Puy du Fou
Pidifu? could? This theme park, with a (very) French name, located in the heart of Loire Valley and mysteriously unknown in Spain, has become a benchmark for european theme parks , winning in 2012 and 2014 the title “ Thea Award” for the Best Theme Park in the World .
Can you imagine what it would be like to witness a gladiator fight (hungry lions included) inside a Colosseum replica ? Would you like to visit a trench from the First World War and then drop into the French Belle Epoque ? What if I told you that you are going to immerse yourself in the history of the American Revolutionary War , surrounded by a 360º stage built specifically for the “Último Panaché”, winning show of the “Thea Award” for the Best Show of 2017? Amazing, right? Well, it's even more shocking when all these historical deeds happen before your eyes.
All the shows are millimeter care so that you live every moment as if you were inside a movie, not in vain, the music of their shows is composed by p Hollywood OST Professionals, with the exclusive participation of Spanish Carlos Nunez , which sets music to one of the most important representations of him. If the very Ridley Scott visited the park, he would shoot 6 or 7 films in its facilities. In two days. (Ridley, if you're reading us, Puy du Fou is your place).
The Viking Battle of Puy du Fou
From the costumes to the scenery , going through the architecture (here there is no cheating or papier-mâché) Puy du Fou has been teaching a true master class in History for more than 40 years. It has audio guides in Spanish to understand the plot line of each of its shows , but I recommend surrendering to ambient sound and live the experience in the original version , because it is not necessary to know French to enjoy a Viking ship on fire, descending a hill, or the flight of more than 200 birds of prey flying over the heads of the public in one of the best falconry choreographies in the world.
And the kids won't get bored with so much historical "rattle"? Surely they are the ones who most enjoy all the artistic display and end up explaining to adults the fights between knights, villains and musketeers. The educational work of the park is such that in 2015 they created the Puy du Foy Académie , a primary school in which they mix school education with the practice of performing arts.
Vikings, chariot races, assaults on castles... At Puy du Fou the experience of living, smelling and savoring history never ends, since on the outskirts of the park there are themed hotels , perfectly equipped, so you can sleep in a medieval village, in a Gallo-Roman-inspired hotel or in a Renaissance villa.
Le Camp du Drap d'Or
Has your appetite for history been whetted but going to France is not part of your plans? If you wait until 2019, Toledo will host the opening of a Puy du Fou branch in our country, in the image and likeness of its French “father”, but 100% dedicated to the History of Spain.
It is no coincidence that Toledo has been the destination chosen to erect the second theme park of the Gallic group. His founder, Nicolas de Villiers , has highlighted the historical value of the city and its geographical location (very prone to tourism) .
Ministers of Time, your moment in history has come!
Destiny of Knight to the Puy du Fou
IN DATA
- Puy du Fou is located in the region of Pays de la Loire, in the village of Les Espesse
- The closest city is ** Nantes (1 h.) ** which you can easily reach from Madrid with Iberia Express services
- Opens from April to September
- 2017 rates: Adults from €33 and children from €23
- You can rent simultaneous translation headsets for €9 (€15 including a €6 deposit that is returned at the end of the day) for 2 people
- Wi-Fi is now freely available throughout the park
Quadriga at Puy du Fou