The Dark Side of Theme Park Magic The recent revelations about Puy du Fou's connections to Russia and its oligarch, Konstantin Malofeyev, have raised questions about how a company known for family friendly theme parks became embroiled in international intrigue.
The de Villiers family, behind Puy du Fou, has long been associated with conservative and Eurosceptic views.
Philippe de Villiers' public comments in 2014 praising Vladimir Putin's leadership and advocating for a swap of French leaders for the Russian strongman were seen as a rare example of European business leaders embracing a more pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow.