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European Tours

4.73Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 94 min 4.9 km Tours App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Are you a curious traveller who wants to enrich his horizons? Then this city game is perfect for you! 

Come and discover Tours, situated on the Loire Valley, the beautiful region of central France, but also the European side of the city and the way in which the European Union touches on and influences local actors. 

We are living in a global society, where international relations affect every single aspect of our daily existence. Complex networks assure the proper functioning of our communities. In the end, we are all connected.

You are about to launch yourself in an adventure the city of Tours has never seen before!

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples and families spending a day in Tours can walk from City Hall past Balzac's memorial home, the Charlemagne Tower and the castle, solving a puzzle at each stop and learning how the European Union touches local life. It is free to play and takes about two and a half hours. Skip it if nearly 5 km on foot is too much, or if you would rather question a live guide.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • From Early Medieval to contemporary times, find out about the European project and its main actors

  • Learn to look beyond appearances and to ask the right questions

  • Discover incredible places, walk on ancient cobbled roads, listen to the language of romance and enjoy a hot, buttery croissant

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.73 / 5

55 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Tours

A · Start

1-3 Rue des Minimes, 37000 Tours, France

B · Finish

Pl. du Général Leclerc, 37000 Tours, France

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Maison de l'Europe Tours.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Maison de l'Europe Tours

Good to know before you play

  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at City Hall and finishes at Gare de Tours, the railway station, so it does not return to where you began. Along the way you pass Rue de Jérusalem, Place du Monstre, Hotel Goüin, the Castle of Tours, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Congress.
How long does it take and how far is it?
Most players take about two and a half hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 4.9 km. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to stop for a coffee or a museum visit.
Does the route pass Place Anatole France?
Yes. Place Anatole France is the ninth stop, reached after Rue du Commerce and Rue Nationale and just before the Castle of Tours. The app leads you there on foot, so you do not need a separate map to find it.
Is it suitable for children?
It is recommended for families, with a story and a puzzle at each stop to keep everyone involved. Children need to manage about two and a half hours and nearly 5 km of walking, so it suits kids who are comfortable on longer outings. It is best played during the day.
Do we need to book a time or join a group?
No. It is free to play on your phone, and you can start whenever you like with no group to join and no guide to meet. Friends or family can walk it together at their own pace, pausing and continuing later if needed.

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