Bordeaux’s Port of the Moon: Secrets to Unravel
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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Highlights
- Follow the trail of a mysterious thief from Place des Quinconces and the Banque de France through Place de la Bourse and the Grand Theatre- Let an angel from the Eglise Notre-Dame guide you through the streets of the old city- Walk through the medieval gates Porte Dijeaux and La Grosse Cloche and discover what the leopard symbol means in Bordeaux's coat of arms- Visit the Musee d'Aquitaine, home to over 70,000 artefacts, and uncover the city's role in the Atlantic slave trade
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Your walk, at a glance
Bordeaux
2792 Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France
45 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
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Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 4.2 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 99 min
- Languages
- EN · FR · DE
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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Created by Questo Originals.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BORDEAUX
A history-led way to explore Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s Port of the Moon: Secrets to Unravel is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Bordeaux to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Monument aux Girondins and finishes at The Big Bell of Bordeaux over 4.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 99 min; 4.2 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, French, German.