Futuroscope’s indoor imaging experiences make the park into a yearround attraction the weather can’t spoil, but there are plenty of outdoor areas where you can relax in the fresh air and take in the array of eye-catching buildings. Bring a picnic, buy from a range of competitively priced takeaways, or try one of the six themed restaurants.

Younger visitors will love Children’s World, a safe outdoor play area with more than 20 fun activities that can be enjoyed independently or shared with the family. Ride on water bikes or drive an electric car round a road circuit. Play a giant outdoor xylophone, ride the zip line, or have fun on the climbing frames.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a panoramic view of the park, as well as the unusual buildings of the adjacent science and technology park, from the revolving platform of the Gyratour.

Then as night falls, take your seat in the openair stands around the lake for the spectacular Blue Note Mystery, a 25-minute extravaganza of lights, music and fountains, that is included in the ticket price. Launched in 2009, the show was devised by Yves Pépin, artistic advisor for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, and many other high-profile, multi-media events.

Follow the story of the funky DJ who goes in search of the pure blue note which appears fleetingly as a beautiful face shimmering above the water, only to disappear again. And enjoy a journey through a multicoloured world brought vividly to life by laser effects, graphic waves and an unforgettable sonic ballet.

Unmissable.