Buying a tourist property near an amusement park will bring you a flow of visitors each year facilitating the profitability of your investment.
After having discovered 20 major historical monuments in France, we continue our inventory of tourist destinations by focusing on the many amusement parks and animal parks located in France.
After a presentation of each park we also give you their approximate attendance figures.
We also present our offer of tourist properties (gîtes, guest houses, campsites, unusual accommodation, etc.) for sale within a 30 km radius of these parks, as well as prestigious properties (châteaux, manors, manor houses, mills, etc.) which can also very often lend themselves to the development of a tourist reception project.
Disneyland Paris actually comprises 2 parks: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. The largest theme park complex in Europe, it offers a huge variety of attractions, from roller coasters to family attractions, live shows, themed restaurants and souvenir shops, all based on Disney characters and stories.
Disneyland Paris attracts around 15 million visitors a year, and is particularly popular with families with children.
Parc Asterix (Plailly, Oise) is based on the famous Asterix and Obelix cartoons. It offers a wide variety of attractions, from roller coasters to family attractions, water rides, live shows, themed restaurants and souvenir shops. There are also children's play areas and entertainment for the whole family.
The park attracts around 2 million visitors a year to the iconic characters of Uderzo and Gosciny.
The Puy du Fou is a historical and cultural park that offers grandiose shows and historical re-enactments, as well as attractions for children. It is known for its nightly shows, which combine history, music, fireworks and special effects to tell the story of important episodes in French history. There are also reconstructed villages, gardens, restaurants and shops for visitors.
The park attracts around 2 million visitors a year. It is particularly popular with families with children..
Futuroscope is a technological and scientific leisure park located in the Poitou-Charentes region, which offers interactive experiences, 3D films and attractions for the whole family. It is known for its attractions using the latest technology, such as 4D films, simulators, immersive attractions, augmented reality projections and laser shows. There are also play areas for children, restaurants and shops for visitors.
The park attracts around 2 million visitors a year, and is particularly popular with families with children.
The Beauval Zoological Park is an animal park located in the Loir-et-Cher department in France, near the town of Saint-Aignan. It is considered one of the most beautiful zoological parks in France, housing more than 10,000 animals spread over 40 hectares, representing over 800 different species, including some rare and endangered animals. It is composed of several thematic zones, such as the tropical zone, the primate zone, the bird zone, etc. It also offers activities for visitors, such as animal encounters, interactive exhibits, walking and driving tours, and activities for children.
The park attracts about 1.6 million visitors per year, making it one of the most visited zoos in France.
The Marineland in Antibes is primarily a theme park and a marine park. It is the largest marine park in Europe with over 4,000 specimens. Its orca and dolphin shows make it a popular place for children.
More than 500,000 visitors.
Covering 40 hectares, this theme park offers numerous attractions around 4 themed villages: Wonderful, Rock'n'Roll, Canadian and Swiss.
It attracts over 700,000 visitors.
This animal park offers the discovery of more than 1,000 animals in their natural habitat, with tours, shows and educational activities.
Nearly 700,000 visitors annually.
Located about forty kilometres west of Paris, the Thoiry ZooSafari is a zoological park located within the estate of the Château de Thoiry.
Nearly 650,000 visitors
Walibi Rhône-Alpes is an amusement park located in the Rhône-Alpes region, offering a wide variety of attractions for all ages and tastes. There are roller coasters, family attractions, live shows, themed restaurants and souvenir shops. The park is known for its quality and dynamic attractions.
Almost 600,000 visitors.
Located near Royans at the mouth of the Gironde, the Palmyre Zoological Park is nestled in the heart of an 18-hectare pine forest and is one of the most visited sites in Charente-Maritime.
More than 500,000 visitors
Revealing the secrets and history of plants is the objective of Terra Botanica, the park dedicated to the plant world, which saw almost 500,000 visitors walk its paths in 2022 and is showing very strong growth (330,000 visitors in 2019)
The Parc des Félins and Terre de Singes are the 2 zoological parks in Lumigny. Located 1 hour from Parsi, these two wooded parks can be visited in a single day.
400 000 visitors
This western theme park offers rodeo shows, family attractions, themed restaurants and equestrian activities.
Approximately 400,000 visitors annually.
About forty attractions and 2 shows to share with the family on 15 hectares of green spaces 70 km from Paris.
Nearly 400,000 visitors.
This theme park offers roller coasters, family attractions, shows and themed restaurants. Coupled with the Aqualand Agen Park, they reach nearly 400,000 visitors.
This zoological park houses 1,000 animals of more than 120 species from 4 continents in a park of 80 hectares.
Nearly 400,000 visitors
Created in an old sand pit 60 years ago, the park is dedicated to adventure through 3 universes: the New Mexico Desert, the Colorado Canyon and the Mississi'Ptits Valley.
Over 350,000 visitors
Resolutely educational, Vulcania is both a science park and an amusement park devoted to the workings of volcanoes and the natural phenomena of our planet. More than 300,000 visitors
With more than 35 attractions, 12 of which are designed for the youngest children, the Baatelle park is resolutely aimed at families. It is the oldest French amusement park in operation.
More than 300,000 visitors
Please note that these attendance figures are approximate and may vary from year to year, and that this list is based on data available at the time this article was written.
Firstly, profitability is a key benefit of buying a tourist property near a historic monument. Tourist sites often have a high demand throughout the year, providing a regular source of income for owners of gites, guest houses or stately homes. This maximises rental income while minimising financial risk.
These monuments attract guests over a very wide period of time, not just during the school holidays. There are no fads, which could lead to too many visitors over a short period of time or to a loss of interest.
Secondly, the location near a historic monument also offers an opportunity for tourism property owners to gain notoriety. Visitors to a historic monument are often looking for convenient and comfortable accommodation, and properties located nearby often benefit from increased visibility due to high footfall at these sites. This can significantly increase the number of bookings for these properties.
Finally, buying a tourist property near a historic monument also allows you to target a varied population, both French and foreign. Historic monuments attract visitors from all over the world, providing rental opportunities for owners of gîtes, guest houses or prestigious residences. Owners can also offer services tailored to this international clientele to maximise their experience and satisfaction.
Unusual accommodation such as yurts, teepees, caravans, with reception areas, can also attract visitors who are looking for a unique, original and close to nature experience. By offering activities related to the monument, or the surrounding environment, owners can complement the tourist experience and offer an original alternative to traditional accommodation.
In summary, the purchase of a tourist property near a historic monument offers many advantages in terms of profitability, notoriety and diversity of clientele. It is a unique opportunity to combine a property investment with a high rental potential while offering visitors a memorable experience.
