Luna Park, Paris
| Company type | Entertainment venue |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amusement park |
| Founded | 1907 or 1909 |
| Founder | Théodore Vienne, Robert Coquelle, Victor Breyer |
| Defunct | 1931 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Paris, France |
Luna Park was an entertainment venue located near Porte Maillot in Paris, France, operating from either 1907 or 1909 until 1931. Among its attractions were a shoot-the-chutes ride, a scenic railway, and "Le Chatouilleur" ("Diabolic wheels"), a roller coaster-style ride featuring rocking cars. Visitors could also enjoy a river journey winding through the mountain structure beneath the scenic railway, as well as a dance hall. The park included an attraction named the Brooklyn Bridge. Its hours of operation spanned from 1:00 p.m. until midnight.
The Wonderland Français was established in 1907 by industrialist and sports promoter Théodore Vienne from Roubaix, together with Robert Coquelle and Victor Breyer, who also developed a sports stadium within Luna Park.
In 1913, The New York Times announced that heavyweight champion Jack Johnson was scheduled to face Frank Moran in Paris in early 1914. Two organizations—the Nouveau Cirque and Wonderland Français (managed by Vienne)—vied to host the bout at Luna Park, which was preferred due to its appeal to an elite audience.
Facing reduced visitor numbers amid deteriorating global economic conditions, the park's proprietors introduced exhibits of 25 preserved whales and 100 live penguins in 1931. Nevertheless, these measures failed to prevent Luna Park from closing during the autumn of that year.