Things to do in La Roche-sur-Yon for self travelers

With over two million visitors a year, Puy du Fou doesn't need traditional rides to take you on an emotional rollercoaster – spectacular live-action shows do the trick! Grab a ticket and travel through some of history's most dramatic moments. *Les Noces de Feu* awakens the old lake of Puy du Fou in an astonishing fairy of water and fire. In the *Signe du Triomphe* witness furious circus games, and in the night show *Les Noces de Feu* the violinist Muse and the virtuoso Pianist celebrate their eternal love in the most romantic of weddings, featuring dancers and giant sets emerging from the depths of the lake. Don't miss *La Cinéscénie*, showing 28 evenings per year. It's the largest night show in the world with fabulous frescos that illuminate the Puy du Fou Castle. Between the mesmerizing live shows, you can wander the beautiful rose gardens, see deer frolic in leafy paddocks, or enjoy some delicious French restaurant cuisine.

Get wild at Zoo des Sables-d'Olonne, where over 300 exotic animals live in special enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitats. Beyond the preservation of exotic species, this eco-zoo also focuses on the conservation of local fauna and flora. From flamingos to anteaters, gibbons and macaws, every clawed, winged, scaly or fuzzy creature you can think of is waiting to say hi inside! Make sure you check the website before your visit to see which animal babies have just been born!