Mer de Sable
France's first themed park (1963)! NEW 2025: Wild Buffalo - France's first GCI wooden coaster! €5M, 500m track, 67 km/h. 27 attractions across 3 Wild West zones. 60% of rides accessible at 90cm+! Unique natural sand dune location. 40km from Paris. FREE under 3! Ermenonville Forest, Oise.
Data last verified on 2 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 27
- No Restrictions:
- 17
- Adult Price:
- €34
- Child Price:
- €28
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 2 March 2026
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🎢 Bandidos Spinning coaster! Bandit-themed spinning thrills. 120cm minimum. | Coaster | 👤120cm alone | Medium |
🎯 Baptême Poney Pony rides! For children aged 2+. Gentle pony experience. No height restriction (age 2+). | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Canoë Fou Crazy canoe! Spinning water fun. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Medium |
💧 Cheyenne River Log flume with 20m drop! Spectacular splashing finale. 90cm with adult, 120cm alone. | Water | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Chiquit'O Spinning water ride for little ones! Gentle splashing fun. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Cycl'o vent Cycling ride! Wind-powered adventure. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
⚡ Disco Loco Spinning disc ride! Rotating platform with extreme thrills. 120cm minimum. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 El Condor Flying chairs! Soar like a condor. 100cm minimum. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Medium |
💧 La Rivière des Castors Beaver river! Gentle water ride for families. No height restriction. | Water | No restriction | Gentle |
💧 La Rivière Sauvage Wild river rapids! Spinning and splashing through rough waters. 100cm with adult, 140cm alone. | Water | 👥100cm 👤140cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 La Ruée vers l'Or Gold rush! Rotating platform adventure. 100cm minimum. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Medium |
🎯 Le Bayou des Chikapas Dark boat ride! Journey through mysterious bayou swamp. No height restriction. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Le Camp des Explorateurs Explorer camp playground! Climbing, sliding, exploring for kids. No height restriction. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Le Marais Cage Swamp climbing adventure! Abandoned cabins rise above the marshes where young trappers climb to reach elevated refuges. No height restriction. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Le Pont Suspendu Suspension bridge! Walk across swaying bridge. No height restriction. | Interactive | No restriction | Medium |
👨👩👧 Le Raid du Désert Desert raid! Adventure through sand dunes. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Medium |
👨👩👧 Le Totem Totem-themed ride! Native American experience. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les P'tits Rangers Little rangers ride! Perfect for young cowboys. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Little Hawk Young hawk ride! Gentle flying for children. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Mississi'Piste Take the controls and lead your group through Mississippi forests and marshes! Interactive driving attraction. No height restriction. | Interactive | No restriction | Low |
👨👩👧 Péroké Flying ride! Gentle aerial adventure. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Silver Mountain Mine train coaster! Journey through Silver Mountain mines. 120cm minimum. | Coaster | 👤120cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Sonora Hot air balloons! Gentle desert balloon ride. No height restriction. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Tiger Express Wild mouse coaster! Sharp hairpin turns and sudden drops. 120cm with adult, 140cm alone. | Coaster | 👥120cm 👤140cm alone | High |
⚡ Tornado Spinning tornado ride! Whirling thrills. 110cm minimum. | Thrill | 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🔭 Train des Sables Park train! Scenic tour through all three themed zones. No height restriction. | Observation | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Wild Buffalo NEW 2025! France's first GCI wooden coaster! €5M investment, 500m track reaching 67 km/h with immersive tunnel navigated twice! 110cm minimum. | Coaster | 👤110cm alone | High |
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Mer de Sable in Ermenonville (Oise, Hauts-de-France) is France's first themed amusement park (est. 1963) with 27 attractions across 3 Wild West themed zones! Experience NEW 2025: Wild Buffalo - France's first GCI wooden roller coaster! €5 million investment, 500m track reaching 67 km/h with immersive tunnel navigated twice! 4 roller coasters total (Tiger Express wild mouse, Silver Mountain mine train, Bandidos spinning). 18 of 27 rides accessible at 90cm+! Unique natural sand dune location in Ermenonville Forest. 3 equestrian shows daily! FREE admission for children under 3! Only 40km from Paris. Season: April 5 - November 2, 2025.
