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.
How many are playing?
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
77-107 mins
You will walk
3810 steps
Total distance
2.9 km
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.”
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Station café whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Arceaux J Moulin and see where you land on the Montpellier leaderboard.
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.
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone · race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace · live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
The mission: Your story in Montpellier
Assigned a codename and with some basic tools, you'll have to use your guile in outwitting the enemy in order to help the rebels escape. In this period where your neighbour could be an enemy agent or, worse still, an informer, you can’t be too careful.
The SS are hot on your trail.
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.
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
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-$40 per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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-$40 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 |
