Our take
A free municipal park, half botanical garden, half funfair: sequoias and rare tree species on one side, 1900 carousel and little train on the other.
Twelve hectares of landscaped park dating from 1874 in the very centre of La Bourboule: sequoias, little train, 1900 carousel and rides, entry open to all.
Twelve hectares of landscaped park in the very centre of La Bourboule, laid out in 1874, at 850 metres altitude. The trees have had time to grow, and it shows: sequoias, rare tree species, a perennial garden and a river winding through the park.
The park's other face is the rides section, the one that brings families back every summer: Wild West little train, 1900 carousel, 18-hole mini-golf, dodgems, balance course, around fifteen rides in all, and three donkeys, Chipie, Crunch and Cachou. Entry to the park is open to all: you only pay for the rides, with tokens or a wristband. Between spins on the rides, the free play areas and a picnic fill the rest of the afternoon.
Coming out of season? The park stays open every day, and the walk among the sequoias and the perennial garden is reason enough on its own. In 2026, the rides ran from 4 April to 20 September, with closing days on weekdays outside the school holidays. And the giant slides close in winter.
Why we love it
- Sequoias in a landscaped park laid out in 1874
- Around fifteen rides: little train, 1900 carousel, mini-golf
- Entry open to everyone all year round, rides by token or wristband
- A perennial garden, rare tree species and a river that winds through
Top tip
Entry is open to all: come even outside the rides season, the perennial garden and the sequoias are worth the walk on their own. In winter, the giant slides are closed, so warn the children before you go in.
Before you go
- Afternoons in season, when the rides are running
- Free car parks around the park, on Avenue Agis Ledru.
- Park entry free. Paid rides: in 2026, a token at €4 (1 or 2 tokens depending on the ride), day wristband at €19 (over 1.20 m) or €17 (0.95 to 1.20 m), €16 per person from four people (Pass'Tribu).
- Play areas and swings open to all, rides for all ages, toilets with a baby-changing table.
- Paths accessible with a pushchair.
- Park entry is free: you only pay for the rides, by single tokens or with a wristband.
- The rides open from April, following a calendar published by the park: check before promising the children the little train.
- Picnic areas, a wifi zone and toilets with a baby-changing table on site: a whole afternoon can be spent without leaving the park.
Weather for the next 3 days
Today
12°/1°
4 mm · 29 km/h
Tomorrow
14°/-1°
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Tue 27
18°/7°
0 mm · 17 km/h
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Practical info
- Address
- Av. Agis Ledru, 63150 La Bourboule, France
63150 La Bourboule
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It's for you if
- You are travelling with children: the rides and play areas fill half a day
- You like remarkable trees: sequoias and rare tree species await you
- You are looking for a free break between two hikes in the Sancy
Give it a miss if
- You are coming from October to March for the rides: out of season, only the park itself can be visited
- You are after absolute peace in high summer: on the rides side, it is lively
Your logbook
Around Parc Fenestre
8 spots in and around La Bourboule, enough to build your day.
Where to eat close by
Le Garrison
4.6La Bourboule · a 5-minute walk away
€€€Les Fées Mères
4.6La Bourboule · 1.4 km away
Là-Haut
4.8Le Mont-Dore · 3.7 km away
Where to stay nearby
€€€Cabanes des Volcans
4.4La Tour-d'Auvergne · 3.4 km away
Hôtel Le Castelet
4.6Le Mont-Dore · 5.5 km away
Chambre et table d'hôtes La Burande
4.9La Tour-d'Auvergne · 6.2 km away
Hikes nearby
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On footBanne d'Ordanche
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- 8.5 km
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- 3 h
On footPlateau du Guéry via the Puy Loup
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- 4 h 30 min
Worth a read
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Guide
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On footPlateau du Guéry via the Puy Loup
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- +530 m
- 4 h 30 min
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