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City exploration game
Mysterious Paris: The Order of the Knights Templar
3.72Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 60 min 4.4 km Paris App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Learn all about the Templars’ influence on the city of light, from its members to its practices. As well as the order’s true history, you will also discover some controversies and misconceptions about this holy order.
See how the people of Paris have preserved the Templars and uncover a lesser-known order (which still exists) who once rivalled them!
See how the people of Paris have preserved the Templars and uncover a lesser-known order (which still exists) who once rivalled them!
Will you trace this iconic order from its hazy origins to its bitter end?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History buffs and readers drawn to Templar legends will follow the order through Paris, from Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle to Rue du Temple, separating the real story from the myths and meeting a rival order that still exists. It suits couples, friends and visitors happy to walk for about an hour. If you want a guide to quiz on medieval detail, or a 4.4 km loop is more than you want to walk, choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
go on a Templars' adventure
visit some of the most iconic places in Paris
find a way to save Alva!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
3.72 / 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
Paris
A · Start
75003 Paris, France
B · Finish
6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
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 self-guided Knights Templar tour in Paris?
Yes. This is a self-guided walk played on your phone. It traces the Templars from their hazy origins to their bitter end, covering their members, their practices and the controversies and misconceptions around the order. It also shows how Parisians have preserved the Templars' memory and introduces a lesser-known rival order that still exists.
Which Knights Templar places in Paris does the route visit?
The route passes Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Pont Neuf, the Conciergerie, Tour Saint-Jacques, Église Saint-Merry and Maison Nicolas Flamel. It includes a stop about Jacques de Molay, then heads up Rue du Temple to Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel and Église Sainte-Élisabeth de Hongrie.
Where does the walk start and how long does it take?
It starts and finishes at Temple Metro Stop, so you end where you began. The loop is about 4.4 km and takes about an hour. Allow extra time if you like to linger at places such as Notre-Dame or Sainte-Chapelle along the way.
Do we need to book a time slot, and can we pause?
No time slot is needed. You start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to wait for. If you want a coffee break or need to stop for the day, you can pause the quest and continue later from where you left off.
Can we play as a group on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. Everyone walks together, listens to the story of each place and works on the puzzles set in what is in front of you.
Does the Paris Templar quest separate history from legend?
Yes. The quest explores the Templars’ historical influence and the controversies around them while using a mystery-game format. It does not present every legend as established fact.
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 PARIS
A history-led way to explore Paris
Mysterious Paris: The Order of the Knights Templar 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 Temple Metro Stop and finishes at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris over 4.4 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 60 min; 4.4 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.
