Parc Bagatelle


Parc Bagatelle is a seasonal amusement park in Rang-du-Fliers, France. Founded in 1955, it is the oldest amusement park in France.

History

Opened in 1955 by Henri Parent, Parc Bagatelle is the oldest operating amusement park in France. It was taken over by the Parents' son, François, in 1971. The park was sold to the Looping Group by Compagnie des Alpes in 2011. The park is currently directed by François-Jerome Parent, grandson of Henri Parent.

Attractions

Roller coasters

Parc Bagatelle is home to five roller coasters.
CoasterPictureOpenedManufacturerDescription
Famous Jack 2006Reverchon IndustriesA spinning Wild Mouse roller coaster initially located at Pleasurewood Hills as Mouse Trap before relocating to Bagatelle. Until 2014 it was called Ragondingue.
Gaz'Express 1987Soquet
Kid'z Coaster 2015SBF Visa Group
Spirale Express 1996Soquet
Triops 2012VekomaAn inverted shuttle roller coaster that originated at Liseberg as HangOver – the first of Vekoma's Invertigo roller coasters

Water rides

RidePictureOpenedManufacturerDescription
Aqua'Bag2013J&J AmusementsBumper boats
Flamingos 1967AdventureglassFlamingo themed pedalos
Raft 2001HafemaA river rapids ride
Rapid'O'Bag 1991Van EgdomThree identical water slides
River Splatch 1976Reverchon IndustriesA log flume formerly known as Ch'Plouf
Splash Factory 2000L&T SystemsA log flume formerly known as La Rivière Canadienne, then Les Flobarts