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La Rochelle hides more than charming streets and ocean breezes: it guards a secret lost to time.

As a passionate marine archaeologist, you've stumbled upon fragments of ancient manuscripts hinting at a mysterious treasure buried somewhere in the old port.

Though the clues are faded and the path unclear, your thirst for discovery fuels you forward.

With your notes in hand and a sense of wonder in your heart, you'll walk through centuries of maritime history, solve clever puzzles, and follow cryptic clues across the city.

Will you unearth the treasure of La Rochelle?
⏱ 1–2 hrs📍 13 stopsfrom €6.99
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇫🇷 Français · 🇪🇸 Español
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Places you will visit

13

It will take you

76-106 mins

You will walk

3940 steps

Total distance

3 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Café de la Paix whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at La Rochelle Aquarium and see where you land on the La Rochelle leaderboard.

Highlights

  • - Discover historical landmarks such as Tour de l'Horloge and Saint Saviour Church- Daydream of boat rides while taking a stroll on the quays- See the Red Lighthouse in the port- Find out about the controversial role that La Rochelle played in slavery

Ratings and Reviews

4.24

248 ratings

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Jean-Luc

31 Aug 2026
Agréable présentation. C'est amusant de chercher les réponses. Merci et à une prochaine fois dans une autre ville.

Laurence MAUGUE

10 Aug 2026
Le parcours

Joel VAGANAY

09 Aug 2026
Un vrai beau parcours. Un peu déçu par la dernière question.

Cinzia

05 Aug 2026

David Caillot

10 Jun 2026

A note from Questo Originals

“The Questo Originals are a collection of games created or curated by Questo editors. These include also the first games that were built in Questo, in a time when the platform wasn't still open to other creators.”

Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in La Rochelle

You are a marine archaeologist and you have recently found out that La Rochelle hides a mysterious treasure in the old port.

Although you are eager to dive in, the research you've done before heading to the seaport also points to certain places in the old town.

The manuscripts you got your hands on aren't very clear, but your passion for exploring will compensate.

So, you eagerly pack your documents and equipment and arrive at the first intriguing place in La Rochelle.

Let's see if you can unearth this treasure!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Lost Treasure of La Rochelle story?
You play a marine archaeologist who finds manuscript fragments pointing to a hidden treasure. The old port provides the real-world setting for this fictional investigation.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue, with no guide or fixed start time. You can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

Flexibility

Regular Guided Tours

Fixed schedules & no pausing

Questo

Start, pause, and resume anytime

Privacy

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Crowds of up to 30 strangers

Questo

Private experience for your group only

Pricing

Regular Guided Tours

$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person

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Availability

Regular Guided Tours

Requires advance booking

Questo

Instant access 24/7/365

Experience

Regular Guided Tours

Passive listening to a guide

Questo

Active gamification; you solve the mystery

Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide

Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.

EXPLORE LA ROCHELLE ON FOOT

A flexible self-guided way to discover La Rochelle

The Lost Treasure of La Rochelle is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.

The route starts at Café de la Paix and finishes at La Rochelle Aquarium over 3 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 91 min; 3 km walking route; 13 challenge locations

Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, French, Spanish.

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