Issue No.26

Where to stay
Definitely on site! I stayed at the Grand
Siecle Hotel, it’s faux Versailles but
beautifully done (and the shower was
superb). The staff dress in costume: from
reception to restaurant! The hotel backs on
to fields where early in the morning the birds
of prey are trained and exercised, an amazing
sight. There are 6 themed hotels so pick your
favourite historic period and sleep in the
days of Rome, the middle ages, the 16th or
the 18th century.
Where to eat
There are 22 restaurants and snack bars on
site, I tried several! The restaurants of Table
des Ambassadeurs (Grand Siecle) and at the
Camp du Drap d’Or (in the style of the Field
of the cloth of gold, Henry VIII, or rather his
competitor French King Francis 1) both
offered buffet style lunch and dinner. I
thought they were great value for the
generous portions and well cooked food.
90% of the cold meats, salads and
vegetables – including Noirmoutier potatoes
and mogettes (white beans) – are sourced
locally.
Tip: book your table when you book your
tickets on the website, restaurants have set
meal times and are really popular.
There are plenty of places to have a snack,
drink, ice cream as well as picnic areas.
How to get to there
If you go to Puy du Fou by car, there’s plenty
of parking on site. If going by public transport
take a train from Paris to Angers then a
shuttle bus direct to the park.
Tip: The Puy du Fou shuttle bus leaves from
just in front of Quai A (bus stop A) at the bus
station (gare routiere to the left as you exit
the station). If you have time, take a wander
in Angers, it’s a short walk to the castle and
the old town.
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