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Mystery at Saint-Vanne Abbey, Verdun

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Play at your pace · usually 245 min 6 km Verdun App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

See Verdun like never before! Playing the role of a thirteenth-century detective and monk, you are en route to Saint-Vanne Abbey.

To reach your destination, you must cross a turbulent city populated by bourgeoisie and artisans rebelling against their bishop. Travel through time from the lower town to the upper town. 

As you navigate between the present and the past, reality and fiction, solve the puzzles presented at each stage.
Adventure, suspense, mystery and history await you!

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families with school-age children, couples and fans of medieval history get a free afternoon away from the battlefields, playing a thirteenth-century monk-detective crossing a town in revolt against its bishop. Easy to medium puzzles fill about 6 km and three and a half hours, climbing from the lower town to the upper town. Anyone with very young children, or who cannot manage that distance on foot, should pick something shorter.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • The Estaminet on Rouyers St gets your investigation off to a flying start.

  • On Chaussée Bridge, you contemplate the mysteries that lie ahead. There, between canals and fortifications, an artisan district has a few surprises in store for you.

  • You will be helped by a tanner, a leatherworker, and a merchant, among others. But hush, it's time to go.

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

Verdun

A · Start

Pl. Saint-Paul, 55100 Verdun, France

B · Finish

Rue des Hauts Fins, 55100 Verdun, France

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by bristol bazar.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by bristol bazar

Good to know before you play

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this quest about Saint-Vanne Abbey in Verdun?
Yes. You play a thirteenth-century detective and monk on your way to Saint-Vanne Abbey, crossing a town where the bourgeoisie and artisans are rebelling against their bishop. The story moves between past and present as you walk from the lower town to the upper town.
Is this a guided mystery tour?
No guide is involved. It is a self-guided mystery game played on your phone: the app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. It is free to play, and you can start any time without booking.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts on Rue Saint-Paul and finishes on Rue des Hauts-Fins, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass Parc Japiot, the Mairie de Verdun, Promenade de la Digue, the Pont-écluse Saint-Amand, the Soldat Inconnu and Place de la Libération, about 6 km in all.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about three and a half hours, walking and puzzles included. You do not have to do it in one go: you can pause the game, take a break in town and continue later from where you stopped.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged family friendly, with puzzles rated easy to medium, so school-age children who enjoy a story and can walk around 6 km will cope well. Very young children may find the distance and three and a half hours too long.

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