Mirapolis was a theme park located in Courdimanche (Val-d'Oise, France), which was based on elements from French literature (novels and fables) and culture.
Sodex Parc and the Banque arabe internationale d'investissement [fr] set up financial arrangements for the main investor, Saudi businessman Ghaith Pharaon.
The park would be dominated by a huge statue of Gargantua, inside which a dark ride attraction would be installed.
[6] The first year, bad weather caused problems for outdoor events, and people often took refuge in the "Grand Théâtre".
Mirapolis may also have suffered from its complex theming (diluted in 1989 with funfair attractions), its image and its high upkeep.
The two main sections of the car park were made into a road and extended, forming the Boulevard des Merveilles in the Cergy-le-Haut [fr] area.
[8] On 20 May 2017, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the park, the association 'Mirapolis, les amis du parc' set up an exhibition in the Salle Georges Brassens of Menucourt, retracing the history of Mirapolis with the help of photographs, models and items.