Is the Château du Puy-du-Fou part of the theme park?

The monument sits within the Puy du Fou park grounds and is closely linked to it, particularly through the show staged there.

Can visitors go inside the castle?

The interior, including the listed grand staircase, can be explored mainly through the show held inside the building.

How old is the Château du Puy-du-Fou?

The site includes elements from the 11th to 14th century in the old castle and a wing built in the first half of the 16th century.

Does the castle still look as it originally did?

No, the Renaissance wing was left unfinished and part of the castle was burned in 1794 during the Vendée war.

Château du Puy-du-Fou

Les Epesses

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Château du Puy-du-Fou stands in Les Epesses (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, first half of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château du Puy-du-Fou, in Les Epesses, Vendée, combines the remains of a medieval fortress with an unfinished Renaissance wing. The building is now closely tied to the theme park that grew around it, but it remains a site worth visiting in its own right, marked by fire damage from the Vendée war and 16th-century façades. Inside, a notable grand staircase can be seen alongside the ruins of the old medieval castle.

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What to know

The castle stands within or right next to the Puy du Fou theme park, which usually shapes how visitors can access it.
The visible structure combines a medieval core dating from the 11th to the 14th century with an early 16th-century Renaissance wing.
The building is the setting for a night-time show, the Cinéscénie, which retells the history of the Vendée region.
The façades, roofs and the grand interior staircase have been listed as historic monuments since 1974, with the old castle remains added in 1986.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-22:30
Tuesday	09:00-22:30
Wednesday	09:00-22:30
Thursday	09:00-22:30
Friday	09:00-22:30
Saturday	09:00-22:30
Sunday (today)	09:00-22:30

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Free parking

Accessibility Pass allowing use of accesses dedicated to people with disabilities in the main shows, available at entrances (INFORMATION area) upon presentation of the CMI card; wheelchair rental and dedicated PMR parking mentioned; downloadable accessibility guide

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Where this château is

Les Epesses · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Le Puy du Fou, 85590 Les Epesses

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110089
Period of construction: 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, first half of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Is the Château du Puy-du-Fou part of the theme park?: The monument sits within the Puy du Fou park grounds and is closely linked to it, particularly through the show staged there.
Can visitors go inside the castle?: The interior, including the listed grand staircase, can be explored mainly through the show held inside the building.
How old is the Château du Puy-du-Fou?: The site includes elements from the 11th to 14th century in the old castle and a wing built in the first half of the 16th century.
Does the castle still look as it originally did?: No, the Renaissance wing was left unfinished and part of the castle was burned in 1794 during the Vendée war.