Futuroscope Futuroscope, near Poitiers, invites you to travel to the very heart of the image. There are all sorts of technologies here to take you into fantasy realms. The image is everywhere, beneath your feet, all around you. At Futuroscope you’ll find 3D and dynamic cinemas whose hemispherical screens plunge you into the centre of the action, the attractions let you take a look behind the scenes of cinema and there is even a space dedicated entirely to video games. That’s not all, the fantastic night time show brings your day to a spectacular close. All the latest technologies are used at Futuroscope, IMAX is a projection screen for large-scale images. Numerous events are organised every year. The park renews around 20% of its attractions every year. A good reason to come back every year! This year, robots are on show at Futuroscope with, in particular, the Dance with the Robots (Danse avec les Robots) and the Forest of Dreams (La Forêt des Rêves). Official Website: http://www.futuroscope.com?xtor=89 Phone: (+33) 05 49 49 30 80 Les Animaux du Futur - New Plongez au cœur d’un safari interactif et apprivoiserez les animaux qui pourraient peupler notre planète d’ici 5 à 200 Millions d’années. Grâce à la réalité augmentée, jouez et communiquez en direct avec les Baboukaris, oiseaux crache-feu, argentides et autres pieuvres-singes. -Know more about Les Animaux du Futur La Citadelle du Vertige - New Explorez 6 univers fantastiques sortis tout droit de l'imagination du dessinateur Moebius. Chaussez des lunettes à miroirs et partez pour un parcours renversant! -Know more about La Citadelle du Vertige Dinosaures - New Faites un retour de 100 millions d’années en arrière sur les traces des plus grands dinosaures ayant évolués sur notre terre et plus particulièrement en Patagonie. Vous découvrirez comment l’Argentinosaure et le Giganotosaure régnaient alors sur le monde animal pour finalement s’éteindre, il y a 65 Millions d’années. Le tout étant présenté sur un écran géant hémisphérique. -Know more about Dinosaures Wings of courage (Les Ailes du Courage) A fantastic adventure recounting the story of Henri Guillaumet who carried mail from France to Chile. To do this he had to cross the Andes Cordillera mountain range. This film, by Jean Jacques Annaud, is now projected three dimensionally, using the principal of polarised lighting. The result is unfortunately less impressive than the Imax 3D projection. That said, this takes nothing away from the story. -Know more about Wings of courage (Les Ailes du Courage) Digital City (La Cité du Numérique) Digital City helps you to let off steam with its many video games which you can play on your own or interactively. Discover the latest new releases and pit yourself against other players. On the first level a virtual presenter tells you about the different activities and which consoles are available for beginners. On the next level, there is the ‘hard gamers’ room, where those who are more experienced can play interactively and have ferocious competitions. New release this year - Kegopolis Warriors invites you aboard its vessel… -Know more about Digital City (La Cité du Numérique) Cyber AvenueA real recreational zone where you can, amongst other things, surf the web and give us your thoughts on Attractionland.com! You can also play numerous arcade games or let off some steam in the invigorating activity zone. Note: There is a charge for some of these activities. -Know more about Cyber Avenue Cyberworld Help Miss Figg drive the computer bugs out of a virtual museum. Experience impressive and comic adventures in 3D (with the Simpsons in particular) and relive as if you were in the scene of a "bugs" film. The film is projected in Imax 3D (polarised light glasses). -Know more about Cyberworld Dance with robots (Danse avec les Robots) This stunning, fantastic attraction will whisk you away in a turbulent dance in moving robotic arms. In a giant ballroom you can climb on board one of the 10 moving robotic arms and take part in a fast and furious dance, 7m up in the air, specially produced and performed by Kamel Ouali and his group. If you are not brave enough to take part in the dance, you can choose to be a member of the audience and watch this truly amazing show. The dance is shown on a 33m spherical screen. While you are waiting in the queue you can find… -Know more about Dance with robots (Danse avec les Robots) The Challenge for Atlantis (Le Défi d'Atlantis) Every 1000 years the Gods confront one another in the back streets of Atlantis. Take part in this incredible adventure. Settle into chariots which are mounted on hydraulic jacks to reproduce the motion. The picture is projected in 3D on a hemispheric screen, which you can watch with liquid crystal glasses. -Know more about The Challenge for Atlantis (Le Défi d'Atlantis) Destination Cosmos This impressive attraction takes you on a conquest of space. Going further and further up you’ll discover space as you’ve never seen it before. On board a spaceship, your squadron leader (Pierre Arditi) will take you on a journey to discover space, where mankind has never been, on the outer edge of the universe. You can get to know the vast expanse of the universe and cross the black hole. The pictures are recreated from the Hubble space telescope (except the black hole) -Know more about Destination Cosmos Mystery of the Nile With an expedition team, enter an epic quest. A full descent of the Nile! On one of the biggest screen in the world.
