Puy Du Fou - Attractions

Attractions

The park is split into five separate attractions, each running for approximately 30 – 40 minutes:

The Secret of the Lance is set in front of the battlements of a Middle Age Castle. It relates the story of a young shepherdess who must defend alone her donjon from the English knights, helped by a lance with supernatural powers. It is the new show in 2010, replacing The Battle of the Keep.

The Vikings is set in a reconstructed 1000 year old fortress that is attacked by a Viking Longship.The story begins with a marriage in the village, just before the arrival of a Viking longboat. Special effects include the emergence of a Longboat from underwater, and a saint walking on the water. '

Triumph's Sign (2) (new 2011) is set in a replica of an amphitheater that is 115 meters long and 75 meters wide. It replaces the previous Gladiators. It recreates the Gaul atmosphere during Roman times. It features a traditional parade of people and animals, gladiatorial combat, chariot racing and executions. It is set during the time of Diocletian, when there was great unrest.

The Phantom Birds Dance is a show set to a mysterious story. Dozens of birds of prey surge from the ruins and swoop low over the heads of the visitors. The falcons are placed on the heads of some visitors wearing hats by the falconers. Many of the larger birds are released from a balloon floating far overhead. This ends with around a hundred birds flying at once around the audience.

Richelieu's Musketeers features Musketeers performing swash-buckling sword fighting and Gypsy girls Flamenco dancing in water. Horses also perform special trotting/ jumping techniques. Performed in complete darkness, this is the only show that is staged indoors.

During April, July and August 2010 after sunset the Grand Park presents Les Orgues de feu (except on Fridays and Saturdays for the summer season). This show takes place completely on the water and depicts a love story between two musicians.

The above spectacles are presented in French, but electronic translators are available. Other smaller spectacles are available only in French:

• Le Magicien Ménestrel (magic show)
• Le Carillon Animé (musical show)
• Les Musiciens Traditionels (musical show)
• Le Chemin de la Mémoire
• L'Odyssée du Puy du Fou (attraction (inside) ending with a spectacular water show)
• La légende de Martin (puppets)
• Les Automates Musiciens du Bourg 1900 (musical show)