Outdoor Activities

City Exploration Game of Bordeaux Old Town

Play this fascinating city exploration game and discover Bordeaux’s old town in a unique way. The tour is private, with no human contact, and avoids all crowds.

Try something new as you see Bordeaux’s old town with an escape game.

Discover the fascinating urban gems on the banks of the Garonne River, such as the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, the Church of Notre Dame, the Musée d'Aquitaine, and the Big Bell.

Start the game at the Monument aux Girondins and end it in a couple of hours at the Big Bell.

Take a stroll through a plaza with a reflecting pool and discover fascinating stories about Port de la Lune's cultural symbols.

Fun Fact: Bordeaux is classified as a ‘City of Art and History’ - it has 362 historic monuments with some dating back to Roman times.

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Begin your escape game

Play a city game where you follow clues to discover places in Bordeaux's old town, a French city rich in well-preserved architecture. Download the Questo app and start your city game at the Monument aux Girondins. It will take about one to two hours to complete, and you can explore at your own pace: pause the game and resume it at any time from where you left off. Each clue will lead from one location to the next, providing directions without a map, GPS, or guide. The secret story of that location gets revealed as you solve the problem and guess the answer. You will end the game at Bordeaux's Big Bell.

The Storyline

You are a medieval history student who has recently arrived in France to finish your final year of college as part of a student exchange program. You discover a mysterious note hidden in one of your desk drawers in your dorm.

Discover the Old Town

Bordeaux is also called the Port of the Moon after a bend in the Garonne River. While solving clues around the Old Town, learn about the city’s history and attractions. You will see some fascinating landmarks, including the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux and the Big Bell. Pass by the Place des Quinconces, the Banque de France, the Place de la Bourse, the Saint-Pierre neighborhood, La Porte Dijeaux, the Centre National Jean Moulin, the Museum of Aquitaine, Victory Square, the University of Bordeaux, and the Grosse Cloche, one of the oldest belfries in France.

Important Information

Download the Questo app and first, create an account with the same email address that you used to make the purchase. After which, follow the instructions as mentioned on the app.

You can either play on your own, together in a group, or in small groups competing against each other.

It is recommended that each user purchase a ticket, although several people can share a phone.

Timings

Daily: 12am - 11:55pm

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Ticket Redemption Point

Go to the Monument aux Girondins (Game starting point).

Address: 2792 Pl. des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France.

Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.

You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Pôle d'Echanges Quinconces. It is a quick 3-minute walk to the redemption point.

Board buses 2, 3, or 26 to get you there.