Puy du Fou launch consultation on history theme park proposal
On the continent, it has showcased historical events such as the Roman Empire and figures like patron saint of France, Joan of Arc.
Under the proposals, the new Oxfordshire-based park would open between April and October each year.Natural features such as ponds, lakes, and gardens, and more than 40 acres of wildflower meadows and 20,000 new trees, are also included in the plans.The French company has launched an online consultation on the scheme.Three consultation events will also be held at Weyland Hall in Bicester, Whatley Hall Hotel in Banbury and Bucknell Village Hall on 6, 7 and 8 February.
Olivier Strebelle, chief executive of Puy du Fou, said: "I look forward to listening to local people and businesses as we work on finalising our plans for this exciting project.""This would be a £600m investment in the local economy over the next 10 years, and would employ 700 people, plus create as many as 2,000 new jobs at hotels, suppliers and other local businesses, from its first year of opening.Mr Strebelle said the park would also be home to the "first new forest in Oxfordshire for generations".He added that previous consultations had "helped us draw up proposals that will create a world-class destination" that "excites British visitors" while "still being a good neighbour to local people".
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