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Côte d'Azur's first new waterpark in three decades opens in France
POSTED 30 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
The park has been supplied by Polin
France's Côte d'Azur has opened its first new waterpark in nearly 30 years, with the Splashworld
Provence theme park breaking several regional and European records upon launch.

Including the tallest free-fall waterslide in Europe, as well as the region’s longest largest racing slide, longest toboggan slide, largest surf simulator and longest lazy river, the Polin-supplied waterpark in Avignon Monteux offers 50,000sq m (538,100sq ft) of space with 15 different attractions.

Phase one of the development opened its doors in August, with a second phase – to include a 950sq m (10,225sq ft) wave pool, which will sit by a large surf pool – coming in 2016.

In addition to the waterpark, a free-to-access area of Splashworld includes a Bali-themed restaurant with resident and guest DJs. Man-made private beaches have also been created, along with a retail store, three food outlets and a 100,000sq m (1.1 million square foot) lake area for swimming, canoeing, pedal boating, fishing, bird watching and jogging along a fitness trail.

The park operates a cashless payment system and a Splash Pass – to provide fast-pass access to the park’s slides. The outdoor park attraction can accommodate 8,000 people simultaneously and will be open for the French summer months through the year, dependent on weather.

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Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.
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Côte d'Azur's first new waterpark in three decades opens in France
POSTED 30 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
The park has been supplied by Polin
France's Côte d'Azur has opened its first new waterpark in nearly 30 years, with the Splashworld
Provence theme park breaking several regional and European records upon launch.

Including the tallest free-fall waterslide in Europe, as well as the region’s longest largest racing slide, longest toboggan slide, largest surf simulator and longest lazy river, the Polin-supplied waterpark in Avignon Monteux offers 50,000sq m (538,100sq ft) of space with 15 different attractions.

Phase one of the development opened its doors in August, with a second phase – to include a 950sq m (10,225sq ft) wave pool, which will sit by a large surf pool – coming in 2016.

In addition to the waterpark, a free-to-access area of Splashworld includes a Bali-themed restaurant with resident and guest DJs. Man-made private beaches have also been created, along with a retail store, three food outlets and a 100,000sq m (1.1 million square foot) lake area for swimming, canoeing, pedal boating, fishing, bird watching and jogging along a fitness trail.

The park operates a cashless payment system and a Splash Pass – to provide fast-pass access to the park’s slides. The outdoor park attraction can accommodate 8,000 people simultaneously and will be open for the French summer months through the year, dependent on weather.

RELATED STORIES
US$7.1bn Northern Marianas resort development could feature world's largest waterpark


The world’s largest waterpark has been proposed as part of a US$7.1bn (€6.4bn, £4.6bn) resort development on the US territory of Northern Marianas near Guam.
LaGrange, Georgia, to welcome US$187m Great Wolf waterpark development


The Great Wolf hotel and waterpark chain is planning to expand its operations by opening a new location in LaGrange, Georgia.
Organiser charged over waterpark firestorm that killed 12


The organiser responsible for the event at a waterpark in Taiwan in which 12 people were killed and hundreds were injured has been indicted on multiple charges including negligent homicide.
Exclusive: Shrek and Kung Fu Panda to star at DreamWorks waterpark in American Dream mega mall


Canadian water ride specialist ProSlide is working with the Triple Five real estate company on the multi-million-dollar waterpark section of the upcoming American Dream project in New Jersey.
MORE NEWS
The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.
Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.
Museum director apologises after comparing the city of Florence to a sex worker
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex worker due to uncontrolled mass tourism.
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Raby Castle reveals ambitious plans to become a major visitor destination
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the end of an ambitious two-year renovation project.
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COMPANY PROFILES
instantprint

We’re a Yorkshire-based online printer, founded in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...]
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.

Vekoma Rides has a large variety of coasters and attractions. [more...]
Alterface

Alterface’s Creative Division team is seasoned in concept and ride development, as well as storyte [more...]
Sally Corporation

Our services include: Dark ride design & build; Redevelopment of existing attractions; High-quality [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  
DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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