Historical Paris: Occupation & Liberation Story
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Unlock · €9.99Staying a few days in Paris? All 6 Paris quests for €39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
42-72 mins
You will walk
6170 steps
Total distance
4.7 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Charles de Gaulle Statue 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 Quai de Montebello and see where you land on the Paris leaderboard.
Highlights
- Learn of Hitler's plan to destroy Paris' most beautiful buildings- Discover the place where the Nazis burned great works of art, including Picasso's- See the bullet holes from the resistance fighting that led to Paris' liberation
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Place de la Concorde
Ratings and Reviews
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Made by Rowan Standish Hayes
Rowan Standish Hayes created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
Meet the makerThe mission: Your story in Paris
Beat the best: Top Paris explorers
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Frequently asked questions
Is the Paris Occupation and Liberation quest based on real history?
Is this experience self-guided?
How many accesses does our group need?
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–$60 (€23–€50) 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–$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 |
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.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN PARIS
A history-led way to explore Paris
Historical Paris: Occupation & Liberation Story 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 Paris to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Charles de Gaulle Statue and finishes at Quai de Montebello over 4.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 57 min; 4.7 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, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French.
