Puy du Fou Admission Ticket Prices for 2026
Main Season: April 3 to November 1, 2026.
Christmas Season: December 18, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Good news for travelers: after several years away, Puy du Fou is reopening during the winter holidays with a dedicated Christmas season and discounted rates compared to the main operating months.
To lock in a lower ticket price, you need to book online at least 72 hours in advance. Otherwise, booking within 72 hours of your visit or buying at the gate means paying standard peak rates.
Main Season Prices (April 3 to November 1, 2026)
Admission is free for children under 3 years old.
| Visit Duration | Adult Tickets (Ages 14 and up) | Child Tickets (Ages 3 to 13) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking +72h | Booking -72h or At Gate | Booking +72h | Booking -72h or At Gate | |
| 1 Day |
$53* | $67* | $39* | $49* |
| 2 Days |
from $91* ($46*/day) |
higher gate rate | from $67* ($34*/day) |
higher gate rate |
| 3 Days |
from $103* ($35*/day) |
higher gate rate | from $73* ($25*/day) |
higher gate rate |
| 4 Days |
from $109* ($28*/day) |
higher gate rate | from $79* ($20*/day) |
higher gate rate |
Special rates also available: large families (with proof) starting at $51*/day, and visitors with disabilities (with CMI disability card proof) starting at $43*/day.
Christmas Season Prices (December 18, 2026 to January 3, 2027)
During the winter holiday stretch, Puy du Fou offers discounted admission compared to the peak summer months. Admission is also free for children under 3 years old.
| Visit Duration | Adult Tickets (Ages 14 and up) | Child Tickets (Ages 3 to 13) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking +72h | Booking -72h or At Gate | Booking +72h | Booking -72h or At Gate | |
| 1 Day |
$48* | $67* | $35* | $49* |
| 2 Days |
from $81* ($41*/day) |
higher gate rate | from $59* ($30*/day) |
higher gate rate |
| 3 Days |
from $91* ($31*/day) |
higher gate rate | from $66* ($22*/day) |
higher gate rate |
| 4 Days |
from $97* ($25*/day) |
higher gate rate | from $70* ($18*/day) |
higher gate rate |
Specific rates also available for the Christmas season: large families (with proof) starting at $45*/day, and visitors with disabilities (with CMI proof) starting at $38*/day.
Annual Pass Prices
Similar to other major theme parks, Puy du Fou offers season pass options that let you visit the park multiple times throughout the year on a single pass. You can choose between the Aventure and Premium Annual Passes. Both options grant perks like discounts on Cité nocturne hotels, the Cinéscénie, guest tickets, and park shops.
- The Aventure Annual Pass grants access for 152 days out of the 196 operating days. Adult rate: starting at $143* / Child rate: starting at $100*
- The Premium Annual Pass grants unlimited access on every single operating day at Puy du Fou. Adult rate: starting at $210* / Child rate: starting at $142*
Pass renewals start at $81*, and you can also buy a pass as a gift starting at $91*.
Cinéscénie Tickets and Pricing
The Cinéscénie is a standalone evening show. You can book tickets for it with or without admission to the rest of the Grand Parc. You can also bundle your booking with or without lodging. Keep in mind that demand for the Cinéscénie is massive, and seats sell out quickly, particularly during the peak summer season.
- For the Cinéscénie alone, the flat rate (adult and child) is $38* for standard seating. Add $14* for Silver seating in the center of the grandstands, or $27* for Gold seating with the best view in the house. Rate for visitors with disabilities (with proof): $30*.
- For a combo package including Cinéscénie and the Grand Parc, adult tickets start at $86*/day and child tickets at $72*/day (for a single-day visit, booked more than 72 hours in advance, with Bronze seating included). Add $14* for Silver seating or $27* for Gold seating. For visitors with disabilities (with proof), rates start at $69*/day.
- For multi-day visits, the Park and Cinéscénie package starts at $62*/day for adults and $50*/day for kids across 2 days, $45*/day for adults and $36*/day for kids across 3 days, and $35*/day for adults and $28*/day for kids across 4 days.
Puy du Fou Vacation Packages with Lodging
As outlined in this guide, you can book vacation packages that bundle park admission with an overnight stay at one of the 6 themed hotels on site. Listed in chronological order of when each hotel opened, you can stay inside an 18th-century manor (Lescure), ancient Rome (villa Gallo-romaine), the Merovingian era (îles de Clovis), the reigns of King Francis I and Henry VIII of England (Camp du drap d'or), the Middle Ages (la Citadelle), and finally, a royal palace from the reign of Louis XIV (le Grand Siècle).
Why Visit Puy du Fou?
The World's Best Theme Park
Puy du Fou pulls in more than 2 million visitors every year. The park brings local and national history to life, stretching from antiquity to the 20th century through massive theatrical sets, live acting, special effects, and fireworks. It operates as a constantly evolving time capsule, and the sheer production value of its shows has earned it international acclaim. Honored with a Thea Classic Awards, it ranks as a top European theme park choice for US visitors.
