Modern Foreign Language School Trip to the Puy du Fou Theme Park

Master falconers orchestrate a spell-binding ballet of birds in the setting of a ruined castle. Witness more than 330 magnificent birds, including eagles, falcons, vultures, kites, owls and dozens of other birds of prey, and get ready for an unforgettable, graceful experience!

Learn about Charette, a veteran of the American War of Independence, whose life changed dramatically in 1793 during the French Revolution.  You’ll be able to follow the great events that sealed Charette’s destiny, in this great epic and moving show, with one-of-a-kind virtual 360° staging! This show has won numerous awards, including the prestigious “Best Show in the World” award.

Travel back to the first century and watch an epic spectacle featuring the Viking invasion, set in a recreated village with dramatic battles and stunning special effects. Only a miracle can save the villagers from the fury of these fearsome assailants!  A fantastic immersive historical experience.

Join the French musketeers for a swashbuckling adventure. Staged in the Grand Carrousel, an oversized theatre equipped with the largest stage curtain in the world, this show is a flamboyant, romantic story with swordfights, flamenco dancing and equestrian feats! 

During the Hundred Years’ War, Jeanne d’Arc meets the knight Fulgent to gather all the best warriors ready to fight the English. A young shepherdess discovers a lance with special powers and protects a medieval castle against the enemy attack. The show features spectacular horse stunt riding and pyrotechnics.

Dive into the fantastic universe of the Arthurian legend! At the foot of the Font-Rognou ramparts, Merlin tests the courage of young Arthur. After having thwarted the spell of Excalibur, our hero discovers the wonders of the enchanted lake and the Lady of the Lake, and witnesses the surprising return of the Knights of the Round Table. Rediscover the famous legend and let yourself be carried away by this chivalrous ballet.

During the Belle Époque period, a gypsy mime artist falls for a famous actress. In a Méliès-style studio, the audience discovers a black-and-white set that, with perpetual movement via an ingenious mechanism, transports the characters into a live film. The whole story hinges on transitioning from black and white silent films to colourful talking pictures. Le Mime et l’Etoile was awarded ‘Best Show in the World’ by the most prestigious international jury at the THEA Awards Ceremony in Hollywood.

Go back 2,000 years, take your seats in the magnificent 7,000-seat Gallo-Roman stadium and prepare to be transported by the electric atmosphere! Gallic prisoners must win the Circus Games under the watchful eye of the Roman governor and his people. Throughout this show, they will take part in several events, must go head-to-head with the formidable gladiators and win the iconic chariot race! 

Venture into Puy du Fou’s century-old forest and arrive right in the middle of the First World War. You will be taken back in time to a real trench in the depths of winter where smoke fills the tunnels, the ground shakes with each new explosion and the sirens wail. This immersive walkthrough experience has won the ‘Best World Creation’ award.

Become explorers for a day and take to the high seas for a legendary scientific expedition, under the command of King Louis XVI! Leave the port of Brest and set sail to brave the unknown waters. Onboard the ship, take part in the great discoveries, from Cape Horn to Alaska, all the way to Vanikoro… and endure the most challenging of storms in this immersive experience!

In the 5th century, during the fall of the Roman Empire which was ravaged by Attila the Hun’s hordes, visitors will follow Clovis, King of the Franks. You will experience his epic battle scenes, incredible encounters with creatures from Norse mythology and an extraordinary voyage into the depths of the earth to the hall of the slain, Valhalla.

Forgotten for centuries, the Puy du Fou Château is now opening its doors! The paintings talk to you, the mirrors watch you, the ghosts are still dancing and the statues are waking up… Each room in the château reveals its wonders, still haunted by its glorious past. Explore the living splendours of the Renaissance.

Witness the most romantic of weddings and wonder at the spectacular memories projected onto the lake as soon as it gets dark. Attend this fantastic wedding, where dancers and giant sets will rise from the depths of the lake, appearing like mirages, coming to life to make the young bride and groom’s dream come true and give them an unforgettable celebration. Les Noces de Feu was awarded ‘Best Technological Innovation’ in 2020. (N.B.: This show is not available every night).

Take your seat in the immense 13,000-seat panoramic grandstand and witness an unforgettable experience under the stars. La Cinéscénie is set on a 23-hectare stage in front of the Puy du Fou castle, featuring 2,500 actors and dancers. This performance retraces seven centuries of history, blending real events with French legends. (N.B.: The night show is available on Fridays and Saturdays in high season only – supplement applies).

Take a day trip to the historic city of Angers, the capital of the Anjou region located on the river Maine. The city boasts an incredible castle, cathedral, ancient abbey, French gardens and several museums. The Chateau d’Angers is an imposing medieval fortress with 17 defensive towers. Inside the castle, see the Apocalypse Tapestry, the largest medieval tapestry series in the world. Other Chateaux in the area include the Chateau du Plessis-Bourre, the Chateau du Plessis-Mace, the Chateau du Serrant and the Chateau de Brissac.