Romus et Rapidus | |
Location: | Parc Astérix |
Status: | Operating |
Previousattraction: | The Descent of the Styx |
Type: | River rapids ride |
Manufacturer: | Intamin |
Length M: | 540 |
Romus et Rapidus (pronounced as /la/) is a river rapids ride operating at Parc Astérix, in Plailly, France. The ride evokes the Roman mythology tale of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome. In 2006, a young boy fell from his raft and drowned in the ride's roaring current.[1] [2]