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 (known as Grévin & Co until 2002) 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.
Coaster Picture Opened Manufacturer Description 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
Ride Picture Opened Manufacturer Description Aqua'Bag 2013J&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 (2006-2011) Splash Factory 2000L&T SystemsA log flume formerly known as La Rivière Canadienne, then Les Flobarts
Thrill rides Ride Picture Opened Manufacturer Description Bag Pearl 1993 S.D.C. A pirate ship formerly known as Captain Bag Silver Wings 2017 Zamperla Twist'Air 2015 Lamborghini Rides A chair swing
Former attractions Former roller coasters Coaster Opened Closed Manufacturer Description Coleoz'Arbres 1994 2007 Schwarzkopf A Jet Star model roller coaster unknown 1969 1975 Pinfari A Zyklon Z47 Galaxy unknown ≤ 1987 ≥ 1987 Soquet A roller coaster identical to Bocasse Express at Parc du Bocasse
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