Hauts-de-France (Pas-de-Calais), France
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 41 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. Plenty of water attractions! FREE for children under 4! Part of Looping Group. Near Berck and Le Touquet on Côte d'Opale. Season: usually early April to late September.
Park Highlights
France's Oldest Park (1955)
70 years of family entertainment! Founded by Henri Parent, it celebrated 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 (thrills), Baggy Family (all ages) and Baggy Kids (little ones)!
Height Breakdown
Each ride is listed under the lowest height at which a child can ride (with an adult where allowed).
No Height Restriction (10 Attractions)
- Le Monorail (any height with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Le Petit Train (any height with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Le Carrousel (any height with an adult, 105cm alone)
- La Petite Roue (any height with an adult, 110cm alone, max 145cm)
- La Ferme des Petits Amis (no height restriction, max 100cm)
- La Cité des Insectes & l'Arbre Enchanté (no height restriction, max 100cm)
- La Piscine à Boules (any height with an adult, 100cm alone, max 130cm)
- Les Gonflables (any height with an adult, 100cm alone)
- Ted's & Co (no height restriction)
- Les Pédalos (any height with an adult, 130cm alone)
Under 90cm (10 Rides)
- Splash Factory (85cm with an adult, 120cm alone)
- Le Tournicotti (85cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- O'Galop (80cm with an adult, 105cm alone)
- Les Tacots (70cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Cocotte Express (80cm with an adult, 100cm alone, max 150cm)
- Les Cochons (85cm, max 130cm)
- La Ronde des Tortues (85cm, max 130cm)
- Les Trotteurs (85cm, max 100cm)
- La Digilence (85cm with an adult, 120cm alone)
- Les P'tits Bolides (85cm, max 100cm)
90cm+ (8 Rides)
- Kid'z Coaster - first coaster (90cm with an adult, 120cm alone, max 150cm)
- Rapido (90cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Woodies (90cm with an adult, 130cm alone, max 200cm)
- Le Bag-A-Bato (90cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Le Grand Prix (90cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Air Baggy (90cm, max 150cm)
- Petit Canot (95cm, max 145cm)
- Les Fous du Volant (95cm with an adult, 110cm alone, max 150cm)
100cm+ (5 Rides)
- Gaz'Express - family coaster (100cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Spirale Express - family coaster (100cm with an adult, 120cm alone)
- Le River Splash - log flume since 1976 (100cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Le Raft (100cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Bag Pearl - pirate ship (100cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
110cm+ (3 Rides)
- Famous Jack - wild mouse (110cm with an adult, 130cm alone)
- Twist'Air (110cm with an adult, 120cm alone)
- Le Parcours Aventure (115cm with an adult, max 145cm)
130cm+ (3 Rides)
- Le Triops - inverted coaster, 45m, 70 km/h (135cm with an adult, 145cm alone, max 200cm)
- Silver Wings (130cm)
- Trafic Jam (130cm)
140cm+ (2 Rides)
- North Storm (140cm, max 200cm)
- Les Vélos Excentriques (145cm)
Best For
- Toddlers (under 100cm): Excellent - FREE under 4! Up to 28 attractions
- Young Children (100-110cm): Great! Up to 33 rides including family coasters
- Children (110-120cm): Amazing! Up to 36 attractions including rapids and pirate ship
- Tweens & Teens (120-140cm): Perfect! Up to 39 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!
Featured Attractions
Le Triops 🎢
Inverted roller coaster - park's most spectacular attraction! 45 meters high reaching speeds of 70 km/h! Features 1 massive loop and 2 intense corkscrews on 305-meter track. Opened 2012 with €4 million investment. Vekoma SLC model. 135cm with an adult, 145cm alone (max 200cm).
Le River Splash 💦
Historic log flume since 1976! Nearly 50-year-old Reverchon classic! Two drops including spectacular 10-meter finale! Fast ride through forest canal with splashing fun. Renovated splash zone in 2023 for better soaking! One of park's original main attractions. 100cm with an adult, 130cm alone.
Famous Jack 🎯
Wild mouse spinning coaster! Sharp hairpin turns with freely-spinning cars for double thrills. 110cm with an adult, 130cm alone.
Gaz Express 🔥
Family coaster through flames! Fast-paced adventure with fire effects and moderate thrills. 100cm with an adult, 130cm alone.
Spirale Express 🌀
Family roller coaster! Moderate thrills with spiral elements perfect for younger riders. 100cm with an adult, 120cm alone.
