Our awards
Puy du Fou’s creativity, originality and excellence have been recognised by professionals and specialists in the field from around the world. Since 2012, Puy du Fou has regularly won the most prestigious international awards for theme parks and shows.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR
Paris
18 September 2019
Industry professionals from around the world voted Puy du Fou’s incredible 2019 creation, ‘Le Premier Royaume’, the ‘Best Show of the Year’ which took place on 19 september in Paris. The top international award was presented at the IAAPA* Expo, paying tribute once again to Puy du Fou’s artistic excellence, a clear benchmark in the world of entertainment and innovation.
EUROPEAN TOP NEW ATTRACTION
LE MYSTÈRE DE LA PÉROUSE
Bergamo
5 October 2018
Puy du Fou’s original 2018 creation « Le Mystère de La Pérouse » has won its second international distinction, the « Parksmania Award » for the Best European Creation of the year. The prize was awarded at the 17th « Parksmania Awards » ceremony which took place on 5 October in Bergamo, Italy. This reward is a recognition of the technical and artistic excellence of the « Mystère de La Pérouse » show, which has been entirely invented and produced by the Puy du Fou team.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR
LE MYSTÈRE DE LA PÉROUSE
Amsterdam
26 September 2018
Puy du Fou does it again : the 2018 original production « Le Mystère de La Pérouse » has won the title of « Best Show of the Year », awarded by professionals of the European theme park industry at the Park World Excellence Awards Europe 2018 in Amsterdam.
HALL OF FAME AWARD
Orlando
14 November 2017
Tuesday 14 November brought with it a new « Oscar » for Puy du Fou, France’s second largest theme park, in the shape of the Hall of Fame Award. The award was bestowed on Puy du Fou in Orlando, Florida, thanks to its creator Philippe de Villiers. The honour is the fifth global award won by Puy du Fou in just five years. The prestigious Hall of Fame Award was presented to Puy du Fou in recognition of Philippe de Villiers’ involvement which was deemed « an extraordinary contribution in the evolution and the development of theme parks around the world ». Thanks to de Villiers, Puy du Fou secures a place in the theme parks Hall of Fame, confirming its worldwide status in the areas of leisure time and entertainment.
THEA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
LE DERNIER PANACHE
Orlando
16 November 2016
A new international award for the Puy du Fou team who won the prize for the « best show in the world » for « Le Dernier Panache ». The Awards Gala was held in Los Angeles in April 2017.
EUROPEAN TOP NEW ATTRACTION
LE DERNIER PANACHE
Verona
14 October 2016
This new European award recognises the originality and technical and artistic expertise involved in the original show « Le Dernier Panache », created in 2016 by the team at Puy du Fou.
THEA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
LES AMOUREUX DE VERDUN
Los Angeles
02 April 2016
This prize was awarded for technical and artistic excellence for the show « Amoureux de Verdun », which was created in 2015 by the team at Puy du Fou.
APPLAUSE AWARD - PUY DU FOU
Orlando
18 November 2014
For the second time, Puy du Fou received the highest international award for theme parks and shows. This new international award pays tribute to Puy du Fou’s originality, which in just a few years has become the international standard for theme parks and shows.
BEST EUROPEAN SEASONAL EVENT
LA CINÉSCÉNIE
Rome
25 October 2014
Puy du Fou’s flagship show, Le Cinéscénie, is rewarded. The award is in recognition of the expertise required to produce this blockbuster.
BEST EUROPEAN THEME PARK - PUY DU FOU
Milan
17 October 2013
This was the first time a French theme park won this prestigious European leisure industry prize, proving that Puy du Fou stands alone in the world of international entertainment.
THEA CLASSIC AWARD - PUY DU FOU
Los Angeles
17 March 2012
This was the first time that this well-regarded international award was given to a French theme park. It was awarded for the quality and originality of all its achievements. Considered the « Oscars » of the international entertainment industry, the Thea Awards have celebrated excellence in the creation of entertainment venues and visitor experiences for over 15 years. It rewards major successes in the entertainment sector around the world.
