Parc Festyland
Parc Festyland is a theme park in the commune of Bretteville-sur-Odon. The commune and park are situated within the Caen ringroad in Lower Normandy, France. Sometimes referred to as being in Carpiquet in Greater Caen, the theme park receives approximately 250,000 visitors a year.
Background
Parc Festyland is a true theme park as it has a central unifying theme in accordance with which the whole park - from rides to restaurants to surroundings - is built. The theme of Parc Festylandis the 1066 era. Being a family theme park, it concentrates on the architecture and personalities of the time. The park's logo is a friendly, young-looking dragon's head sporting a Viking hat and a large grin.
History
The park was originally located in Dialan sur Chaîne. It moved in 1977 to its present site when it sold the land to the Zoo de Jurques.Visiting Figures
In 2024, the park received 253,000 visitors.Advertising
Parc Festyland runs an advertising campaign in association with the Caen tourist office. In all language versions of the booklet, the first inner page is a full colour advert for the park. It consists of the Parc Festyland name and logo, the catchphrase, contact details, and two pictures of women appearing to enjoy themselves at the park, with a large rollercoaster in the background.Catchphrase
The park's motto is Défiez le!. The English version of the Caen tourist office booklet translates this phrase as 'brave it'. It refers to braving the main attraction.Features
Rides in the Park
- The Drakkar Express is a steel roller coaster, the cars of which are designed to resemble Viking ships.
- The bumper boats are waterborne dodgem cars. The cars seat either one person, or an adult and a small child, however height restrictions do apply. Each car consists of a plastic moulded steering platform supported by an inflated rubber cushion.
- The bateaux les pentes vertigineuses du Piratak are a water slide with boats.