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.
After a multi-year hiatus, Puy du Fou is bringing back its festive winter holiday season, offering discounted ticket rates compared to the main operating months.
To lock in a discounted ticket rate, you must book online at least 72 hours in advance. Booking less than 72 hours ahead or purchasing tickets at the gate means paying standard walk-up rates.
Main Season Pricing (April 3 to November 1, 2026)
Admission is free for children under 3.
| Length of Visit | Adult Tickets (Ages 14 and up) | Child Tickets (Ages 3 to 13) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booked 72h+ Ahead | Booked <72h or On-Site | Booked 72h+ Ahead | Booked <72h or On-Site | |
| 1 Day |
47€ ($50) | 59€ ($64) | 34€ ($37) | 43€ ($47) |
| 2 Days |
From 81€ ($88) (40.50€/day ($44/day)) |
higher on-site rate | From 59€ ($64) (29.50€/day ($32/day)) |
higher on-site rate |
| 3 Days |
From 91€ ($99) (30.33€/day ($33/day)) |
higher on-site rate | From 65€ ($71) (21.66€/day ($24/day)) |
higher on-site rate |
| 4 Days |
From 97€ ($105) (24.25€/day ($26/day)) |
higher on-site rate | From 70€ ($76) (17.50€/day ($19/day)) |
higher on-site rate |
Special rates are also available for large families (with proof) starting at 44.65€/day ($48/day), and visitors with disabilities (with CMI documentation) starting at 37.60€/day ($41/day).
Christmas Season Pricing (December 18, 2026 to January 3, 2027)
During the winter holidays, Puy du Fou drops its rates compared to peak season. Admission remains free for children under 3.
| Length of Visit | Adult Tickets (Ages 14 and up) | Child Tickets (Ages 3 to 13) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booked 72h+ Ahead | Booked <72h or On-Site | Booked 72h+ Ahead | Booked <72h or On-Site | |
| 1 Day |
42€ ($46) | 59€ ($64) | 31€ ($34) | 43€ ($47) |
| 2 Days |
From 72€ ($78) (36€/day ($39/day)) |
higher on-site rate | From 52€ ($56) (26€/day ($28/day)) |
higher on-site rate |
| 3 Days |
From 81€ ($88) (27€/day ($29/day)) |
higher on-site rate | From 58€ ($63) (19.34€/day ($21/day)) |
higher on-site rate |
| 4 Days |
From 86€ ($93) (21.50€/day ($23/day)) |
higher on-site rate | From 62€ ($67) (15.50€/day ($17/day)) |
higher on-site rate |
Special Christmas season rates are also available for large families (with proof) starting at 39.90€/day ($43/day), and visitors with disabilities (with CMI documentation) starting at 33.60€/day ($36/day).
Annual Pass Rates
Like many major theme parks, Puy du Fou offers season pass memberships allowing multiple entries throughout the year on a single pass. Choose between the Aventure and Premium Annual Passes. Both tiers grant perks like discounted stays at the hotels in Cité nocturne, reduced rates for La Cinéscénie, guest ticket discounts, and savings at park shops.
- The Pass Annuel Aventure grants entry on 152 operating days out of 196. Adult pass from 127€ ($138) / Child pass from 89€ ($97).
- The Pass Annuel Premium grants unlimited access to every single operating day at Puy du Fou. Adult pass from 179€ ($194) / Child pass from 126€ ($137).
Pass renewals start at 72€ ($78), and gift passes are available starting at 81€ ($88).
La Cinéscénie Tickets and Pricing
La Cinéscénie is a standalone nighttime spectacular. You can book tickets for it with or without admission to the rest of the Grand Parc, and you can bundle it with accommodations. Demand for La Cinéscénie is exceptionally high and dates sell out fast, particularly during peak season.
- For La Cinéscénie alone, the flat rate for both adults and children is 33€ ($36) for standard seating. Add 12€ ($13) for Silver seating in the center of the grandstands, or 24€ ($26) for Gold seating with the best view in the house. Visitors with disabilities (with proof) pay 26.40€ ($29).
- For a bundle combining La Cinéscénie and the Grand Parc, adult tickets start at 76€/day ($82/day) and child tickets at 64€/day ($69/day) for a one-day visit booked over 72 hours in advance, including Bronze seating. Add 12€ ($13) for Silver seating or 24€ ($26) for Gold seating. Visitors with disabilities (with proof) start at 60.80€/day ($66/day).
- For multi-day visits, the Park and Cinéscénie bundle drops to 54.50€/day ($59/day) for adults and 44€/day ($48/day) for children across 2 days, 39.34€/day ($43/day) for adults and 31.34€/day ($34/day) for children across 3 days, and 31€/day ($34/day) for adults and 24.50€/day ($27/day) for children across 4 days.
Vacation Packages with Lodging and Puy du Fou Admission
As explained in this guide, you can book vacation packages combining park admission with overnight stays at one of the 6 themed hotels on site. Listed in chronological order of when the properties opened, you can sleep in an 18th-century manor (Lescure), ancient Rome (villa Gallo-romaine), the Merovingian era (îles de Clovis), the courts of King Henry I and King Henry VIII of England (Camp du drap d'or), the Middle Ages (la Citadelle), or a royal palace from the reign of Louis XIV (le Grand Siècle).
