Overview:

Le Puy du Fou, one of Europe’s largest and most renowned historical theme parks, welcomes millions of visitors annually with its immersive and grandiose performances. Ensuring the safety of visitors, employees and critical infrastructures across a vast, multi-functional landscape presents a significant security challenge.

To meet these demands, Le Puy du Fou has turned to the cutting-edge STid Architect range of access readers, providing a robust, scalable and discreet security solution.

The Challenge:

High-security requirements in an expansive theme park

How does Le Puy du Fou, one of the largest historical theme parks in Europe, reconcile high security with an immersive experience for its millions of visitors?

Le Puy du Fou welcomes several million visitors each year. With its grandiose and immersive shows, it has carved out a unique reputation in the world of entertainment. Yet, behind this extraordinary experience lies a real security challenge.

The park spans several square kilometres, encompassing warehouses for pyrotechnic products, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets. Ensuring the protection of assets and people in such a vast and diversified space is a monumental task. Every day, thousands of visitors, hundreds of employees and critical infrastructures must be safeguarded without compromising the unique experience that the park is renowned for.

The Solution:

STid Architect Access Readers

To address these challenges, Le Puy du Fou partnered with I3S, a subsidiary of ENSIO, to implement a high-security access control system based on the STid Architect range of readers, seamlessly integrated with the Genetec security platform. This solution enables advanced, adaptable security management without disrupting the immersive visitor experience.

Key Features & Benefits of STid Architect Readers:

Advanced Access Control & Centralised Security Management:
Le Puy du Fou deploys over 100 STid Architect access control readers across the park, securing restricted areas such as storage facilities, restaurants, hotels and hazardous material zones. Integrated with the Genetec security platform, the system also manages surveillance cameras and intrusion alarms for comprehensive security oversight.
Adaptive Security with Multi-Technology Readers:
The STid Architect Reader series supports multiple access credential methods, including Mifare DESFire badges, mobile access and biometric authentication, ensuring flexibility and enhanced security across different zones.
Dual Authentication for High-Risk Areas:
For maximum security, areas such as unoccupied hotel zones require dual authentication with the STid ARC B model, which integrates PIN code entry alongside badge authentication to restrict unauthorised access outside operating hours.
Customisable & Aesthetic Integration for Immersive Environments:
STid Architect readers, including ARC A and ARC One, are discreetly incorporated into the park’s themed environments to maintain the immersive visitor experience. Their customisable design ensures seamless integration into various settings without compromising security.
Scalability & Future-Proof Security Infrastructure:
With the park expanding both domestically and internationally, the open architecture of STid Architect readers ensures seamless integration of new devices into the existing security ecosystem, offering future-proof scalability and long-term investment protection.

The Outcome:

Cutting-Edge Security with a Visitor-Centric Approach

Le Puy du Fou’s innovative security strategy successfully combines high-performance technology, seamless integration, and scalability through the STid Architect range of access control readers. This ensures world-class security while preserving the magic of its historical theme park experience.

By leveraging STid’s industry-leading access control solutions, in partnership with Genetec and I3S, Le Puy du Fou has built a secure, scalable and immersive environment that safeguards assets, personnel and visitors alike.

As the park continues to expand, STid Architect readers remain at the heart of its security strategy, reinforcing Le Puy du Fou’s commitment to combining heritage, entertainment and state-of-the-art protection.