The Spellbound Sculpture: A Montpellier Halloween Quest
4.25305 Reviews1,397 people have played this questTonight, Montpellier pulses with forgotten magic. Statues stir, fountains whisper, and Euphrosyne—the muse of joy—awakens with a mission.
Her beloved sculptor vanished two centuries ago, and only you, her loyal assistant, can help her reunite with him. Follow the trail through the city's most beautiful landmarks, solve clues etched in stone and bronze, and gather the elements needed for The Awakening. But beware—shadows move with purpose tonight.
This quest is a walking adventure through Montpellier’s heart, blending romance, mystery, and mythology. Solve real-world puzzles, explore with friends or family, and become part of a story that bridges time and love. Will you help love live again—or fade into legend?
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Unlock · €6.99Live in Montpellier? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
49-79 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Fontaine des Trois Grâces whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 12 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Résidence universitaire La Panacée and see where you land on the Montpellier leaderboard.
Highlights
Discover an amazing historical place where you can take a drink or tapas and admire some fantastic architecture.
Find out which French politician was murdered when he tried to prevent WWI.
Discover a popular stop for pilgrims going to Santiago de Compostela.
Learn the secret of the wishing tree inside Jardin des Plantes and why it's so important
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
La Promenade du Peyrou
Jardins des Plantes
Musée Fabre
Ratings and Reviews
305 ratings
Javo Guevara Jaramillo
Michelle
Jorge Demeneghi
Ritchie
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A note from Lou Phillips
“A professional writer, English Trainer, translator and English editor, LouP has also been teaching the English language to French professionals for over 20 years in and around Montpellier and the South of France.”
The mission: Your story in Montpellier
Montpellier’s statues, fountains, and architecture will lead you through the story of Euphrosyne, one of the 3 Muses of this city fountain.
You're her assistant and detective, and must find her beloved creator, who disappeared two centuries ago, never to return again.
Tonight only, statues have the gift of presence and the dead are awakened. Help her unlock the clues, make the Elixir and carry out The Awakening ceremony to reunite them in eternity.
But beware of malignant shadows....
Beat the best: Top Montpellier explorers
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Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
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
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN MONTPELLIER
A history-led way to explore Montpellier
The Spellbound Sculpture: A Montpellier Halloween Quest 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 Montpellier to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Fontaine des Trois Grâces and finishes at Résidence universitaire La Panacée over 2.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 64 min; 2.7 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, Spanish.