Why Visit Puy du Fou?
One of the World's Best Theme Parks
Puy du Fou draws over 2 million visitors each year. The park brings local and national history to life from the Middle Ages to the 20th century through massive theatrical productions, live actors, and high-end pyrotechnic special effects. Constantly reinventing itself, the park owes its international acclaim to the sheer quality of its performances. Honored with a Thea Classic Award, it stands out as a favorite European theme park for international travelers.
Puy du Fou Shows
Set across 123 acres of lush forest, the park is home to more than 2,000 animals, including horses, birds of prey, wolves, and bison that take part in the live performances.
The park hosts around twenty shows ranging from a few minutes to 35 minutes long. Seeing all of them in a single day is practically impossible. To make the most of your trip, grab a park map and map out a schedule beforehand. A smart strategy is to spend 32€ ($35) on the Pass Émotion, which gives you priority access to performances, preferred seating, and time savings. Give yourself 2 or 3 days here if your itinerary allows.
The 9 Major Shows
Running for roughly 30 minutes each, the 9 flagship shows feature high-energy stunt work, elaborate sets, and cutting-edge special effects:
- Le Signe du triomphe, recreating Roman circus games in a massive stadium
- Les Vikings, staging a medieval village defending against a Viking raid
- Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes, an aerial ballet featuring 200 birds of prey soaring overhead
- Le Secret de la Lance, an action-packed siege of a fortress inspired by Joan of Arc
- Mousquetaire de Richelieu, a swashbuckling cloak-and-dagger adventure with flamenco dancing on water
- Le Dernier Panache, following the historic Vendéen hero Charette through shifting staging and a 360-degree theater screen
- Le Mime et l'Étoile, combining live acting and projection mapping to tell a poetic romance about the dawn of cinema
- L'Épée du Roi Arthur, bringing the legend of the Knights of the Round Table to life
- Les Noces de Feu, a nighttime aquatic water ballet blending music, pyrotechnics, and lighting effects
The 4 Immersive Walkthrough Experiences
If you have 20 to 30 minutes between major shows, step into one of the 4 immersive walkthrough attractions at Puy du Fou. These have no fixed showtimes, so you can walk right in whenever you please. Instead of watching passively from a seat, you walk through detailed walkthrough sets where actors and environmental design plunge you directly into the narrative:
- La Renaissance du Château, revealing the history behind the historic Château des Epesses
- Le Premier Royaume, following in the footsteps of Clovis, King of the Franks
- Le Mystère de la Pérouse, bringing you aboard the ill-fated voyage of a renowned French sea captain
- Les Amoureux de Verdun, taking you through a World War I frontline trench on Christmas Eve
Other Performances
Puy du Fou also runs smaller street theater acts and mini-shows lasting just a few minutes. These draw smaller crowds and take place right in the village squares, featuring attractions like the Automates Musiciens and the Grand Carillon. While you do not need to rush to these if you are pressed for time, they add great flavor to the park environment, especially if you are traveling with young children who tend to love them.
4 Period Villages, 4 Distinct Vibes
Simply walking through the Grand Parc transports you across centuries of European history.
Le Bourg Bérard
Formerly called Bourg 1900, this area reconstructs the town square of a turn-of-the-century village during the Belle Époque. It is the most modern corner of the park, packed with gift shops, a bistro, a restaurant, and a period photo studio. The mini-shows staged here, such as the Automates Musiciens and the Ballet des Sapeurs, are a big hit with kids.
Font-Rognou
Previously known as the Cité Médiévale, this zone recreates a fortified medieval village enclosed by stone ramparts and accessed via a drawbridge. What makes this area special is the working community of professional artisans. Stone carvers, coopers, potters, and master glassblowers use centuries-old techniques right in front of you. You can purchase their handcrafted goods at small period market stalls.
Ex Village XVIIIè, this area offers a picturesque, pastoral setting with 18th-century stone houses, tile roofs, and an organic vegetable and herb garden. Artisans here craft parchment, custom decor, and botanical scents. A massive 52-foot tower housing musical instruments, the Grand Carillon, regularly springs to life for open-air concerts.
Saint Philbert-le-Viel
Formerly the Fort de l'an-mil, this hamlet draws inspiration from the Viking show in its peaceful daily life version. The rustic huts mirror housing from the late first millennium and are home to working blacksmiths and period craftspeople.
How Was Puy du Fou Created?
Viscount Philippe De Villiers, then sub-prefect of the Vendée region, launched La Cinéscénie in 1978. Set against the real-life backdrop of the château des Epesses, this massive nighttime production involves close to 2,500 actors in 28,000 costumes alongside nearly 4,000 local volunteers affectionately known as Puyfolais. The show was an instant hit, and less than a decade later, the Grand Parc opened, adding 135 acres to the original 57. Beyond the theatrical shows, the park places a strong emphasis on traditional heritage trades, featuring working artisans preserving ancient crafts, a specialized performing arts school, and a world-class falconry program.
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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