Best Scavenger Hunts in France — Our Top 14

1.Romantic Montmartre: Paris Lost Lovers Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Our pick

Follow the love story of Q and M through Montmartre on a self-guided Questo game. Starting at 57 Boulevard de Clichy, you solve 11 clues, uncover romantic trivia, pause for coffee or photos, and finish at Sacré-Cœur. Download the game before you begin, since mobile service can be uneven.

“Très bonne idée de découvrir des cartiers touristiques en s'amusant. Nous allons surement refaire autres endrois. Merci”

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2.Paris Murder Mystery: Death on the Seine Quest and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use the Questo app to follow nine murder-mystery puzzles through central Paris. Starting at Place du Carrousel, you investigate the Mona Lisa of the Seine, pass major landmarks, and finish near Notre Dame. It is private, self-guided, available in English, and easy to pause when you need a break.

“Fun and loved the history and stories built within …came across some issues due to streets being blocked off etc but we found our way around it and still stayed on track …hints were helpful when needed !”

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3.Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Strasbourg’s historic center, from Ponts Couverts to Saint-Paul’s Church. Solve simple riddles, hear short stories, and pause for food, shopping, or sightseeing. The route takes about three hours and works in seven languages.

“It's fun, you can see the city. You learn interesting things. You don't walk around without a plan.Auto-translated”

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4.Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Follow a self-guided English mystery from Square Gambetta to Château Comtal. Using the Questo app, solve 10 puzzles across roughly 3 km, with stops at Pont-Vieux, Porte de l’Aude, Saint-Gimer Church, the Inquisition Museum, and the medieval citadel. Start, pause, and resume when you choose.

“hat einfach nicht geklappt. 30 Minuten zum Startpunkt gewandert. Anleitung der App : fast zurück zu unserem Herkunftsort geschickt…. Das war unverständlich. Neuer Versuch am nächsten Tag hat nicht mehr funktioniert. Sorry Schade um die paar Euro”

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5.Colmar Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $8

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 2.7-kilometer route through Colmar, solving light riddles at eight outdoor sights. You get GPS navigation, audio and written stories, restaurant tips, and a full year to finish. There is no guide, fixed start time, or entrance fee.

“It’s a cute quick way to see main sights in the city and learn about its history. It took about 2 hours without rushing. The clues were cute but some were word scrambles of French words. We just skipped those 2. The rest were really fun and not too difficult. Definitely worth it if you want a quick, fun way to learn the history of the city.”

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6.Colmar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the Explorial app to explore Colmar on foot, solving questions, puzzles, and creative photo tasks at landmarks such as Place Rapp, Saint-Martin Church, La Petite Venise, and Place de l’Ancienne Douane. The private, self-guided experience lasts about two hours and can be paused whenever you like.

“Colmar is stunning! I love that place. Walking through the little streets with the scavenger hunt was a great experience.”

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7.Paris (Marais District) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Top rated

Use the Explorial app to explore Paris’s Marais district through clues, sight-finding, history questions, and creative photo tasks. Start at Place du Châtelet whenever you like, play only with your own group, and finish in about one to two hours at your own pace.

“Very entertaining outdoor activity. We all had fun. The app was very easy to use and with fun questions to solve.”

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8.Annecy Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 1.8 km self-guided route through Annecy. Solve observation puzzles at Pont des Amours, Palais de l’Ile, the cathedral, and other sights while listening to audio stories and local food tips. Start anytime, pause freely, and use your ticket for a full year.

“It's pointless to pay 8 euros per person, all they do is send you information taken from Google, it's been a total disappointmentAuto-translated”

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9.Aix-en-Provence Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the Explorial app to explore Aix-en-Provence at your own pace. Follow clues to Place d’Albertas, Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, Place des Prêcheurs, and other stops, then answer questions and complete photo challenges. The private, self-guided route takes about two hours and starts whenever you choose.

“Eu e o meu marido gostamos muito. Foi a nossa primeira vez em Aix-en-Provence e conseguimos conhecer os lugares mais bonitos e interessantes. Obrigada Explorial!”

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10.Paris (Montmartre) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Explore Montmartre at your own pace with an English-language app scavenger hunt. Follow clues from Moulin Rouge to Sacré-Cœur, answer questions, complete photo tasks, and pause whenever you like. Expect about one to two hours of game time for your private group.

“Sou portuguesa e ir a Paris sem jogar Explorial é o mesmo que ir a Roma e não ver o papa 😝 Sem dúvida que ter a Explorial do meu lado torna as visitas a cada cidade mais interessantes”

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11.Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the Explorial app to guide your private group through Avignon from 45 Rue des Teinturiers. Solve questions, complete creative photo tasks, and discover the Quartier des Teinturiers, Palais des Papes, Hôtel de Ville, and more in about two hours.

“Such a great tour! We learned about the history of the city and the different places while having fun. Denifitly recommend!”

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12.Carcassonne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to explore Carcassonne through location-based riddles, local facts, and outdoor sights. The self-guided route covers 3.1 kilometers and 10 or more attractions, takes about two hours, and works in six languages. Start anytime, pause for food, and continue when ready.

“Todo fue genial y rapido! Las explicaciones fueron perfectas! Los juegos un poco demasiado faciles pero divertidos.”

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13.Grenoble Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the Explorial app to explore Grenoble on foot, solving questions and creative photo tasks at places such as Place Victor Hugo, Fontaine des Trois Ordres, and the Saint-Laurent footbridge. The self-guided game is in English, private to your group, and costs $11.98 per person.

“We lost 20 €uros, we could not load the necessary application. My device cannot access updates above IOS 15.2. 1 - At the time of purchase, it is not specified that the application must be downloaded. 2 - that it is necessary to have a device earlier feels.Auto-translated”

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14.Metz Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 3.7-kilometer route through Metz, solving location-based riddles and hearing city stories in English. Start anytime from Gare de Metz, pause for food or photos, and finish where the route suits you. Bring a charged phone and mobile data.

“We thought it would be more complete, that the puzzles would be more researched.”

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