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INTRODUCTION 💥
Every fall, Parc Astérix swaps the magic potion for gallons of fake blood 🩸. Peur sur le Parc (“Fear in the Park”) is the Halloween event everyone talks about: mind-blowing haunted houses, actors who stalk you down the paths, night events until 1 a.m.… and lines that live up to the hype.
Adeline and I have been twice as a couple, and the last time we did the day AND the night event back to back. A very long day, but easily one of our best Halloween experiences in any park 😍. If you know us a little by now, you know we love thrills: we got our fill here.
In this article, we share everything you need to know before going to Peur sur le Parc: our ranking of the haunted houses, the scare zones and shows, Toutatis, the Filotomatix (is it worth it at Halloween?), tickets, where to eat, how to get there and where to stay. The practical info was checked in October 2026.
WHAT IS PEUR SUR LE PARC? 🎃
Peur sur le Parc is the Halloween season at Parc Astérix, located in Plailly in the Oise department, about 20 miles north of Paris. For several weeks, the park transforms: Halloween decorations, pumpkins, fog, monsters on the loose and a special lineup that ranges from a “little thrill” for families to real terror for adults.
In 2026, Peur sur le Parc runs from October 3 to November 8, on October weekends and then every day during the French All Saints’ Day school vacation. The park itself called the 2025 edition historic, and it’s easy to see why: the event draws huge crowds.
What sets it apart from other parks? Parc Astérix goes for a Halloween that’s much less family-oriented than Disneyland Paris. The haunted houses are real walk-throughs with actors, not just sets, and at night, things go up another notch. We compare the vibes of different parks in our article Halloween or Christmas in theme parks: our comparison.
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DAY OR NIGHT: WHY WE RECOMMEND BOTH 🌙
DAYTIME: FESTIVE AND (A LITTLE) SCARY
During the day, the mood stays festive: you enjoy the rides, decorations and shows, while already running into monsters along the paths. The haunted houses are open, and the new Bas-Fonds du Souk zone, in the Egyptian area, runs day and night. It’s fine for kids, as long as they like a bit of a scare.
NIGHTTIME: WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGES
When night falls, it’s a different park 😱. The lights dim, the fog rolls in, the actors are more numerous and much more relentless, and the haunted houses plunge into near-total darkness. That’s clearly why you go to Parc Astérix at Halloween.
In 2026, there are 12 night events, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.: October 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31, and November 7. On those days, the regular day ends at 6 p.m. (opening at 9 a.m.), then the park reopens for the evening.
⚠️ Heads up: the day and the night event are two separate tickets. The day ticket doesn’t get you into the evening, and vice versa. Several night events sell out every year, especially on weekends and around October 31.
OUR TYPICAL DAY
We picked a night-event weekend in October. The plan: arrive at opening, hit the big rides and haunted houses in the morning, take a breather in the late afternoon, then head back out for the evening. A packed day, we won’t lie 😅… but it’s really worth it.
Our tip: if you do both, stay nearby. Driving home after 1 a.m. is the best way to ruin the end of the night (we cover this in the hotels section).
THE HAUNTED HOUSES OF PEUR SUR LE PARC: OUR RANKING 👻
We did every haunted house, and not one disappointed us. Here’s our ranking, from scariest to least scary (in our opinion!).
1. LES CATACOMBES 💀
Our number 1. And the fear starts before you even go in: the line is themed to pull you into the atmosphere, so you reach the entrance already on edge. Inside, it’s a dark, narrow, twisting path where you lose your bearings fast. The worst part? Getting grabbed by the actors… and Adeline got most of it 😅. The immersion is total: you completely forget you’re in a theme park. It’s terrifying (in the best way) 😱.
⚠️ Heads up: this walk-through isn’t recommended for claustrophobic people.
2. LES ENFERS DE POMPÉI 🌋
Pompeii was incredible. The lava and ash sets are stunning and the staging is very polished: you really feel like you’re in the city as it disappears. Good to know: during night events, Les Enfers de Pompéi is accessed with a paid reserved time slot (€6), on top of your ticket. It’s the only haunted house we paid extra for, and it was worth it.
3. LE TOMBEAU DES DIEUX 🏺
A Peur sur le Parc classic, in the Egyptian area. A little less intense than the first two in our opinion, but still very effective, especially at night when you’re plunged into total darkness. Special mention for the crocodile part 🐊, which is really scary… and gets you a little wet along the way 💦! Here, the scares hit all at once, without warning, especially since the actors can touch you. Guaranteed effect.