Kid'z Coaster 🐛
Wacky Worm by SBF Visa! Perfect first roller coaster for young children. Classic Big Apple/Wacky Worm design. 90cm with an adult, 120cm alone (max 150cm).
Le Raft 🌊
River rapids! Spinning circular rafts through rough whitewater. Get soaked! 100cm with an adult, 130cm alone.
Silver Wings 🦅
Flying thrill ride! Soar and spin at height. 130cm minimum.
Bag Pearl ⚓
Pirate ship swing! Rock back and forth to extreme heights on pirate vessel. 100cm with an adult, 130cm alone.
Monorail 🚝
Elevated park tour! Scenic views from elevated monorail circling park. Relaxing break! Any height with an adult, 130cm alone.
La Ferme des Petits Amis 🐄
Petting farm! Meet and interact with friendly farm animals. Educational and fun! No height restriction.
Unique Features
France's Oldest Amusement Park
Founded 1955 - celebrated 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!
Pricing System
- Single Day Tickets (at our last check)
- 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 41 attractions
- Shows and entertainment
- Petting farm access
- Not Included
- Parking (€6)
- Food and beverages
- FastPass (€18)
- Photos/souvenirs
Top Tips for Visitors
- Under 4 FREE - Young children enter at no cost!
- Arrive at opening - Ride Le Triops first
- €6 parking - Bring exact change for parking fee
- 3 zones - Plan route through Baggy Fun, Family, Kids
- Weekday visits - Quieter Tuesday-Thursday
- FastPass €18 - Worth it on busy days for 7 attractions
- 70th anniversary - Marked with special events during the 2025 season
- River Splash - Don't miss historic 1976 log flume
- Petting farm - Included free with admission
- Looping Group - Quality park management
Best Times to Visit
- Quietest
- April-May, September weekdays (Tue-Thu)
- Busiest
- July-August, weekends, French school holidays
- Season
- usually early April to late September; check the park's official calendar for this year's dates.
- Closed
- usually from late September to early April (winter)
- Best weather
- May-June, September (warm, fewer crowds)
- Peak season
- July 12 - August 31 (extended hours 10:00-18:30)
- 70th anniversary
- Marked with special events during the 2025 season
Facilities
- 41 attractions - 5 coasters, 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
Getting There
- 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
Age Recommendations
- Ages 0-3 (under 100cm): Excellent - FREE under 4! Up to 28 rides
- Ages 4-7 (100-110cm): Great! Up to 33 attractions including family coasters
- Ages 7-12 (110-120cm): Perfect! Up to 36 rides including rapids and pirate ship
- Ages 12-14 (120-140cm): Amazing! Up to 39 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!
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
Safety & Restrictions
- Height Requirements Strictly Enforced
- Under 90cm: many kids' rides, some with an adult (from 70-85cm)
- 90cm: Kid'z Coaster, Rapido, Woodies, Le Bag-A-Bato, Le Grand Prix (with adult); Air Baggy
- 100cm: Spirale Express, Gaz'Express, River Splash, Le Raft, Bag Pearl (with adult)
- 110cm: Famous Jack, Twist'Air (with adult)
- 130cm: Silver Wings, Trafic Jam; most rides when riding alone
- 135cm: Le Triops (with adult)
- 140cm: North Storm
- 145cm: Le Triops (alone), Les Vélos Excentriques
- 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
Operating Hours & Season
- Typical season
- Opens: usually early April
- Closes: usually late September
- 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!
The 3 Themed Zones
Baggy Fun 🎢
- 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
Baggy Family 👨👩👧👦
- 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 👶
- 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
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 were held throughout the 2025 season
- Historical exhibitions and commemorations
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
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
Photography
- Photography allowed throughout park
- On-ride photos at select attractions
- 70th anniversary photo opportunities
- Share on social media: #ParcBagatelle
Group Events & Bookings
- School group packages
- Birthday party options
- Corporate events
- Group rates available
- Contact: +33 3 21 89 06 38
Languages
- French (primary language)
- Some English signage
- Limited English-speaking staff
- International visitors welcome
Accessibility
- Many wheelchair-accessible attractions
- Accessible parking near entrance
- Companion passes may be available
- Contact park in advance
- Accessible restrooms throughout
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!
Important Reminders
- 70th anniversary - France's oldest park celebrated it in 2025
- FREE under 4 - Young children enter at no cost
- €6 parking - Additional fee, bring change
- Season: usually early April to late September
- 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