The distinctive visual theme park, aptly named Parc du Futuroscope, spans over 130 acres of land devoted to entertaining, and inadvertently educating, the millions of tourists that visit every year. Built 5 miles north to the city of Poitiers, in France, Futuroscope was opened to public in 1987 and the park is celebrating 20 years of its existence in 2007. With new thrilling attractions added towards the park’s already impressive range of visual themes, tourists are bound to have an pleasant day when they go to.
Six Flags CouponsBecoming a French theme park, most of the attractions are in French but those unable to understand the language are catered through infrared translation headsets that are supplied at no cost if you leave your ID at the desk as a guarantee. There are, however, some attractions that can only be enjoyed in French; 1 will be the Forest of Dreams, which, in fact, is really a laser show so becoming in French only isn't a problem, as dreams are understandable in all languages alike.
The attractions use visual and audio affects to make you a part with the scene; the potent hydraulic jacks utilized within the Race for Atlantis take you through the lost city at a high speed and you are sucked in to the experience with the dome shaped screen about you, producing a 3D world that is created much more believable with the use of liquid crystal glasses that give the really feel of an enchanting underwater setting.
368552289271That's just one attraction although, Futuroscope holds at least 20 thoughts boggling, yet glorious shows that provide you with the sensation of movement while you experience different worlds, whether or not it is your Peril on Akryls or the story with the Dance with Robots, you will leave the ride feeling you’ve lived the sensations with out getting left your seat. The educational side of Futuroscope not just aims at entertaining but additionally gives us a greater insight into lives we have not skilled and creates empathy also; A Journey in to the Dark is one such attraction that lets you briefly live the life with the visually impaired who concentrate much more on the other senses than visual, to gather a sense of direction.
Set correct beside the Futuroscope will be the Quality Alteora Hotel which, incidentally, is a superb place for those visiting the park to stay at during their visit. At about 15 minutes drive from the Poitiers Airport, and a short walk from the Futuroscope TGV train station, communing towards the hotel as well as the theme park is simple and convenient. The 100 rooms are spacious and offer all modern amenities using the added pleasure of a swimming pool. Your food will be served apart from the pool also, by the La Piscine Resturant. You can also enjoy a game of golf in the Saint Cyr Golf Course which is not far either.