4. LA FORÊT SANS RETOUR 🌲 (NEW IN 2026)
The big new addition for 2026: an outdoor trail through the woods, 250 meters long (about 820 feet), billed as an open-air haunted house and offered during night events. The setting is gorgeous, but for us, it’s not the scariest. And like any new attraction, the wait was very long.
Our tip: if you don’t have a skip-the-line pass, don’t make it a priority. Save your time for Les Catacombes and Pompéi.
THE TIP THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING: GO FIRST ☝️
In the haunted houses, you move through in small groups. If you’re at the front of the group, you take every jump scare head-on. If you’re behind, or if the line moves slowly and everyone bunches up, you see the actors coming… and the effect falls a bit flat. To get all the chills, rush to the front 😈.
ANECDOTE: ADELINE, TARGET NUMBER 1 🎯
In every single haunted house, without exception, the actors went after Adeline. Apparently, the fear was written all over her face, and her look must have given them quite the motivation 😂. If you’re the most scared person in your group… you’ve been warned, it shows!
SCARE ZONES, SHOWS AND THE MONSTER PARADE 🪓
THE CHAINSAW MAN (AND OUR GIGGLE FIT)
You can’t talk about Peur sur le Parc without him. Between the scare zones, actors roam the paths, and the one holding the chainsaw is terrifying. The noise, the walk, the way he charges at visitors… He doesn’t run, but it’s really scary. The result: a huge fit of nervous laughter for both of us 🤣.
LES BAS-FONDS DU SOUK (NEW IN 2026)
The new 2026 scare zone is set in the Egyptian area, with five new characters, open day and night.
THE SIRIUS: ZOMBIES BY DAY, DJ BY NIGHT 🚢
During the day, we loved the show on the Sirius ship, where zombies come right up to the audience: very well done, and it’s scary. At night, La Malédiction du Sirius turns into a late-night DJ set. We weren’t there for the DJ set, but it’s a good idea for a break between two haunted houses.
THE OTHER 2026 SHOWS
- 💃 La Danse des morts-vivants: a new show at the Camp des Lames d’Acier.
- 🎩 Gladiator Illusionis: a new magic and illusion show in the Arenas.
- 💡 La façade d’OzIris: a sound and light show projected during night events only.
- 🧟 Le Défilé des Monstres: the big parade that closes the evening.
Overall, we found the shows fun, with real staging. But let’s be honest: you mostly come for the haunted houses and the actors.
TOUTATIS AND THE THRILL RIDES 🎢
Halloween or not, you don’t leave Parc Astérix without riding Toutatis. It’s my number 1 across every park I’ve been to, no less. This launched roller coaster is the tallest and fastest in France: 51 meters (167 feet) tall and a top speed estimated at 110 km/h (68 mph), with accelerations and airtime that give you no break. For comparison, we ranked the best thrill rides at Europa-Park: Toutatis has nothing to envy them.
We did every ride, and the verdict is clear: Parc Astérix is a real thrill park, a crazy one even. There are rides for little ones, but if you’re coming as a family with young kids, factor that into your choice: a good share of the big rides will be off-limits for them.
Our tip: at Halloween, the crowds send wait times through the roof. Ride Toutatis right at opening, or get the right skip-the-line pass (see just below). And to know how much time to plan on site, we put together Visiting Parc Astérix: how many days to see it all?
FILOTOMATIX: IS IT WORTH IT AT PEUR SUR LE PARC? ⏱️
The Filotomatix is Parc Astérix’s paid skip-the-line pass, bought on top of your entry ticket. During Peur sur le Parc, there’s a Day version and a Night version of each option, and they don’t all cover the same things. Here are the official 2026 prices (online/on-site prices, checked in October 2026).
THE “PEUR” OPTIONS (HAUNTED HOUSES)
- 👻 Filotomatix Peur: €20 during the day (3 haunted houses: Catacombes, Tombeau des Dieux, Enfers de Pompéi) and €25 at night (4 houses, including La Forêt sans Retour). It also includes a premium spot at the Gladiator Illusionis show.
- 🎢👻 Filotomatix Or + Peur: €69 / €75 during the day, €75 / €79 at night. One no-wait ride on 9 attractions, plus the haunted houses.
- 🌋 Filotomatix Les Enfers de Pompéi (night): €6. It’s not a skip-the-line pass, but the reserved time slot to get into Pompéi in the evening.
