13 June 1977
When the Château of Puy du Fou was discovered on 13 June 1977 by Philippe De Villiers, it was little more than a nettle-covered ruin. Forty years later, Puy du Fou - created by Philippe De Villiers - is hailed as an international success story, with more than 2.2 million visitors each year. Here are the milestones in our 40-year history: