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Parc Bagatelle

France's OLDEST amusement park (1955)! 70 years of family fun! 40 attractions across 3 themed zones. Le Triops inverted coaster (45m, 70 km/h, loop + 2 corkscrews), River Splash log flume since 1976! 5 roller coasters, 6 water rides. Looping Group park. Near Berck, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France.

Data last verified on 21 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.

Merlimont, Hauts-de-France
RD 940

Quick Stats

Total Rides:
28
No Restrictions:
18
Adult Price:
EUR30
Child Price:
EUR25
Parking:
EUR6
Updated:
21 January 2025
Opening Hours
10:30 - 18:00 (varies by season)

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Rides by Height Requirement

18
No Restriction
Perfect for all ages
3
Under 110cm
Great for young children
6
110-140cm
Adventure starts here
1
140cm+
Thrill rides

All Rides & Attractions

Filter Rides

Ride Name
Type
Height Requirement
Intensity
Duration
Air Baggy
Flying ride! Gentle aerial fun. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Bag Pearl
Pirate ship swing! Rock back and forth to extreme heights. 110cm minimum.
Thrill
110cm alone
Medium3:00
Bag-A-Bato
Boat ride! Gentle water journey. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Carrousel
Classic carousel! Traditional merry-go-round. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle3:00
Ciné Dynamik
3D film experience! Dynamic moving seats with 3D visuals. No height restriction.
interactive
No restriction
Medium8:00
Diligence
Stagecoach ride! Old West adventure. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:30
Famous Jack
Wild mouse spinning coaster! Sharp hairpin turns and spinning cars. 120cm minimum.
Coaster
120cm alone
High1:30
Flamingos
Flamingo ride! Gentle flying birds. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Gaz Express
Family coaster in flames! Fast-paced adventure through fire effects. 110cm minimum.
Coaster
110cm alone
Medium1:30
Grand Prix
Race cars! Drive your own kart on track. No height restriction.
interactive
No restriction
Medium3:00
Kid'z Coaster
Wacky Worm by SBF Visa! Perfect first coaster for children. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle1:00
La Ferme des Petits Amis
Petting farm! Meet and interact with friendly animals. No height restriction.
interactive
No restriction
Gentle20:00
Le Raft
River rapids! Spinning rafts through rough waters. 110cm minimum.
Water
110cm alone
Medium4:00
Le River Splash
Log flume since 1976! 2 drops including 10m finale through forest canal. Reverchon classic! 120cm minimum.
Water
120cm alone
High5:00
Le Triops
Inverted coaster! 45m high, 70 km/h, 1 loop + 2 corkscrews, 305m track. Park's most spectacular! 140cm minimum.
Coaster
140cm alone
Extreme2:00
Monorail
Elevated park tour! Scenic views from monorail. No height restriction.
observation
No restriction
Gentle8:00
O'Galop
Galloping horses! Bouncing ride. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle1:30
Petit Train
Little train! Tour the park on rails. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle5:00
Petite Roue
Little Ferris wheel! Gentle heights for children. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle3:00
Rapido
Fast water ride! Speedy aquatic adventure. No height restriction.
Water
No restriction
Medium2:30
Silver Wings
Flying thrill ride! Soar and spin at height. 120cm minimum.
Thrill
120cm alone
High2:00
Spirale Express
Family roller coaster! Moderate thrills with spiral elements. 100cm minimum.
Coaster
100cm alone
Medium2:00
Splash Factory
Water play factory! Interactive splashing fun for families. No height restriction.
Water
No restriction
Gentle3:00
Tacots
Antique cars! Drive vintage automobiles. No height restriction.
interactive
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Tournicoti
Spinning ride! Gentle whirling fun. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle1:30
Twist'Air
Twisting aerial ride! Gentle spinning and flying. 100cm minimum.
Family
100cm alone
Medium2:00
Vélos excentriques
Eccentric bikes! Pedal-powered fun ride. No height restriction.
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Woodies
Family spinning ride! Woodland-themed adventure. 100cm minimum.
Family
100cm alone
Medium2:00

Location

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Address

RD 940
Merlimont
62155
France
Lat: 50.4306
Lng: 1.6059

Complete Park Guide

Complete Park Guide

Parc Bagatelle Height Guide

Parc Bagatelle in Merlimont (Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France) is France's OLDEST operating amusement park (est. 1955) with 70 years of history and 40 attractions across 3 themed zones! Experience Le Triops - spectacular inverted roller coaster reaching 45m high at 70 km/h with 1 loop + 2 corkscrews! River Splash log flume with 10m drop (Reverchon classic since 1976!). 5 roller coasters total including Famous Jack wild mouse, Gaz Express, Spirale Express. 6 water attractions! FREE for children under 4! Part of Looping Group. Near Berck and Le Touquet on Côte d'Opale. Season: April 5 - September 28, 2025.