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Park Highlights
€5 million GCI wooden roller coaster - first in France! 500m track, 67 km/h, immersive tunnel crossed twice!
NEW 2025: Wild Buffalo - France's First GCI Coaster!
€5 million GCI wooden roller coaster - first in France! 500m track, 67 km/h, immersive tunnel crossed twice!
France's First Themed Park (1963)
Historic park with 60+ years of Wild West adventure in unique sand dune setting!
60% of Rides Accessible at 90cm+
16 of 25 attractions accessible to young children at just 90cm height!
3 Themed Wild West Zones
Vallée des Mississi'Ptits, Désert du Nouveau-Mexique, Canyon du Color'ado!
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Everyone enjoys:
90cm+ (1 Ride - with adult)
- Cheyenne River - log flume with 20m drop! (120cm alone)
100cm+ (3 Rides)
- El Condor - flying chairs, soar like a condor
- La Ruée vers l'Or - gold rush rotating platform
- La Rivière Sauvage - wild river rapids (140cm alone)
110cm+ (2 Rides)
- Wild Buffalo - NEW 2025! France's first GCI wooden coaster!
- Tornado - spinning tornado ride
120cm+ (5 Rides)
- Silver Mountain - mine train coaster
- Bandidos - spinning bandit coaster
- Cheyenne River - alone (90cm with adult)
- Disco Loco - spinning disc extreme thrills
- Tiger Express - wild mouse coaster (140cm alone)
140cm+ (2 Rides - alone)
- Tiger Express - alone (120cm with adult)
- La Rivière Sauvage - alone (100cm with adult)
No Height Restriction (15 Attractions)
Everyone enjoys:
- Le Bayou des Chikapas - dark boat ride through swamp
- Train des Sables - scenic park tour
- La Rivière des Castors - beaver river
- Sonora - hot air balloons
- Péroké - flying ride
- Canoë Fou - crazy canoe
- Le Totem - totem-themed
- Chiquit'O - spinning water ride
- Les P'tits Rangers - little rangers
- Cycl'o vent - cycling adventure
- Little Hawk - gentle flying
- Le Raid du Désert - desert raid
- Le Pont Suspendu - suspension bridge walk
- Le Camp des Explorateurs - playground
- Baptême Poney - pony rides (age 2+)
Plus: 3 equestrian shows daily!
Planning Tips
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Excellent - FREE under 3! 15 no-restriction attractions + shows
- Young Children (90-110cm): Perfect! 19 attractions, 60% of park accessible!
- Children (110-120cm): Amazing! 21 rides including Wild Buffalo wooden coaster
- Tweens & Teens (120-140cm): Great! 25 attractions including all coasters
- Teens & Adults (140cm+): Complete access to all 25 rides
- Families: IDEAL - 60% accessible at 90cm+, perfect for young families!
- Wild West Fans: Perfect - Complete Western immersion with shows!
Ride Highlights
Featured Attractions
Wild Buffalo 🦬
NEW 2025! France's FIRST GCI wooden roller coaster! €5 million investment marking GCI's debut in France. 500-meter track of wooden thrills reaching speeds of 67 km/h! Standout feature: immersive mid-course tunnel navigated twice in opposing directions for disorienting double-pass experience! Located in Le Désert du Nouveau-Mexique zone. 0.2G to 3G forces. 14.8m tall. Family-friendly but intense enough for thrill-seekers! Opens April 5, 2025. 110cm minimum.
Tiger Express 🐯
Wild mouse spinning coaster! Sharp hairpin turns and sudden drops. Classic wild mouse thrills with spinning cars! 120cm with adult, 140cm alone.
Silver Mountain ⛏️
Mine train coaster! Journey through Silver Mountain mines with family-friendly thrills and scenic theming. 120cm minimum.
Bandidos 🤠
Spinning coaster! Bandit-themed with rotating cars for double thrills. Spin while coasting! 120cm minimum.
Cheyenne River 💧
Log flume with spectacular 20-meter drop! Massive splashing finale! One of park's signature attractions since opening. 90cm with adult, 120cm alone.
La Rivière Sauvage 🌊
Wild river rapids ride! Spinning rubber rafts through rough waters with splashing fun. Get soaked! 100cm with adult, 140cm alone.
