LE PAYS BRESSUIRE

Le Puy du Fou

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

   

The Le Puy du Fou has 35 hectares of liberty to discover the History and Nature Show. The great falconry show will let you admire the most beautiful birds of prey in a sizzling free flight demonstration. With the great chivalry and equestrian stunt show, you will you follow the trail of the knights, close to the Renaissance castle.

The medieval city will show you how people lived at that time, and you will also enjoy the minstrel magician show. You can not miss the Fortress from the Year 1000. Do not forget to see the great show called 'The Legend of Saint Philibert' (with the voices of Robert Hossein, Jean Piat and Catherine Salviat), as well as the village with thatched roof houses.


The 18th century village will allow you to discover outstanding craftsmen, traditional musicians and the animated great chime, which is unique in France. Do not forget to take a walk through the prairies and the woods. There, you can find the great water theatre show, the conservatory of rare ancient animals, the sunken road of the Vendee wars, the water organ, the valley of flowers, the floating bridge and the copper quintets. You can not miss the charm and beauty of this life-size show

This is the story of Jacques Maupilier, a farmer from Vendee. Philippe de Valier wrote CinÈscÈnie and the screenplay for it. It is presented and brought to life by the people living in the 15 cities of the Le Puy du Fou country. It is shown 25 nights every year for 14,000 spectators per night. 800 actors, 50 knights, 400 people working the reception desks and backstage are involved. Sophisticated technical equipment is used on the gigantic stage.

300 fireworks and 1500 spotlights are also part of the show. It boasts the largest water jet system in Europe. Everything is connected through 400km of electrical cables. The special effects are breathtaking. Voices used include: Philippe Noiret, Robert Hossein, Fran Áois Chaumette, Marie Dubois, Michel Duchaussoy, Suzanne Flon, Denis Manuel, Jean Piat, Catherine Salviat, Nicolas Silberg, Pierre Zimmer and Dominique Leverd. Georges Delerue wrote the original music. Over 6 million spectators in 22 years have experienced this unforgettable 1 hour and 40 minute show.

 
 


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