Puy du Fou

Much more than just an amusement park, Puy du Fou is a unique concept in the world where history becomes a grand spectacle. Here, there are no mechanical rides, but rather total immersion in recreated historical villages (from a 1900s town to a medieval city) and breathtakingly technical stage productions. Each show is a living fresco: from Viking longships emerging from flames to gladiatorial combats in a Roman coliseum, not forgetting the aerial ballet of falcons above the spectators, everything is designed to evoke a cinematic emotion in real time. The park is also a repository of ancestral skills. Strolling between shows, visitors can discover artisans (illuminators, blacksmiths, master glassmakers) working before the public's eyes in a 55-hectare protected natural setting. As night falls, the estate lights up for the Cinéscénie, the world's largest nighttime spectacular, or "Les Noces de Feu" (The Wedding of Fire), a nighttime extravaganza on the water where sets and actors emerge from the depths of the lake in a blend of music and magical visual effects. Gastronomy at Puy du Fou also embraces historical immersion. You can dine in a medieval banquet setting or savor traditional Vendée dishes such as jambon-mojettes (local white beans) or the famous Vendée brioche. The park focuses on regional products, with inns offering updated versions of traditional recipes, allowing visitors to extend the adventure right to their plate.