Disco Loco 🎵
Spinning disc ride! Rotating platform delivers extreme thrills as disc swings higher and spins faster. Hold on! 120cm minimum.
El Condor 🦅
Flying chairs! Classic wave swinger - soar like a condor over the desert landscape. 100cm minimum.
Tornado 🌪️
Spinning tornado ride! Whirling thrills in tornado-force winds. 110cm minimum.
La Ruée vers l'Or 💰
Gold rush! Rotating platform adventure themed to California gold rush. 100cm minimum.
Le Bayou des Chikapas 🌿
Dark boat ride! Journey through mysterious bayou swamp with themed encounters and surprises. Indoor family dark ride! No height restriction.
Train des Sables 🚂
Scenic park train! Tour all three themed zones - Mississi'Ptits Valley, New Mexico Desert, and Colorado Canyon. Relaxing overview! No height restriction.
La Rivière des Castors 🦫
Beaver river! Gentle water ride perfect for young families. Smooth floating fun! No height restriction.
Le Pont Suspendu 🌉
Suspension bridge walk! Swaying rope bridge experience - test your balance! Interactive adventure. No height restriction.
Le Camp des Explorateurs ⛺
Explorer camp playground! Large play area with climbing structures, slides, and exploration zones for kids. No height restriction.
Baptême Poney 🐴
Pony rides! Gentle pony experiences for children aged 2 and up. Perfect introduction to horses! Age 2+ (no height restriction).
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Unique Features
Established 1963 - pioneering themed entertainment in France for over 60 years!
France's First Themed Amusement Park
Established 1963 - pioneering themed entertainment in France for over 60 years!
Wild Buffalo - GCI's French Debut
NEW 2025! First-ever GCI wooden coaster in France - €5 million landmark addition!
Natural Sand Dune Setting
Unique location on actual sand dune in Ermenonville Forest - distinctive natural landscape!
60% Accessible at 90cm+
16 of 25 attractions available to children at just 90cm - most family-friendly major park!
3 Daily Equestrian Shows
- L'Attaque du train (Train Attack)
- Le tournoi des 3 nations (Tournament of 3 Nations)
- Les nouvelles aventures de Willy West (New Adventures of Willy West)
FREE Under 3
Young toddlers enter at no cost!
40km from Paris
Easy day trip from capital - closer than many Paris-area parks!
Looping Group Park
Part of Looping Group since acquisition - continuous investment in new attractions!
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Pricing System
Single Day Tickets (2025):
- Adult (12+ years): €34
- Child (3-11 years): €28
- Under 3 years: FREE
Annual Pass (2025):
- Adult: €69
- Child: €59
- Benefits: Unlimited access + 10% discount at restaurants/shops
What's Included:
- Unlimited access to all 25 attractions
- All 3 equestrian shows
- FREE parking (1,000 spaces!)
Not Included:
- Food and beverages
- Pony ride experiences (may require surcharge)
- Arcade games
- Photos/souvenirs
Planning Tips
Top Tips for Visitors
- Under 3 FREE - Toddlers enter at no cost!
- Arrive at opening - Ride Wild Buffalo first (NEW 2025!)
- 90cm accessible - 60% of rides available to young children
- Weekday visits - Quieter Tuesday-Thursday
- Annual pass - €69 pays off after 3 visits (vs €102 for 3 days)
- FREE parking - 1,000 free spaces, arrive early
- 3 daily shows - Don't miss equestrian performances
- Sand dune walks - Explore unique natural landscape
- Pack lunch - Picnic areas available
- Check show times - Plan around 3 daily equestrian shows
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Best Times to Visit
Quietest: April-May, September weekdays (Tue-Thu) Busiest: July-August, weekends, French school holidays Season: April 5 - November 2, 2025 Closed: November 3, 2025 - April 4, 2026 (winter) Best weather: May-June, September (warm, fewer crowds) Peak hours: 12:00-15:00 (lunch rush) Halloween: October - special themed events
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Facilities
- 25 attractions - 4 coasters, water rides, family fun
- 3 equestrian shows - Daily Western performances
- Multiple restaurants - Wild West themed dining
- Snack bars - Throughout three zones
- FREE parking - 1,000 spaces with accessible areas
- Picnic areas - Bring your own food allowed
- Gift shops - Western souvenirs
- Lockers - Secure belongings for water rides
- First aid - Medical support
- Accessible facilities - Wheelchair-friendly areas
- Baby care - Changing facilities
- Natural sand dune - Unique landscape feature
On the Ground
Getting There
Latitude: 49.1466, Longitude: 2.6785
By Car:
- From Paris: 45 minutes via A1 and D330 (40km)
- From Charles de Gaulle Airport: 30 minutes via A1 (25km)
- From Senlis: 15 minutes via D330 (15km)
- From Chantilly: 15 minutes via D924A (12km)
- Address: Route Nationale 330, 60950 Ermenonville
- FREE parking (1,000 spaces!)