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Park Highlights

70 years of family entertainment! Founded by Henri Parent, celebrating 7 decades in 2025!

France's Oldest Park (1955)

70 years of family entertainment! Founded by Henri Parent, celebrating 7 decades in 2025!

Le Triops Inverted Coaster

45m high, 70 km/h, spectacular inverted roller coaster with 1 loop + 2 corkscrews, 305m track!

River Splash Since 1976

Historic Reverchon log flume - nearly 50 years old! 10m drop through forest canal!

3 Themed Zones

Baggy Fun (8 thrills), Baggy Family (17 attractions), Baggy Kids (9 children's rides)!

Height Strategy

Height Breakdown

Everyone enjoys:

100cm+ (3 Rides)

  • Spirale Express - family roller coaster with spiral
  • Woodies - woodland-themed spinning
  • Twist'Air - twisting aerial ride

110cm+ (3 Rides)

  • Gaz Express - family coaster through flames
  • Le Raft - river rapids spinning
  • Bag Pearl - pirate ship swing

120cm+ (3 Rides)

  • River Splash - log flume with 10m drop since 1976!
  • Famous Jack - wild mouse spinning coaster
  • Silver Wings - flying thrill ride

140cm+ (1 Ride)

  • Le Triops - inverted coaster 45m high, 70 km/h, loop + 2 corkscrews!

No Height Restriction (18 Attractions)

Everyone enjoys:

  • Kid'z Coaster - Wacky Worm first coaster
  • Ciné Dynamik - 3D film with moving seats
  • Splash Factory - interactive water play
  • Rapido - fast water ride
  • Monorail - elevated park tour
  • Carrousel - classic merry-go-round
  • Petit Train - park railway
  • Bag-A-Bato - boat ride
  • Grand Prix - race cars
  • Tacots - antique cars
  • Diligence - stagecoach
  • Air Baggy - flying ride
  • Tournicoti - spinning fun
  • O'Galop - galloping horses
  • Flamingos - flying birds
  • Vélos excentriques - eccentric bikes
  • Petite Roue - little Ferris wheel
  • La Ferme des Petits Amis - petting farm

Plus: Shows and entertainment!

Planning Tips

Best For

  • Toddlers (under 100cm): Excellent - FREE under 4! 18 no-restriction attractions
  • Young Children (100-110cm): Great! 21 rides including family coasters
  • Children (110-120cm): Amazing! 24 attractions including rapids and pirate ship
  • Tweens & Teens (120-140cm): Perfect! 27 rides including River Splash and Famous Jack
  • Teens & Adults (140cm+): Complete access including Le Triops extreme!
  • Families: Ideal - 3 zones for all ages, lots accessible to young children
  • History Enthusiasts: Unique - France's oldest park with 70-year heritage!

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Unique Features

Founded 1955 - celebrating 70 years in 2025! Pioneering family entertainment!

France's Oldest Amusement Park

Founded 1955 - celebrating 70 years in 2025! Pioneering family entertainment!

70-Year Heritage

Seven decades of continuous operation - living history of French amusement parks!

River Splash Since 1976

Nearly 50-year-old log flume - one of France's longest-operating water rides!

Looping Group Ownership

Part of Looping Group - continuous investment and improvements!

Côte d'Opale Location

Beautiful Opale Coast setting near Berck and Le Touquet!

FREE Under 4

Young children enter at no cost!

