Centre-Val de Loire (Indre-et-Loire), France
Family Park is a charming family-oriented amusement park in Sorigny, just 20 minutes south of Tours in the Loire Valley. Set across 6 hectares of natural surroundings, it offers 40 attractions with unlimited access, making it an excellent value day out for families with children of all ages. The park features a good mix of thrill rides for older kids, family rides, water attractions, and plenty of inflatable play areas for the youngest visitors.
Park Highlights
Gold Rush - The park's star attraction is a mine train roller coaster with 400 metres of track packed with sharp turns and steep drops. Minimum height 130cm.
River Falls - A thrilling water flume ride featuring two breathtaking drops that will leave everyone soaked and laughing. Children from 110cm can ride with an adult, 130cm to ride alone.
Family Coaster - A perfect introduction to roller coasters for younger riders, accessible from just 90cm. Great for building confidence before tackling Gold Rush!
La Grande Roue - At 30 metres high, this Ferris wheel offers panoramic views across the park and surrounding countryside.
Water Attractions
Family Park really shines when it comes to water fun. Family Splash is a classic log flume ride (90cm with adult), while Bumper Boats let families battle it out on motorised water buoys. The Espace Aquatique water play area and Toboggan Aquatique water slides provide refreshing fun on hot days (swimsuit required).
For Younger Children
21 of the park's 40 attractions have no minimum height (a few just need an adult alongside smaller children), making Family Park particularly welcoming for families with toddlers and young children. The kids' area features numerous inflatable play structures, mini bumper cars (90cm-140cm), small boats (90cm-110cm), a mini train, pedal karts, and a petting zoo with friendly goats.
Height Restriction Summary
The park uses a bracelet system based on children's height, with restrictions clearly displayed at each attraction entrance:
- No restriction: 21 attractions including inflatables, play areas, carousel, and petting zoo
- From 90cm: Family Coaster, Liberty Slide (with adult), Bumper Boats (with adult), and more
- From 110cm: Bateau Pirate (with adult), River Falls (with adult), Cinéma Multi-D
- From 130cm: Gold Rush, Turbulences, Boomerang, Grande Roue (alone)
- From 140cm: Adult Bumper Cars (alone)
Practical Information
Family Park is open seasonally from April to September. The park offers free parking and a picnic area with covered seating and barbecues (charcoal available in the shop). You can leave and re-enter the park throughout the day with a hand stamp. Children under 95cm enter free. A Family Pack for 4 people is available online for €80.