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Theme park accessibility in France

5 park guides for France, each from the park’s own pages and dated.

Theme Park Access has 5 profiles for France. Each is desk research from the park’s own pages, with the date it was read and what is still unknown. This page gathers the key points side by side.

How the arrangements differ

Parks here fall into these groups (some fit two). The groups are our own plain-English labels from Which access scheme suits you?, not the parks’ words.

Disneyland Paris

Marne-la-Vallée · France · Priority + timed

Priority Card for official disability evidence; a separate Easy Access process uses timed return slots.

Evidence: Priority Card: valid original official proof of disability in French or English plus ID; the park lists accepted proofs by country on a page we could not open. Its guide does not name UK documents, Blue Badge or the EU Disability Card for this card (not named, not refused). Easy Access Card: original French or English medical certificate, signed by a GP or consultant and dated within three months, confirming one of 30 long-term illnesses without naming it.

Companions: Priority Card: up to four companions for attractions, character encounters and theatres, two for outdoor shows and parades. Easy Access Card: up to four, attractions only. If the card holder does not ride, the whole party joins the standard queue.

Last checked . Full Disneyland Paris guide. Official source (opens a new tab)

Futuroscope

Poitiers · France · Access bracelet

A Disabled Access Bracelet, issued in person at an Information & Services desk on the day, gives priority access to attractions for its holder and up to three group members.

Evidence: The park names the EU Disability Card and a recent type-1 diabetes medical certificate. Other medical certificates are not accepted. No UK document, including the Blue Badge, is named, which is not the same as refused.

Companions: Up to three other group members use priority access, only when the bracelet holder takes part in the attraction. Companions must be at least 15 and give any physical help; staff cannot.

Last checked . Full Futuroscope guide. Official source (opens a new tab)

Parc Astérix

Plailly, north of Paris · France · Pass Accessibilité Handicap

A free wristband on a dated ticket gives the holder and up to three companions dedicated ride access, issued only against the original French CMI.

Evidence: The original, valid French Carte Mobilité Inclusion marked Invalidité or Priorité; copies, the parking-only CMI and medical or MDPH letters are refused. UK documents, the Blue Badge and the EU Disability Card are not named.

Companions: Up to three companions board with the holder; one must be 15 or older and able to help. Staff do not physically assist.

Last checked . Full Parc Astérix guide. Official source (opens a new tab)

Puy du Fou

Les Epesses · France · Accessibility Pass

The Accessibility Pass lets disabled visitors use dedicated entrances at the main shows. It does not guarantee a seat at the performance you choose.

Evidence: The FAQ names only the French CMI (or a CMI renewal request). The 2026 Accessibility Guide says the pass is issued on proof such as the CMI or a certificate. Neither names UK or other foreign documents; ask the park before you travel.

Companions: Decided on the day: 4 to 7 depending on pass type and how busy the park is (maximum 4 on the pregnancy pass). The evening-show rule is not published.

Last checked . Full Puy du Fou guide. Official source (opens a new tab)

Walibi Rhône-Alpes

Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, Isère · France · CMI wristband and guide

Holders of a French CMI get a wristband and ride guide; the holder and up to three companions use the ride exit, with unlimited use.

Evidence: A CMI (French Mobility Inclusion Card). The pages do not say which mention counts or whether other countries' cards are accepted.

Companions: Up to three companions, who can use the access only if the holder rides. No age or role rule is given.

Last checked . Full Walibi Rhône-Alpes guide. Official source (opens a new tab)

Before you choose

Every park decides its own rules, evidence and companion limits, and they change. Check the park’s own page before you travel; each card below links it. Travelling from the UK? See what each park says about UK documents. Not sure which arrangement fits? Which access scheme suits you? and the compare tool help.