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City exploration game
The Lost Treasure of La Rochelle
4.24Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 91 min 3 km La Rochelle App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
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?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families with older children, couples and friends who prefer a treasure hunt to a guided tour will like this one. You play a marine archaeologist following clues through the Old Port, past the Tour de l'Horloge and Quai Valin to the Red Lighthouse. At 3 km and around two and a half hours, it is a long outing for young children, and there is no guide to ask questions.
What makes this quest special
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
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.24 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
La Rochelle
A · Start
54 Rue Chaudrier, 17000 La Rochelle, France
B · Finish
La Rochelle Aquarium, Quai Louis Prunier, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a treasure hunt in La Rochelle?
Yes. In this self-guided treasure hunt you play a marine archaeologist tracking a lost treasure through the old port. Your phone leads you to 13 stops, from Café de la Paix to La Rochelle Aquarium. At each place it tells you the story and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you.
Where does the treasure hunt start and finish?
It starts at Café de la Paix and finishes at La Rochelle Aquarium, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass the Fontaine du Pilori, Rue du Temple, the Tour de l'Horloge, Saint Saviour Church, Quai Valin and the Red Lighthouse.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take around two and a half hours, walking and puzzles included, over about 3 km. You can pause whenever you like, stop for a coffee or a meal, and continue later from where you left off.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits families with older children who enjoy puzzles and following clues. With about 3 km of walking and more than two hours of play, younger children may tire, so it works best when kids are old enough to read the clues and help solve them.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no set time slot and no group to join: start whenever you are ready at Café de la Paix and go at your own pace.
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.
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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.
