Romus et Rapidus

Romus et Rapidus
Parc Astérix
NameLa Descente du Styx (1989-2006)
AreaL'Empire Romain
Coordinates49°08′04″N 02°34′13″E / 49.13444°N 2.57028°E / 49.13444; 2.57028
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 30, 1989 (1989-04-30)
Ride statistics
Attraction typeRiver rapids ride
ManufacturerIntamin
ModelRiver rapids
Length540 m (1,770 ft)
Riders per vehicle9
Height restriction100 cm (3 ft 3 in)
Virtual queue
Filotomatix Available
Must transfer from wheelchair

Romus et Rapidus (Latin pronunciation: [ˈroːmus et ˈrapidus]) is a river rapids ride operating at Parc Astérix, in Plailly, France. The ride is based on the Roman mythology tale of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome. In 2006, a young boy fell from his raft and drowned.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "www.parcasterix.fr".
  2. ↑ "Attractionland - Au revoir". www.attractionland.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.