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Pricing System

Single Day Tickets (2025):

  • Adult (12+ years): €29.90-€32.90
  • Child (4-11 years): €24.90-€27.90
  • Senior (60+): €27.90
  • Under 4 years: FREE

Baggy Fast Pass:

  • €18 for express access to 7 most popular attractions

Annual Pass (Season Pass):

  • Child/Senior Baggy'Pass: €75
  • Adult Baggy'Pass: €89
  • Baggy Pass Premium: €115-€129 (includes Halloween extension)

Parking:

  • €6 per vehicle

What's Included:

  • Unlimited access to all 40 attractions
  • Shows and entertainment
  • Petting farm access

Not Included:

  • Parking (€6)
  • Food and beverages
  • FastPass (€18)
  • Photos/souvenirs

Planning Tips

Top Tips for Visitors

  1. Under 4 FREE - Young children enter at no cost!
  2. Arrive at opening - Ride Le Triops first
  3. €6 parking - Bring exact change for parking fee
  4. 3 zones - Plan route through Baggy Fun, Family, Kids
  5. Weekday visits - Quieter Tuesday-Thursday
  6. FastPass €18 - Worth it on busy days for 7 attractions
  7. 70th anniversary - Special events throughout 2025 season!
  8. River Splash - Don't miss historic 1976 log flume
  9. Petting farm - Included free with admission
  10. Looping Group - Quality park management

Planning Tips

Best Times to Visit

Quietest: April-May, September weekdays (Tue-Thu) Busiest: July-August, weekends, French school holidays Season: April 5 - September 28, 2025 Closed: September 29, 2025 - April 4, 2026 (winter) Best weather: May-June, September (warm, fewer crowds) Peak season: July 12 - August 31 (extended hours 10:00-18:30) 70th anniversary: Special events throughout 2025!

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Facilities

  • 40 attractions - 5 coasters, 6 water rides, family fun
  • 3 themed zones - Fun, Family, Kids
  • Multiple restaurants - Quick service dining
  • Snack bars - Throughout park
  • Parking - €6 fee, ample spaces
  • Accessible parking - Near entrance for reduced mobility
  • Gift shops - Souvenirs
  • Lockers - Secure belongings
  • First aid - Medical support
  • Accessible facilities - Many wheelchair-friendly rides
  • Baby care - Changing facilities
  • Petting farm - Included with admission

On the Ground

Getting There

Latitude: 50.4306, Longitude: 1.6059

By Car:

  • From Calais: 1 hour via A16 (80km)
  • From Lille: 1h15 via A25 and A16 (110km)
  • From Paris: 2h30 via A16 (230km)
  • From Boulogne-sur-Mer: 45 minutes via A16 (55km)
  • Address: RD 940, 62155 Merlimont
  • Parking: €6

By Train:

  • Nearest station: Rang-du-Fliers-Verton (5km away)
  • From Paris Gare du Nord: 2h30 to Rang-du-Fliers
  • Taxi from station: 10 minutes

By Air:

  • Lille Airport: 1h15 (100km)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle: 2h45
  • Paris Beauvais: 2 hours

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 50.4306, Longitude: 1.6059

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Age Recommendations

  • Ages 0-3 (under 100cm): Excellent - FREE under 4! 18 no-restriction rides
  • Ages 4-7 (100-110cm): Great! 21 attractions including family coasters
  • Ages 7-12 (110-120cm): Perfect! 24 rides including rapids and pirate ship
  • Ages 12-14 (120-140cm): Amazing! 27 attractions including log flume
  • Ages 14+ (140cm+): Complete access including Le Triops inverted coaster!
  • Families: Ideal - 3 zones designed for different ages
  • History Buffs: Special - France's oldest park!

Planning Tips

Money-Saving Tips

  • Under 4 FREE - Save €25-28 per young child!
  • Season pass - €75-89 for unlimited (pays off after 3-4 visits)
  • Online tickets - Sometimes cheaper than gate prices
  • Senior discount - €27.90 vs €32.90 adult
  • Pack lunch - Outside food may be allowed, check policy
  • Skip FastPass - Visit on quiet days, save €18
  • Weekday visits - Check for promotional rates

Height Strategy

Safety & Restrictions

Height Requirements Strictly Enforced:

  • 100cm: Spirale Express, Woodies, Twist'Air
  • 110cm: Gaz Express, Le Raft, Bag Pearl
  • 120cm: Famous Jack, River Splash, Silver Wings
  • 140cm: Le Triops

Age Restrictions:

  • Adult supervision required for children under 13
  • Some attractions may frighten very young children

Medical Conditions:

  • Pregnant women: Not permitted on coasters and thrill rides
  • Back/neck problems: Avoid Le Triops, Famous Jack
  • Heart conditions: Consult before intense attractions
  • Motion sickness: Caution on spinning rides

General Safety:

  • Follow all posted requirements
  • Secure loose items in lockers
  • Listen to operator instructions
  • Use provided restraints properly

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Operating Hours & Season

Operating schedule varies - verify before visiting!

