Wave Island marks a record-breaking season with 172,000 visitors while Parc Spirou Provence posts a +35% jump in attendance
Monteux, September 2026 – With 172,000 visitors welcomed this summer, Wave Island achieved a 13.5% increase compared to 2025, celebrating the best season in its history! At the same time, Parc Spirou Provence recorded a visitor jump of over 35% since opening in April. These fantastic results reinforce the strategy built around a complete leisure destination bringing together both parks and the Wave Village.
A record-breaking summer season for Wave Island
With over 20,000 additional visitors compared to 2025, Wave Island confirms its huge appeal for French families as well as holidaymakers visiting the region.
All summer long, Wave Island enjoyed vibrant crowds, cementing its reputation as the go-to spot for water-filled fun and adventures in the South of France.
Attendance was boosted not only by the sunny summer heat, but also by the expanded offerings for visitors, who can now dive into a complete experience combining water park, theme park, and accommodations.
Wave Village boosts short-stay getaways
Beyond the soaring attendance figures, the 2026 season marks a fresh milestone in building the tourist destination created around both parks.
The perfect synergy between Wave Island, Parc Spirou Provence, and the Wave Village is winning over more and more families. This summer, nearly one in ten visitors chose to explore both parks, proving the excitement for a package that bundles a water park, theme park, and on-site stays. This momentum fuels the group's ambition to keep growing a premier family holiday destination right in the heart of Provence.
Packages combining accommodations, Wave Island, and Parc Spirou Provence are delighting more and more families, powering the group's vision to develop a top-tier regional short-break destination.
+35% attendance boost for Parc Spirou Provence
The excitement continues at Parc Spirou Provence!
Since launching its season in April, the park has already seen attendance surge by more than 35% compared to the same period in 2025, confirming the soaring appeal of its attractions and exciting new additions.
While Wave Island has just wrapped up its sunny summer season, Parc Spirou Provence is keeping the fun going until November 11, giving guests the chance to extend their adventure with Wave Village and getaways featuring two days of exploration at Parc Spirou Provence.
Heading into Halloween and the NARUTO Night Shows
The next big highlight of the season will be the Halloween festival, running from October 3 to November 11, 2026.
For this special occasion, the park will slip into its autumn colors with entertainment and shows specially designed for families. The park is also launching the second edition of Cirque Carnage, an immersive haunted house at the heart of the Halloween lineup, to the delight of thrill-seekers who turn out in greater numbers every year to take on the challenge!
Guests will also get to experience the highly anticipated NARUTO Night Shows, scheduled for October 17, 24, 30, and 31, extending the adventure well into the evening in an immersive and festive atmosphere.
A long-lasting momentum
This year's fantastic results from Wave Island and Parc Spirou Provence confirm the wonderful harmony between both destinations and supercharge the group's vision for future growth.
The goal remains to keep building a complete family holiday destination that draws visitors for multi-day getaways and contributes positively to the region's enduring appeal.
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