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Carrousel Galopant – Frans Rorive

Belgian horse carousel

Operator: Frans Rorive

Carrousel Galopant Frans Rorive is a travelling horse carousel run by Belgian showman Frans Rorive. “Carrousel Galopant” is French for the classic galloping carousel. At funfairs such as the Foire à 1 Euro in Huy, it offers a leisurely ride. It is a welcome break between the faster rides.

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What to expect

IntensityGentle
  • Family-friendly

A galloping carousel from a bygone age: Carrousel Galopant is funfair nostalgia you can climb aboard.

What it’s like to ride Carrousel Galopant Frans Rorive

Choose a horse or another seat and climb aboard. The platform then turns at a leisurely pace. A typical feature of a galloping carousel is that the horses gently move up and down. You can see exactly which figures and movements this carousel has when you visit.

Music and lighting also create the classic carousel atmosphere. That makes a ride especially lovely in the evening, when the funfair lights are glowing.

General

Model
Carrousel Galopant (horse carousel)

History of Carrousel Galopant Frans Rorive

Galloping carousels have been a fixture at European fairs since the 19th century. Frans Rorive continues this tradition at Belgian fairgrounds, keeping a piece of funfair history alive. A carousel run by Gaëtan Rorive is also listed at another funfair around the same time. They are therefore probably two different attractions. The manufacturer and year of construction have not yet been publicly documented.

Operator
Frans Rorive
Type of operation
Travelling
Status
Active / in operation

Operator and appearances of Carrousel Galopant Frans Rorive

The organiser's line-up of rides will tell you whether Carrousel Galopant Frans Rorive will be at your funfair. Find the dates in the funfair calendar and more classics in the attractions overview.

Who is the carousel suitable for?

The horse carousel is ideal for families with young children, as well as adults who enjoy nostalgia. Younger children usually ride with an accompanying adult. You can find out the exact rules at the ticket booth. For example, staff can help you get on if a horse is a little high. The carousel also makes a lovely photo opportunity if you want to capture your child riding.

Upcoming funfair dates

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Sources: line-up of rides for the Foire à 1 Euro Huy (City of Huy).

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