Papéa Parc
The largest amusement park in Pays de la Loire with 35 attractions for all ages, featuring rollercoasters, water rides, and the 38m Totem drop tower.
Data last verified on 11 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 35
- No Restrictions:
- 6
- Adult Price:
- €26.9
- Child Price:
- €24.9
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 11 March 2026
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👨👩👧 Jumping Star Junior drop tower with gentle bounces | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
⚡ L'Apache Disk'O spinning ride over 40 metres long | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | High |
💧 L'Aqua Papéa 800m² water park area repensed in 2024 with 4 water slides and a splash play zone. Seasonal summer attraction. | Water | No restriction | Low |
💧 L'Oasis Log flume with two drops - refreshing family fun | Water | 👥105cm 👤140cm alone | Medium |
🎢 La Chenille Gentle caterpillar coaster for younger riders | Coaster | 👥95cm 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 La Grande Roue 30-metre Ferris wheel with panoramic views - 2021 50th anniversary addition | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 La Maison Volante The red and white flying ranch house shakes and rocks its occupants in every direction! Hold on tight! | Family | 👥90cm 👤105cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 La Rivière Enchantée Scenic boat ride through beautiful gardens | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
🔭 La Volière Walk-through bird aviary with exotic and colourful species. Educational experience for all ages. | Observation | No restriction | Gentle |
⚡ Le Bateau Pirate Classic swinging pirate ship | Thrill | 👥110cm 👤125cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Le Carrousel 1900 Classic vintage carousel | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Le Circuit 24 (Cars) Children's car driving experience | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Le Circuit 24 (Motos) Motorcycle riding for older children | Family | 👤105cm alone | Gentle |
⚡ Le Cyclone 360-degree inverting Frisbee pendulum reaching 34 metres high | Thrill | 👤140cm alone ↑Max 200cm | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Le P'tit Poussin Jules Verne-inspired merry-go-round for very young children. Biplane, hot air balloon, and motorcycles in a magical, poetic universe. | Family | 👤90cm alone ↑Max 140cm | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Le Rio Grande Small train ride for young children. Climb into the locomotive or wagons for a gentle tour. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Le Roller Coaster Family Tivoli-style coaster - the park's tallest coaster | Coaster | 👥95cm 👤120cm alone | Medium |
🎭 Le Spectacle Live circus show performance. Entertainment for the whole family! | Show | No restriction | Gentle |
💧 Le Splash 15-metre water slide with pneumatic canoes | Water | 👥95cm 👤125cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Le Totem 38-metre drop tower with rotating gondola - 2025 novelty | Thrill | 👤130cm alone | High |
🎢 Le Train de la Mine Classic mine train coaster through themed scenery | Coaster | 👥105cm 👤120cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Le TransPapéa Train ride around the entire park | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Le Valador Flying chairs for children with central vehicles for smaller kids | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎯 Le Village Western Walk through a Wild West themed village. Explore saloons, frontier buildings and western scenery! | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Les Aventures de Papéo Large playground with dozens of metres of bridges, tunnels, platforms and slides. Designed for young children. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Bateaux à Pédales Pedal boats on the park lake | Family | 👥90cm | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Chevaux Galopants Galloping horses ride | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Crazy Motors Magic bikes ride for the family | Family | 👥90cm 👤130cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Grenouilles Bouncing frog hopper ride for young children | Family | 👤90cm alone ↑Max 140cm | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Magic Bikes Magic bikes ride for the family | Family | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Montgolfières Balloon tower ride offering aerial views - 2020 addition | Family | 👤130cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Les Tasses Classic spinning teacups ride | Family | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Les Tractos Rigolos Fun tractor ride around a themed circuit | Family | 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Speedy Nuts Wild mouse coaster with 400m track and 15m height - 2023 addition | Coaster | 👤120cm alone | High |
💧 À l'Abordage Water gun bumper boats! Splash your opponents while navigating on water. Added 2019. | Water | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
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Papéa Parc is the largest amusement park in the Pays de la Loire region, located near Le Mans. Founded in 1971, the park's name is an abbreviation of "Parc d'Attractions Pour Enfants et Adultes" (Amusement Park for Children and Adults), reflecting its family-friendly focus.
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Park Overview
With over 30 attractions spread across beautifully landscaped grounds, Papéa Parc offers something for everyone. The park has steadily grown over the decades, adding new thrills while maintaining its welcoming atmosphere for families with young children.
Ride Highlights
Thrill Rides
For those seeking excitement, Le Cyclone is the park's most intense attraction - a 360-degree inverting Frisbee that reaches 34 metres high with a strict 140cm minimum height. The 2025 novelty Le Totem is a 38-metre drop tower with a rotating gondola, requiring riders to be at least 130cm.
The Speedy Nuts wild mouse coaster (added in 2023) features tight turns and sudden drops along its 400-metre track, while the classic Train de la Mine remains a family favourite since opening.
Family Planning
Family Attractions
The park excels at family rides accessible to younger visitors. La Grande Roue, a 30-metre Ferris wheel added for the park's 50th anniversary in 2021, offers panoramic views with no height restriction. Water rides like L'Oasis log flume and Le Splash provide refreshing thrills on warm days.
Height Strategy
Height Categories
Papéa Parc uses the following height thresholds:
- No restriction: La Grande Roue, Le Carrousel 1900, park train
- 90cm+: Le Valador, Les Grenouilles, Le Circuit 24 (cars)
- 95-105cm: Many family rides with adult accompaniment
- 120cm+: Most coasters and thrill rides when riding alone
- 140cm+: Le Cyclone, L'Oasis
Planning Tips
Visiting Tips
- Free entry for children under 90cm
- Free parking available
- The park is open seasonally from April to September
- Located just 10 minutes from Le Mans city centre
- Allow a full day to experience all attractions