The former Mirapolis theme park, closed since the early 1990s, could be experiencing a spectacular revival. A vast project currently under discussion envisions transforming the site into a new, world-class leisure destination, thanks to an investment that could exceed one billion euros. The project would involve the redevelopment of the former Mirapolis grounds, located in Courdimanche, in the Val-d'Oise department, about thirty kilometers from Paris. Closed after only five seasons of operation, the park had become one of the most notorious symbols of the major failures of the leisure industry in France.
A Dragon Ball theme park is among the attractions being considered.
The proposed program would notably include the creation of a theme park entirely dedicated to the world of Dragon BallVisitors could find areas inspired by the famous manga and its animated series adaptation, with immersive attractions, shows, shops, and restaurants dedicated to the franchise. If the project comes to fruition, it would be one of the largest investments ever made in France in the theme park sector, with the ambition of attracting both French and international visitors.
The unexpected return of a site abandoned for over thirty years
Opened in May 1987, Mirapolis was conceived around tales, legends, and great figures of French culture. Its immense 35-meter-high statue of Gargantua became the park's emblem. Despite several hundred million francs invested at the time, visitor numbers remained far below the set targets. After successive financial difficulties, the park closed its doors for good at the end of 1991. Since then, several redevelopment projects have been proposed but have never materialized.
Negotiations are still ongoing
At this stage, the project has not yet been officially launched, and discussions are ongoing regarding its financing and implementation. No timeline for completion or start of construction has been announced. If negotiations are successful, this project would mark the rebirth of an iconic site that has been abandoned for over three decades and could give rise to one of the largest leisure complexes in Europe.