Puy du Fou Shows
The lush grounds span 50 hectares of woods and are home to over 2,000 animals like horses, birds of prey, wolves, and bison that take part in the performances.
The park hosts around twenty shows ranging from a few minutes up to 35 minutes long. You cannot see everything in a single day. To make the most of your time, grab a park map and plot out your schedule beforehand. A pro tip is to invest $36* in the Pass Émotion, which gives you priority access to shows, the best seats in the house, and shorter wait times. If your schedule allows, set aside 2 or 3 days to experience the park properly.
The 9 Major Shows
Running for about 30 minutes each, the 9 major shows lean on heavy stunt work, theatrical staging, and special effects:
- Le Signe du Triomphe, featuring Roman circus games
- Les Vikings, staging a medieval village defending itself against a Viking raid
- Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes, an aerial ballet featuring 200 birds of prey
- Le Secret de la Lance, following the storming of a fortified castle inspired by Joan of Arc
- Mousquetaire de Richelieu, a cape-and-sword swashbuckling epic
- Le Dernier Panache, following the life of hero Charette through shifting wars with live actors and 360-degree screen projections
- Le Mime et l'Étoile, combining stage acting and projection mapping to poetically tell the story of early cinema
- L'Épée du Roi Arthur, bringing the legend of the Knights of the Round Table to life
- Les Noces de Feu, a nighttime show blending music, pyrotechnics, and water choreography...
The 4 Immersive Walkthrough Shows
Between the major stage productions, if you have 20 or 30 minutes to spare (accounting for walking time), you can step into one of Puy du Fou's 4 immersive walkthrough shows. These have no fixed showtimes, meaning you can walk right up whenever you please. Instead of sitting back as a spectator, you move on foot through detailed sets and storylines populated by live actors:
- La Renaissance du Château uncovers the history of the Château des Epesses
- Le Premier Royaume follows the footsteps of Clovis, King of the Franks
- Le Mystère de la Pérouse drops you into the expeditions of famous French mariners
- Les Amoureux de Verdun takes you through a frontline trench on Christmas Eve during World War I
The Other Shows
Puy du Fou also features smaller street performances and ambient shows that last just a few minutes. These shorter acts draw smaller crowds and take place right in the village squares, such as the Automates Musiciens and the Grand Carillon. You do not need to make them a top priority if you are short on time, but do not skip this baseline park folklore entirely, especially if you are traveling with young children. They usually love it.
4 Period Villages, 4 Distinct Vibes
Simply walking through the Grand Parc transports you across different eras of French history.
Le Bourg Bérard
Formerly known as Bourg 1900, this area recreates the central square of an early 20th-century village during the Belle Époque. It is the most modern corner of Puy du Fou, filled with souvenir shops, a bistro, a restaurant, and a vintage photo studio. The small street shows hosted here regularly, like the Automates Musiciens and the Ballet des Sapeurs, are huge hits with kids.
Font-Rognou
Previously called Cité Médiévale, this section models a fortified medieval village surrounded by stone ramparts, entered by crossing a portcullis. The standout feature here is watching professional artisans at work. Using tools and techniques invented centuries ago, stone carvers, coopers, potters, and master glassblowers shape stone, wood, and glass right in front of you. You can buy their handmade work in period-style market stalls.
Chasseloup
Formerly the Village XVIIIe, this area provides a picturesque, pastoral setting with 18th-century stone and tile houses, a vegetable garden, and plots of medicinal herbs. You will also find craftspeople making items like parchment, home decor, and custom scents. A massive 16-meter tower housing musical instruments, the Grand Carillon, regularly springs to life to play an automated concert.
Saint Philbert-le-Viel
Formerly the Fort de l'an-mil, this hamlet draws inspiration from the Viking show in its peaceful pre-raid state. These huts mirror late first-millennium dwellings and house working blacksmiths and other early medieval craftspeople.
How Was Puy du Fou Created?
Viscount Philippe De Villiers, a local government official in Vendée, founded the Cinéscénie in 1978. Set against the backdrop of the ruined château des Epesses, this massive nighttime show brings together close to 2,500 actors wearing 28,000 costumes and nearly 4,000 volunteers affectionately called Puyfolais. The show was an instant hit, and eleven years later, in 1989, the Grand Parc was launched, adding more than 55 hectares to the original 23. Beyond the main spectacles, the park places heavy emphasis on traditional crafts, featuring artisans keeping old skills alive, a dedicated theatrical arts school, and a massive falconry center.
Opening hours
Open for the season from April through early November. The main park is open from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, until 9:00 PM with a reservation, and until 10:30 PM on nights featuring a night show.
Performances are also scheduled during the Christmas season.
How long for this activity
Plan for a full day to enjoy the major shows at Puy du Fou without rushing. If you really want to see back-to-back performances and wander through the sets, allow for two days.
*Information subject to change
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