2025 Season:

  • Opens: April 5, 2025
  • Closes: September 28, 2025
  • Halloween Extension: November 1 for Premium pass holders
  • Closed: Winter months

Daily Hours:

  • Regular: 10:30-18:00
  • Peak season (Jul 12-Aug 31): 10:00-18:30
  • Weekends and holidays only outside July-August

Check Official Website: Operating schedule varies - verify before visiting!

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The 3 Themed Zones

Baggy Fun (8 Thrill Attractions) 🎢

For Daring Visitors:

  • Le Triops inverted coaster
  • River Splash log flume
  • Le Raft rapids
  • Silver Wings flying
  • Famous Jack wild mouse
  • Gaz Express family coaster
  • Bag Pearl pirate ship
  • Ciné Dynamik 3D film

Baggy Family (17 Attractions) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

For Everyone:

  • Spirale Express family coaster
  • Woodies, Twist'Air spinning rides
  • Splash Factory, Rapido water rides
  • Monorail, Carrousel, Petit Train
  • Bag-A-Bato boats
  • Grand Prix, Tacots cars
  • Diligence stagecoach
  • Air Baggy, Tournicoti, O'Galop
  • Flamingos, Vélos excentriques
  • La Ferme des Petits Amis petting farm

Baggy Kids (9 Children's Attractions) 👶

For Little Ones:

  • Kid'z Coaster Wacky Worm
  • Petite Roue mini Ferris wheel
  • Ronde des Tortues, Cochons
  • Parcours Aventure playground
  • Piscines à boules ball pits
  • Petit Canot little boats
  • Cocotte Express
  • Les Fous du volant

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70th Anniversary (2025)

Celebrating 7 Decades!

  • Founded 1955 by Henri Parent
  • France's oldest continuously operating amusement park
  • 70 years of family memories
  • Special anniversary events throughout 2025 season!
  • Historical exhibitions and commemorations

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Looping Group

Part of Looping Group since acquisition:

  • Professional park management
  • Continuous improvements
  • Investment in attractions
  • Quality standards
  • Sister parks: Mer de Sable, Foire du Trône

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Côte d'Opale Region

Combine with Regional Tourism:

  • Berck-sur-Mer (5km) - Beach resort
  • Le Touquet-Paris-Plage (15km) - Upscale seaside town
  • Montreuil-sur-Mer (20km) - Medieval walled city
  • Nausicaá Aquarium Boulogne (55km) - Europe's largest aquarium
  • Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Griz-Nez - Dramatic cliffs

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Photography

  • Photography allowed throughout park
  • On-ride photos at select attractions
  • 70th anniversary photo opportunities
  • Share on social media: #ParcBagatelle

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Group Events & Bookings

  • School group packages
  • Birthday party options
  • Corporate events
  • Group rates available
  • Contact: +33 3 21 89 06 38

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Languages

  • French (primary language)
  • Some English signage
  • Limited English-speaking staff
  • International visitors welcome

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Accessibility

  • Many wheelchair-accessible attractions
  • Accessible parking near entrance
  • Companion passes may be available
  • Contact park in advance
  • Accessible restrooms throughout

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Park History

  • 1955: Founded by Henri Parent - France's first modern amusement park
  • 1976: River Splash log flume opens (Reverchon)
  • 1980s-90s: Expansion of attractions
  • 2012: Le Triops inverted coaster opens (€4M)
  • 2020: Acquired by Looping Group
  • 2023: River Splash area renovation
  • 2025: 70th Anniversary celebration!

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Important Reminders

  • 70th anniversary - France's oldest park celebrating in 2025!
  • FREE under 4 - Young children enter at no cost
  • €6 parking - Additional fee, bring change
  • Season: April 5 - September 28, 2025
  • Le Triops - Don't miss inverted coaster (45m, 70 km/h)!
  • River Splash - Historic 1976 log flume
  • 3 zones - Baggy Fun, Family, Kids
  • FastPass €18 - Skip lines at 7 attractions
  • Looping Group - Quality management
  • Côte d'Opale - Beautiful coastal location
  • Check calendar - Weekend/holiday operation outside peak season