Plan for King Arthur park in Brittany

A firm which wants to set up a King Arthur theme park in Brittany hopes it will become the top attraction in the region.

Published Monday 30 January 2017 - 15:16 Modified Monday 30 January 2017 - 15:16

Enez Aval plan to use augmented reality and want to buy a plot between Rennes and Nantes. First they want to sell books and games to create a brand around the intended name ‘Avalonys’.

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