Their village is located in an area near where Brittany is in France today, in the upper northwest corner of the country. It was known back in the age of Asterix (50 BC) as Armorica. read more
The success of the series has led to the adaptation of several books into 13 films: nine animated, and four live action (one of which, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, was a major box office success in France). There have also been a number of games based on the characters, and a theme park near Paris, Parc Astérix. read more