Historic Paris Mystery Treasure Hunt
Solve riddles through the Latin Quarter, transforming Parisian sightseeing into a 3-hour adventure
Avoid a passive walking tour and turn sightseeing in Paris into an interactive treasure hunt! Your mission is to solve riddles, find clues, and uncover the mystery of a sealed chest. You’ll walk from the majestic Pantheon through the historic Latin Quarter, with puzzles near the Cluny Museum and Notre Dame. Finally, conclude your hunt near the Louvre Museum. It's the perfect family-friendly activity in Paris to combine sightseeing and adventure. A day of exploration you will never forget!
What You Get With This Tour
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Interactive treasure hunt roadbook
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Treasure hunt clues
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Self-led walking tour of Paris
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Hunt host support
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Guide
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your host at the Pantheon
Meet your Hunt Host at the majestic Pantheon, a grand monument dedicated to the greatest heroes of French history. The Host provides your roadbook and clues before you begin the hunt. Let the adventure begin! -
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The Sorbonne University
Follow your clues into the lively Latin Quarter, finding yourself near the historic Sorbonne University campus. As one of the world's most prestigious universities, the Sorbonne is a center of intellectual life. Consider the great thinkers who studied here as you solve your next puzzle. -
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The Cluny Museum
Next, your route takes you to the Cluny Museum, officially the Musée de Cluny - Musée National du Moyen Âge. The museum is inside a Gothic-style medieval mansion. Seek out the next clue near the museum’s impressive exterior. -
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Notre Dame de Paris
Then arrive at the Île de la Cité, standing before the magnificent Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. This masterpiece of French Gothic architecture inspires awe, even while undergoing restoration. One of the most iconic monuments in Paris. -
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The Conciergerie
Moving along the Seine River, your path leads you to the Conciergerie, a former royal palace and revolutionary prison. This impressive building held many famous prisoners, including Marie Antoinette. Arrive here to solve a challenging riddle regarding your final stop. -
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Your hunt finishes at the Louvre Museum
Your scavenger hunt ends near the Louvre Museum, once a royal palace and now a vast art complex. Return your equipment to the Hunt Host after solving the mystery of the sealed chest. You are now perfectly situated to explore the Louvre’s grounds. More adventure awaits!
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves ancient ground and uneven terrain. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
Please Note: This is an interactive treasure hunt for self-guided exploration; it is not a traditional walking tour led by a guide. A Hunt Host is present to provide equipment, offer hints if needed, and assist with resolution.
Time Limit: Regardless of your progress in the hunt, the activity automatically ends after three hours. If you have not finished by then, a Hunt Host will retrieve the equipment from your current location.
Age Requirement: The hunt is suitable for ages eight and up, as participants must know how to read to enjoy the roadbook. Younger children may need adult assistance to interpret clues.
Safety Advisory: For safety reasons, participants should remain vigilant in busy areas such as near the Louvre Museum or Notre-Dame.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so your team can receive equipment and start the hunt on time.
Your 2.5-hour treasure hunt includes:
Interactive treasure hunt roadbook and clues
Self-led walking tour of Paris
See some of Paris’s hidden corners and most famous landmarks
Support from a nearby Hunt Host
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Camera
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where to meet?
Please meet your Hunt Host at the Pantheon in the 5th arrondissement. Your 2.5 to 3 hour historic treasure hunt concludes near the Louvre Museum.
Is this tour guided?
This tour does not have a guide. You will receive a roadbook and clues and solve puzzles independently as a team, making it a unique self-led adventure. However, a Hunt Host remains nearby throughout the two hours to assist if you get stuck and to handle the equipment.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this is an excellent family-friendly activity in Paris. We recommend it for children ages eight and up, as they will need to be able to read to fully engage with the treasure hunt roadbook and riddles.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
The treasure hunt involves approximately three and a half kilometers of walking over two hours on ancient ground and uneven terrain, unfortunately making it unsuitable for guests using wheelchairs or strollers. We suggest comfortable shoes.
How long does the treasure hunt take?
The active treasure hunt portion takes approximately two hours, with an additional 30 minutes for setup and resolution. If you choose to take your time exploring, the activity can last up to three hours, at which point the Hunt Host will retrieve the equipment.