THE RIDE OPTIONS
- 🥉 Bronze: €19 / €25, virtual queue on 9 attractions.
- 🥈 Argent (Silver): €35 / €39, wait time cut in half on 9 attractions (one ride each).
- 🥇 Or (Gold): €55 / €59, one no-wait ride on 9 attractions.
- 🚀 Illimité (Unlimited): €139 / €145, unlimited no-wait access on 12 attractions, Toutatis included.
- 💎 Double Illimité (Double Unlimited): €179 / €185 during the day, €185 / €189 at night, the Unlimited pass plus the haunted houses.
⚠️ Heads up: Toutatis is only included in the Illimité and Double Illimité options. If it’s your priority (and it should be 😉), double-check before you buy. And buy online: it’s cheaper than on site.
OUR TAKE ON THE FILOTOMATIX
We had Filotomatix passes, and we’ll be upfront: at this time of year, even with one, the wait is still long. Peur sur le Parc is packed, and naturally the skip-the-line queues fill up too. You might feel a little let down in the moment… but that’s just the season.
Is it still worth it? Yes, if you have the budget. The time you save is real, especially on the haunted houses and the big rides. To put it another way: it’s like flying first class instead of business. You end up in the same place, just a lot more comfortably 😉.
⚠️ Heads up: Filotomatix passes are sold in limited numbers each day. At Halloween, book them at the same time as your tickets.
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PEUR SUR LE PARC TICKETS: BOOK AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE 🎟️
We’ve always bought our tickets on the official Parc Astérix website. Booking early means paying less and being sure to get your date.
2026 prices (checked in October 2026):
- 🌙 Night ticket: €53 online, €58 on site (subject to availability), ages 3 and up.
- ☀️ Billet Malin (day): €49, on certain dates and in limited numbers.
- 🎫 Billet Futé (day): from €59 per adult and €56 per child.
- 🔄 Billet Liberté Flex: €68 per adult, €59 per child.
- 👨👩👧👦 Billet Tribu (5 to 15 people): from €56 per person.
Looking for ways to pay less at theme parks? Many of the tips in our article Disneyland Paris tickets: tips and deals also apply to Parc Astérix.
WHERE TO EAT AT PARC ASTÉRIX DURING HALLOWEEN? 🍽️
Price-wise, no surprises: it’s like every other park. Wait times at the restaurants vary a lot depending on the time, so eat at off-peak hours if you can.
LES FASTES DU NIL 👍
Our pleasant surprise: it was nice and tasty, and it wasn’t too crowded. This restaurant in the Egyptian area actually won an award at the 2025 Park World Excellence Awards. A perfect spot to eat without losing an hour.
LE P’OZ KEBAB 👎
This one wasn’t the best kebab of our lives… pretty bland. We wouldn’t necessarily recommend it.
LE BUFFET DE L’HORREUR 🧟
To dine in the spirit of things, the Buffet de l’Horreur (Horror Buffet) moves in 2026 to the new restaurant Les Comptoirs d’Épidemaïs. During the day, there are no actors; at night, it becomes an immersive experience. Expect €37.20 per adult and €12.50 per child (ages 3-11) during the day, and €38.20 at night with a reservation.
Our tip: some restaurants ask you to book a time slot. Do it as soon as you arrive (or ahead of time) so you’re not left without a table at rush hour.
HOW TO GET TO PARC ASTÉRIX? 🚆
BY TRAIN + UBER: OUR CHOICE
We came from Avignon by TGV to the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport station, then took an Uber to Parc Astérix. We paid about €30 one way. The ride is short, direct, with no waiting, and with luggage: for two people, we found it much more convenient than the shuttle.
👉 Book your train to Roissy on SNCF Connect: from the south of France, it’s the easiest way to avoid crossing Paris. And if you’re in the Avignon area like us, we’ve also covered Parc Spirou in Provence.
BY SHUTTLE FROM ROISSY
A shuttle connects the Roissypole bus station to the park about every 30 minutes on opening days, for a ride of around twenty minutes. 2026 prices: €8 one way and €14 round trip per person ages 3 and up (free for under 3s). The price has gone up: the round trip used to be €11. Traveling solo, the shuttle is unbeatable; but for two, the gap with an Uber gets small, and the comfort of a direct ride, without waiting for the next departure, quickly makes the difference.
⚠️ Heads up: check the time of the last shuttle if you’re doing the night event, since the evening ends at 1 a.m.
