The show features a record-breaking number of birds flying simultaneously during the finale.
Birds are trained using positive reinforcement methods specifically adapted for their predatory instincts.
The set uses the authentic-looking ruins of a 12th-century castle as the primary stage.
The spectacle includes rare species such as Andean condors, which have a wingspan reaching up to three meters.
The choreography involves birds flying low over the heads of seated spectators to simulate hunting patterns.
The show is designed to minimize the use of artificial structures, relying instead on the natural landscape of the Vendée region.
The Ghost Bird Dance (Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes) is an open-air falconry show set within the ruins of a medieval castle at the Puy du Fou theme park. The performance features hundreds of birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and vultures, flying in close proximity to the audience. Actors dressed in period costumes participate in the choreography, which depicts a medieval fantasy narrative involving a princess and the return of the birds. The show utilizes the natural geography of the park, with birds emerging from the surrounding vegetation and the stone ruins themselves. It is one of the signature daily shows at the park, designed to showcase avian behavior and human-bird interaction. The performance area is an arena-style seating arrangement surrounding the castle ruins.
The center-aisle seating provides the best vantage point for capturing birds flying between the castle ruins and the audience.
Arrive early to secure seats in the center sections, as the birds enter from all directions.
Keep hats and loose accessories secured during the performance, as birds often fly inches above the audience.
Avoid sitting in the very front row if you are uncomfortable with large birds landing or flying near you.
Do not attempt to touch or feed the birds; they are trained animals and are not accustomed to physical contact with visitors.
Operates daily during the park's primary season; closed during the winter months when the park is shuttered.
