Puy du Fou is a prominent historical theme park group based in Les Epesses, Vendée, France. Founded in 1977, it has become the second largest theme park in France, attracting over 3.5 million visitors each year. The park is known for its grand-scale, live-action historical spectacles, featuring immersive theatrical productions that bring history to life through original storytelling. These shows involve hundreds of actors, stunt performers, and animals, staged in large arenas and historical villages that authentically recreate different eras.
The company operates a dual structure, with a non-profit organization producing the flagship night show "Cinéscénie" and a limited company managing daily operations. Puy du Fou also invests in training through its Académie and Académie Junior, focusing on performing arts and theater technology. With international expansions in Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, Puy du Fou aims to become a leading global brand by 2030. The company has received multiple awards for its excellence, including recognition as "Best Park in the World" and ranking first in Tripadvisor’s theme park category in 2022.
Puy du Fou is a prominent historical theme park group based in Les Epesses, Vendée, France. Founded in 1977, it has become the second largest theme park in France, attracting over 3.5 million visitors each year. The park is known for its grand-scale, live-action historical spectacles, featuring immersive theatrical productions that bring history to life through original storytelling. These shows involve hundreds of actors, stunt performers, and animals, staged in large arenas and historical villages that authentically recreate different eras.
The company operates a dual structure, with a non-profit organization producing the flagship night show "Cinéscénie" and a limited company managing daily operations. Puy du Fou also invests in training through its Académie and Académie Junior, focusing on performing arts and theater technology. With international expansions in Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, Puy du Fou aims to become a leading global brand by 2030. The company has received multiple awards for its excellence, including recognition as "Best Park in the World" and ranking first in Tripadvisor’s theme park category in 2022.