-Know more about Mystery of the Nile La Gyrotour Go high up and admire Futuroscope park and its surrounding area on this panoramic tour which offers you a unique view. -Know more about La Gyrotour Laponie ExpressLaponie Express vous fera participer à une nouvelle aventure trépidante dans les vastes espaces sauvages de Laponie en motoneige, en cinéma dynamique. -Know more about Laponie Express The best of dynamic cinema (Le Meilleur du Dynamique)The best of dynamic cinema takes you through the 4 best dynamic films which have already been shown in the park. This time, the seats are in groups of 4, which helps to reinforce the sensational effect, 5 mins of pure thrill! The film changes 2 to 4 times a day. The hostess will inform you during your visit what time the film will change. -Know more about The best of dynamic cinema (Le Meilleur du Dynamique) Mission : Eclabousse ! From April, onboard vaissels equiped with water guns and discover a mystery island. Fun for all the family! -Know more about Mission : Eclabousse ! Children's world (Le Monde des Enfants)There's nothing quite as relaxing as Children's world (Le Monde des Enfants). While the parents rest, the children can amuse themselves with various water and outdoor games. Note: There is a fee for some activities. -Know more about Children's world (Le Monde des Enfants) Lord of the ring (Le Seigneur du Ring) An adventure in Imax 3D technology uncovering the creation of an innocent virtual boxer (Slim) who is propelled into a 1930s boxing ring for a hilarious boxing match. This film will be presented alternately with Cyberworld 3D. Consult the timetables. -Know more about Lord of the ring (Le Seigneur du Ring) Deep Sea 3D Thanks to the Imax Solido technology, you will discover in 3d the hidden beauties of the underseas. Immersion is total. -Know more about Deep Sea 3D Star of the future! (Star Du Futur !) Provided with access passes you can take part in the different stages of a casting in the shooting of a big film. The Casting Director will get you to have several attempts (4) on a black background, then you’ll get on and go board gondolas backstage to find out about special effects. You’ll find out how special effects specialists make storms, futuristic cities and ultra realistic make-up. A brilliant, very interactive trip! A nice surprise at the end of it! Definitely not to be missed. -Know more about Star of the future! (Star Du Futur !) Dynamic Vienne (La Vienne Dynamique) More effects in 2007 Follow a young married couple in a thrilling adventure in Vienne while sitting in a moving seat, which works independently from others to give the best effect.
This year, more effects have been added for a more amazing experience. -Know more about Dynamic Vienne (La Vienne Dynamique) More effects in 2007 Travellers by air and by sea (Voyageurs du Ciel et de la Mer) Here the image is in front of you and also beneath your feet! In the magic carpet room, this marvellous film by Jacques Perrin takes you on a journey between the sky and the sea in the company of migratory birds, dolphins, whales and other marine animals. The images are absolutely beautiful. Not to be missed! -Know more about Travellers by air and by sea (Voyageurs du Ciel et de la Mer) Eyes wide shut (Les Yeux Grands Fermés) Accompanied by a blind guide, go on a trip into the darkness which will bring you to the very depths of your imagination. The surrounding environment is evoked by sounds, smells, textures … A fabulous, recreational and enriching adventure across 3 environments (the Poitou marshes, the town and the beach) which will arouse in most people a true realisation of the everyday difficulty for blind people. Note: There is a charge for this(the profits will be given to the Eyes wide shut,"Les Yeux grand fermés" association and used to purchase… -Know more about Eyes wide shut (Les Yeux Grands Fermés) |
