Discover Le Dernier Panache
Our tips:
- Stay seated
- Indoor
- Reserved seat
Le Dernier Panache
Le Dernier Panache tells the life story of François-Athanase Charette de la Contrie. He fought in the American War of Independence, and in 1793 his life changed for ever. The show lasts 34 minutes and was named best show in the world in 2016.
The story
You follow the major events that shaped Charette's fate, in an epic and moving story based on true events. Puy du Fou created and produced the show entirely in-house. A dedicated theatre was built for it: the Théâtre des Géants.
The experience
What makes it special is the rotating grandstand. It lets you see the set in 360 degrees and follow the action while you move yourself, as if you were in a film. The real set is combined with ultra-high-resolution video projections. The show also won the award for best European show.
Discover Le Dernier Panache
Stay seated
The grandstand rotates during the show, so you see the set from every side. You do not have to do anything yourself.
Indoor
Le Dernier Panache takes place in a covered theatre. Handy in rain or bright sunshine.
Reserved seat
With the Pass Émotion you get a reserved seat in the grandstand of the big shows and can walk in up to 10 minutes before the start. Online it costs €32 per person per day (as of November 2026); numbers are limited.
Visitor information
Le Dernier Panache lasts 34 minutes. The show is covered. According to the park, its realism may make a strong impression on young children. The park advises arriving at the grandstand 30 minutes before the start. Each show runs a few times a day. The show times appear in the app and on the park's website from 5.30pm the evening before.
An award-winning show
Le Dernier Panache shows how Puy du Fou combines technology and storytelling. History lovers can combine it with Les Amoureux de Verdun and Le Mystère de La Pérouse.
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