So we went to Puy du Fou with the Loubille village. A 7:15 am start and 3am return was in order so it was a very long day.

What is it? Well hard to describe, but it is a collection of ‘shows’ like the gladiators seen above, or the Vikings, or the birds of prey, the water ballet, or the legend of St Martin (puppet show); plus recreated villages of olden days complete with craftsmen working at original crafts. Or the ancient music concert in a barn.

And then there is the evening spectacular. See photos.

And there is a message all the way through this ‘history of the French nation’.

So what is it? Go and see! It comes highly recommended.