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City exploration game
The Resistance Code: Montpellier 1944
4.13Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 92 min 2.9 km Montpellier App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrench
The experience
About this quest
Montpellier, 1944. Beneath its sunlit streets and charming façades, a silent war rages. While flipping through an old copy of Kipling’s If in a forgotten café, you're thrust into the shadows of history - where every whisper might be a warning, and every passerby a spy.
As a newly recruited agent of the Resistance, your mission is clear: solve puzzles, follow coded clues, and help a group of young rebels free their captured comrades. The SS are closing in, and time is running out.
Walk through Montpellier like never before—uncover hidden corners, test your wit, and feel history come alive. This is more than a game: it's a journey of memory, courage, and connection.
Bring your friends or family, and let every step tell a story worth remembering.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History lovers, WWII enthusiasts and families with older children follow Montpellier's Resistance story on foot, cracking coded clues from the Station café past Place Martyrs de la résistance and the Arc de Triomphe to Arceaux J Moulin. Expect 2.9 km and about an hour and three quarters. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz, or with young children who may find SS pursuers too dark, should pick another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Following the trail of the French resistants around the city.
You'll collect clues and pass on coded messages in order to help liberate the city.
Along your way you'll help free prisoners, discover hideouts of resistants and also learn how invisible ink is made.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.13 / 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
Montpellier
A · Start
1 Pl. Auguste Gibert, 34000 Montpellier, France
B · Finish
Aqueduc des Arceaux, 155 Rue Hilaire Ricard 85, 34000 Montpellier, France
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Lou Phillips.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Lou Phillips
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.
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a WW2 walk in Montpellier?
Yes. This self-guided walk is set in Montpellier in 1944. You play a newly recruited Resistance agent, solving puzzles and following coded clues to help young rebels free their captured comrades, with stops including Place Martyrs de la résistance, Les Ursulines Grossetti and Tour des Pins.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the Station café and finishes at Arceaux J Moulin, so it does not return to the start. In between you pass Café Riche, Hotel Rey Moulin, Jean Jaurès, Place Martyrs de la résistance, Les Ursulines Grossetti, Tour des Pins, the Arc de Triomphe and Place Giral.
How long does it take and how far is it?
Most players take about an hour and three quarters, walking and puzzles included, over a route of 2.9 km. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank, since the app guides you the whole way.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged family friendly and works best for older children who enjoy puzzles and coded clues. The story involves the SS closing in and captured comrades, so parents of younger children may want to judge whether the wartime theme suits them.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same route. There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet: start whenever you like, and pause and continue later if you need a break.
Is The Resistance Code based on real wartime history?
The game is set against the real context of wartime Montpellier, while its newly recruited-agent mission and rescue plot are dramatized. It is a clue-led historical experience.
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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN MONTPELLIER
A history-led way to explore Montpellier
The Resistance Code: Montpellier 1944 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 Station café and finishes at Arceaux J Moulin over 2.9 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 92 min; 2.9 km walking route; 10 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.
