La Mer de Sable is an
amusement park
An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central ...
founded 1963 and is located in
Ermenonville Forest. The park is close to the
commune of
Ermenonville in the
Oise department
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* Departmentalization, division of a larger organization into parts with specific responsibility
Government and military
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of northern
France. The park is owned and operated by the Looping Group.
History
The park was founded by the French actor
Jean Richard in 1963 on lands leased by from the
Institut de France. The park was bought by
Compagnie des Alpes in July 2005, who at the time owned
Parc Astérix, another amusement park only 5 km away. The park was then sold to its current owner, the Looping Group in 2015.
References
Amusement parks in France
Amusement parks opened in 1963
1963 establishments in France
Tourist attractions in Oise
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