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Since it landed in Spain, in March 2021, the Puy du Fou leisure park with a historical setting, of French origin, has not stopped winning awards.

Nine, to be exact.

To the point of becoming

the most awarded internationally

in his first year of life.

From number one in our country to the most innovative, passing through the best show in Europe and even in the world.

It is the letter of introduction to this

monumental staging

that today begins its new season on the outskirts of Toledo, going through the history of Spain for more than 1,500 years through the most significant characters, periods and feats.

From El Cid to the Catholic Monarchs,

Christopher Columbus,

El Greco or Lope de Vega

.

From the arrival of the Muslims to the Reconquest or the War of Independence.

One of the period villages in the theme park.

Everything has a place in the

six Puy du Fou shows

, five of them daytime (

The last song, A feather and Spain, Falconry of kings, Beyond the ocean sea

and

The wander of the centuries

) and one at night,

The dream of Toledo

, the first one that premiered in the Castilian-La Mancha capital in 2019, two years before the

opening of the theme park

.

Given its success, there was no other choice but to trace in Spain the model that was giving so many triumphs in a forest in the Loire Valley in his native country,

France

, where it is a classic.

Not in vain, the name of Puy du Fou is that of one of the local castles.

The nightly 'show' of 'The dream of Toledo.'

In Toledo it is on its way to being one judging by the spectators who enjoyed it

last season:

600,000.

In this second one (which will run from today until January 8), his CEO,

Erwan de la Villéon

, hopes

to "exceed 750,000"

.

Among them, there is a large majority of people from Madrid, being 30 minutes by train and 50 minutes by car from the capital.

Not surprisingly, the novelties were officially presented at El Retiro with the participation of the mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida.

"Giving life to popular culture and

the history of our country

through such beautiful shows seems fantastic to me," he assured.

The towns transport the visitor to another era.

To continue to attract the public, Puy du Fou will offer "more exclusive settings and corners, period villages and

authentic gastronomy

", comments De la Villéon.

In this sense, seven million euros have been invested in new artistic projects, as well as in the extension and improvement of decorations, lighting systems, sound and special effects or in the creation of

more open-air spaces,

among which different restoration stalls and

workshops with real craftsmen

who revive trades of yesteryear such as swordsmithing.

Moment of the falconry show.

Everything, in order to maintain the data of this

survey

carried out by the Group Qualimetrie institute: 98% of the attendees recommend a visit to the park, while 92% would repeat a second time.

In fact, it has already become

one more tourist attraction

for Toledo, as recognized by its own mayor, Milagros Tolón, who goes further: "It is a shock not only for the city, but for the entire country. It is not just about create employment, but to give a

spectacular life

to our History".

Popular gastronomy is present in the park.

ESSENTIALS

ASSEMBLIES.

From the art of falconry to the adventures of Lope de Vega

In the daytime show of 'Cetrería de reyes', more than 200 birds of prey and birds fly over the heads of adults and children.

In 'A feather and sword' the adventures of the author Lope de Vega are remembered.

And 'The wandering of the centuries' approaches the anonymous heroes who have starred in the history of Spain.

TECHNOLOGY.

Christopher Columbus heading to the Americas

Columbus's first voyage to the New World is the focus of the production of 'Allende la mar océana', while that of 'El Última Cantar' offers the most innovative and technological staging of Puy du Fou.

The only night show, 'El Sueno de Toledo', chosen as the best in Europe, will feature a larger audience this year.

EXPERIENCES.

A walk between period towns and inns

The park offers four period towns with characters dressed in a traditional way, as well as 20 inns, taverns and mansions.

The swordsmithing, falconry or architecture workshops would be missing, with a visit to the castle included.

MORE INFORMATION

.

At www.puydufou.com

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