Compagnie des Alpes Shows Interest in Futuroscope

According to the media, the Compagnie des Alpes Group (operator of Parc Astérix and Walibi parks) has planned to take over the French theme park Futuroscope in Poitiers. The Vienne department, which currently owns 70 percent of the park, would with 30 percent remain a significant shareholder with special rights such as minority blocking. (eap)