By Train:
- Nearest station: Survilliers-Fosses (12km away) on Paris-Nord line
- From Paris Gare du Nord: 25 minutes to Survilliers-Fosses
- Taxi from station to park: 15 minutes
By Air:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 30 minutes by car (25km)
- Paris Orly Airport: 1 hour
- Paris Beauvais Airport: 1 hour
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 49.1466, Longitude: 2.6785
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Age Recommendations
- Ages 0-2 (under 90cm): Good - FREE under 3! 15 no-restriction attractions
- Ages 2-5 (90-110cm): Excellent! 19 rides, 60% of park accessible
- Ages 5-10 (110-120cm): Perfect! 21 attractions including Wild Buffalo wooden coaster
- Ages 10-14 (120-140cm): Great! 25 rides including all coasters
- Ages 14+ (140cm+): Complete access to all attractions
- Families with Young Children: IDEAL - Best accessibility in France!
- Wild West Enthusiasts: Perfect - Complete Western theming + shows!
Planning Tips
Money-Saving Tips
- Under 3 FREE - Save €28 per toddler!
- Annual pass - €69 for adults (vs €102 for 3 single days) saves €33
- Child pricing - €28 vs €34 adult saves €6 per child
- Pack lunch - Picnic areas available
- FREE parking - No transport costs
- Book online - Check official website for promotions
- Weekday visits - Sometimes special rates
- Season pass perks - 10% off dining and shopping
Height Strategy
Safety & Restrictions
Height Requirements Strictly Enforced:
- 90cm: Cheyenne River (with adult)
- 100cm: El Condor, Ruée vers l'Or, Rivière Sauvage (with adult)
- 110cm: Wild Buffalo, Tornado
- 120cm: Silver Mountain, Bandidos, Cheyenne (alone), Disco Loco, Tiger Express (with adult)
- 140cm: Tiger Express (alone), Rivière Sauvage (alone)
Age Restrictions:
- Adult supervision required for children under 13
- Pony rides: Age 2+ only
- Some attractions may frighten very young children
Medical Conditions:
- Pregnant women: Not permitted on coasters and thrill rides
- Back/neck problems: Avoid Wild Buffalo, Tiger Express, Disco Loco
- Heart conditions: Consult before intense attractions
- Motion sickness: Caution on spinning rides (Bandidos, Disco Loco)
General Safety:
- Follow all posted requirements
- Secure loose items in lockers before water rides
- Listen to operator instructions
- Use provided restraints properly
- Suspension bridge may challenge those with vertigo
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Operating Hours & Season
Hours vary by date - always verify before visiting!
2025 Season:
- Opens: April 5, 2025
- Closes: November 2, 2025
- Closed: November 3, 2025 - April 4, 2026
Typical Daily Hours:
- Opening: 10:30
- Closing: 18:00 (sometimes 19:00 in summer)
Operating Schedule:
- Weekends: April-June, September-October
- Daily: July-August (summer vacation)
- Halloween: Extended October hours
Check Official Website: Hours vary by date - always verify before visiting!
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The 3 Themed Zones
Lush valley with:
La Vallée des Mississi'Ptits 🌳
Mississippi Valley Theme Lush valley with:
- Le Bayou des Chikapas dark ride
- Chiquit'O water ride
- Explorer camp playground
- Family-friendly attractions
Le Désert du Nouveau-Mexique 🌵
New Mexico Desert Theme Sand dune desert featuring:
- Wild Buffalo wooden coaster (NEW 2025!)
