Space hotel and Hyperloop restaurant for an ambitious Futuroscope

In a few hours' time, Thomas Pesquet will take part in the Alpha mission and take command of the International Space Station (ISS): a first for a Frenchman, and an experience that ordinary mortals will never get close to. To compensate, Futuroscope has decided to launch a new hotel concept. The "Cosmos Stationan establishment four starsis due to open in spring 2022. "Top of the range", "themed", "experiential", "unique in France": the park's managers have high ambitions for this project, which has a budget of 19 million eurosand will occupy a area of two hectares.

Equipped with 76 rooms - Or rather 76 "space cabins", the Station Cosmos hotel will be inspired by a galactic station, and will immerse visitors in settings inspired by the worlds of science fiction and high-tech. The new establishment will also have a vast adjoining restaurant (seating 200), also presented as "unique in France", and named "The Hyperloop. On the menu: tables equipped with touch screens for placing orders, and a vertical ramp from which dishes and bottles will rise before being "tipped" onto the table. launch themselves on an elaborate rail system, looping around to arrive directly at the recipient's table "The project will also include a lounge bar with terrace. " The conquest of space is a theme that matches visitors' expectations: projecting into the future "says Rodolphe Bouin, Chairman of the Futuroscope Management Board. " That's why the rooms will reflect the theme of space, with an eye for detail, to offer an immersive experience as an extension of your visit to the Park. ".

boost the hotel offer in line with the Park's content

" Futuroscope aims to become a European resortA destination for short to medium stays. To achieve this, we need to boost the hotel offer in line with the Park's content, in order to increase the capacity and quality of accommodation. By expanding our offer, we can increase our appeal and win new markets. "says Rodolphe Bouin. To achieve these objectives, the Futuroscope management launched a vast development plan last year, supported by the Banque des Territoires, Compagnie des Alpes and the Vienne department, which includes the new Station Cosmos hotel. Estimated at some 300 million euros investment in ten years - whose ¾ before 2025 - The plan calls for the addition of a major new attraction every two years, a new-generation restaurant, a "themed aqua-ludic park" and two themed hotels. In addition to Station Cosmos, Futuroscope plans to add 120 lodges with terraces to its accommodation offering, based on an "unusual and ecological" concept, in 2023.

the determination to attract more than 2.5 million visitors a year

The new dimension of Futuroscope, which aims to become a resort of over 22 hectaresThe aim is to boost visitor numbers. Bruno Belin, President of the Vienne Departmental Council and Senator for the Vienne, believes that " This unprecedented investment programme will consolidate Futuroscope's position as an exceptional holiday destination. We are determined to attract more than 2.5 million visitors a year, which means more business for our hotels and restaurants. It's the affirmation that tourism is a key part of the Vienne's economic activity. In this way, Futuroscope is consolidating its position as a driving force in conveying the image of the department beyond its borders. ".