, due to be completed by 2030.
In 2028, the park will open a new British-themed land called Londinium.
In the land there will be an immersive roller coaster, an interactive family dark ride, a vertical playground, a pub and shops.
The park will open its fourth hotel as well, called The Odyssée Hotel which will feature 300 rooms and open in 2027.
There are currently three hotels at the park including Les Quais de Lutèce with 150 rooms in Gaul-inspired buildings.
There’s then La Cité Suspendue, which is Celtic-themed and made up of three ‘hamlets’ – potters, artists and druids.
And finally, the Les Trois Hiboux hotel is located in the forest.
Guests staying in the hotels get exclusive access to the attractions 30 minutes before they open to the public.
Also in 2027, the park will open a renovated Greek zone with two new family attractions, a playground and a restaurant.
The theme park is just 21 miles from Paris and whilst it is smaller than Disneyland Paris, it is cheaper to visit with Disneyland Paris tickets for this month costing from £80 per person.
Previous guests have raved about it too, with one writing: “I say it from the start: better than Disneyland!”
Another said: “We were counting and we did 35 rides each every day. If you are a theme park junkie then I would recommend it wholeheartedly.”
A third commented: “This park was a real discovery for me and my grown-up children who have been used to Disneyland for years.
“A warm atmosphere, sets worthy of movie studios, varied shows of high quality and attentive staff.”
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