- Desert-themed attractions
- Hot air balloon rides (Sonora)
- Natural sand landscape
Le Canyon du Color'ado 🏜️
Colorado Canyon Theme Western canyon with:
- Silver Mountain mine train
- Cheyenne River log flume
- Tiger Express wild mouse
- Thrill ride cluster
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NEW for 2025
Wild Buffalo Wooden Coaster 🦬
France's first GCI roller coaster! €5 million investment marking Great Coasters International's debut in France! 500 meters of wooden track reaching 67 km/h with unique mid-course tunnel crossed twice in opposite directions. Located in New Mexico Desert zone. 14.8m tall, 0.2G to 3G forces. Opens April 5, 2025!
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3 Daily Equestrian Shows
Western bandits ambush locomotive! Horses, stunts, and Wild West action!
L'Attaque du train 🚂
Train Attack Show Western bandits ambush locomotive! Horses, stunts, and Wild West action!
Le tournoi des 3 nations 🏇
Tournament of 3 Nations Equestrian competition between nations with horseback stunts and tricks!
Les nouvelles aventures de Willy West 🤠
New Adventures of Willy West Comedy Western show following cowboy Willy West on hilarious horse-mounted adventures!
Show Schedule: Check park app for daily times
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Perfect Day Trip from Paris
Only 40km from Paris! Mer de Sable makes an excellent day trip:
- 45 minutes from central Paris
- 30 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Avoid Disneyland Paris crowds and prices
- Authentic Wild West theme
- FREE parking
- More accessible for young children (60% at 90cm+)
- Less overwhelming than mega-parks
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Ermenonville Forest Setting
Unique Natural Location:
- Actual sand dune in forest (rare geological feature)
- Walk on real sand between attractions
- Forest surroundings
- Natural shade from trees
- Cooler microclimate in summer
Combine with Regional Tourism:
- Parc Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Philosopher's garden
- Château de Chantilly (12km) - Historic palace
- Senlis (15km) - Medieval walled town
- Parc Astérix (15km) - Gallic theme park
- Compièg ne Forest - Nature walks
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Photography
- Photography allowed throughout park
- On-ride photos at select coasters
- Wild West photo opportunities with sets
- Equestrian show photography permitted
- Natural sand dune landscapes
- Share on social media: #MerDeSable
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Group Events & Bookings
- School group packages
- Birthday party options with pony rides
- Corporate events
- Group rates available for 20+ people
- Contact: +33 3 44 54 00 96
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Languages
- French (primary language)
- Some English signage
- Limited English-speaking staff
- International visitors welcome
- Equestrian shows language-independent (visual)
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Accessibility
- Many wheelchair-accessible attractions
- Accessible parking near entrance
- Companion passes may be available
- Contact park in advance for specific needs
- Accessible restrooms throughout
- Some terrain challenging (sand dune)
- Sand paths may be difficult for wheelchairs
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Park History
- 1963: Mer de Sable founded - France's first themed amusement park
- 1970s-80s: Expansion of Wild West attractions
- 1990s: Addition of water rides
- 2000s: Modernization and new coasters
- 2020: Acquired by Looping Group
- 2025: Wild Buffalo opens - France's first GCI wooden coaster (€5M)
- Present: 60+ years of Wild West family entertainment
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Looping Group
Part of Looping Group portfolio since 2020:
Part of Looping Group portfolio since 2020:
- Continuous investment in new attractions
- Wild Buffalo (2025) - €5 million
- Commitment to family-friendly experiences
- Other Looping parks: Bagatelle, Foire du Trône
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Important Reminders
- Season: April 5 - November 2, 2025 only
- NEW 2025: Wild Buffalo - France's first GCI wooden coaster!
- FREE under 3 - Toddlers enter at no cost
- 60% at 90cm+ - Best young family accessibility in France
- FREE parking - 1,000 spaces, no fees
- €34 adult, €28 child - Affordable family pricing
- 40km from Paris - Easy day trip
- 3 daily shows - Equestrian Western performances
- Natural sand dune - Unique geological setting
- Annual pass €69 - Best value for 3+ visits
- Check calendar - Operating schedule varies
- Wild West theme - Complete Western immersion throughout!