BY CAR
The park is directly accessible from the A1 highway, with its own exit. The bad news: parking went up to €25 per vehicle when Peur sur le Parc 2026 launched (it was €20 before). Factor it into your budget.
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WHERE TO STAY AT PARC ASTÉRIX? 🏡
Our tip: stay at a Parc Astérix hotel. The atmosphere is incredible, especially at Halloween, and after a night event that ends at 1 a.m., you’ll be thrilled to be just a few minutes’ walk from your bed 😴.
Another perk: guests at the park hotels can get in 30 minutes before opening. Let’s be honest: in our experience, not all rides are open at that point, so don’t book the hotel just for this perk. It mostly lets you already be inside the park and get a little head start on the crowds.
LES QUAIS DE LUTÈCE 🏛️
A gorgeous, very upscale hotel (4 stars), themed around Gallo-Roman Paris. We loved the hotel’s atmosphere at Halloween, and especially the photos with the characters: a really great moment, don’t miss it if you stay there 📸.
LES TROIS HIBOUX 🦉
Same verdict: a very nice hotel, with raised rooms, and a very generous breakfast with tons of choice 🥐 (perfect to fuel up before a big day). But its big strength is its location: it’s right next to the park, connected by a private path, with early entry. For doing the day and the night event back to back, it’s just perfect.
👉 Compare prices for Parc Astérix hotels and nearby on Booking: at Halloween, they fill up very fast, especially on night-event evenings.
OUR REVIEW OF PEUR SUR LE PARC 💭
We won’t beat around the bush: for us, Peur sur le Parc is the best Halloween of any French theme park. The haunted houses are insanely good (special mention for Les Catacombes and Les Enfers de Pompéi), the actors are formidable, and the night event has an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. Add Toutatis, our favorite ride in any park, and you’ve got an unforgettable day.
The flip side is the crowds. At this time of year, the waits are monstrous, even with a Filotomatix, and the budget can climb fast between tickets, skip-the-line passes, parking and meals. You have to accept it going in: it’s the price of the fall’s hottest event.
Our tips in a nutshell:
- 🎟️ Book everything in advance: tickets, skip-the-line passes, hotel and restaurant time slots.
- ⏱️ Get a Filotomatix if your budget allows, keeping in mind that the wait is still long.
- 🎢 Don’t miss Toutatis.
- 🌙 Do the night event, ideally on the same day as the daytime visit.
- 🏡 Stay on site to enjoy the atmosphere to the very end.
- ☝️ Go to the front of the group in the haunted houses.
👉 What about you? Have you done Peur sur le Parc yet? Which haunted house scared you the most?
FAQ: YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT PEUR SUR LE PARC ❓
Have other questions about Peur sur le Parc? Ask them in the comments, we’ll be happy to answer!
Peur sur le Parc 2026 runs from October 3 to November 8, 2026 at Parc Astérix, on October weekends and then every day during the French All Saints’ Day school vacation. Night events take place on October 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31, as well as November 7.
Night events run from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. On night-event days, the regular day runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a separate ticket.
The 2026 night ticket costs €53 online and €58 on site, subject to availability. It’s valid for ages 3 and up and doesn’t include the daytime visit.
No. The day and the night event are two separate tickets. To do both, you have to buy both.
Yes, especially at night! The haunted houses are real walk-throughs with actors, and the scare zones have some great frights in store. During the day, the mood stays more festive.
The daytime visit is fine for kids who like a bit of a scare. For the night event, this is our personal opinion and not a park rule: we’d recommend it from age 12, and only if the child really wants to go, because it can be very scary.
For us, it’s Les Catacombes, followed by Les Enfers de Pompéi. Everyone has their own fear threshold, but those are the two that stuck with us the most.
Yes, most of them. During night events, Les Enfers de Pompéi is accessed with a paid reserved time slot (€6), on top of your ticket.
Yes if you have the budget, because it saves you time. But when it’s crowded, the wait is still long even with one. The Filotomatix Peur costs €20 during the day and €25 at night (2026 prices). For Toutatis, you need the Illimité option (€139 online).
Parking costs €25 per vehicle since Peur sur le Parc 2026 launched.
The easiest way is to take the train to the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport station, then catch the shuttle (€8 one way in 2026) or a rideshare. We paid about €30 for an Uber for the two of us.
At one of the park hotels, like Les Quais de Lutèce or Les Trois Hiboux. Guests can get in before opening (not all rides are open yet), and above all it’s much more convenient after a night event that ends at 1 a.m.
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