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Turn Bordeaux into a crime scene with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder-mystery game. Walk at your own pace, solve riddles, take photo challenges, and use local streets and landmarks as puzzle pieces.
Turn Bordeaux into a crime scene with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder-mystery game. Walk at your own pace, solve riddles, take photo challenges, and use local streets and landmarks as puzzle pieces.
Evening light slides across Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse as you open the Loquiz app and the city widens into a playable map. The Garonne dares you to cross its quays; arcaded streets and narrow alleys become clues and backdrops as you hunt for the truth about Balthasar.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by City Game · Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Evening light slides across Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse as you open the Loquiz app and the city widens into a playable map. The Garonne dares you to cross its quays; arcaded streets and narrow alleys become clues and backdrops as you hunt for the truth about Balthasar.
The route threads through layers of Bordeaux history — 18th-century neoclassical façades, medieval street patterns, and river gravel banks that shaped the port. The game uses the urban fabric and local culture as puzzle material rather than as a narrated history, so monuments, cafés, and hidden courtyards show up as functional set pieces you must read and interact with.
Expect roughly two hours of walking over mostly flat pavement with occasional cobbles and tram tracks. Tasks range from riddles and character interactions to photo challenges; you move at your own pace, pausing where you like. Public transit, cafés, and benches make it easy to take breaks or regroup.
Practical notes: one mobile device per booked group is used to unlock assignments; the experience suits families and mixed-ability teams. Mornings are quieter for focused sleuthing; evenings add atmosphere but bring more pedestrians. Watch for slippery stones in rain and keep your phone charged and connected. Divide roles—navigator, photographer, puzzle-solver—for efficiency. The booking is flexible: you pick a date/time but can start when you’re ready, and full refunds are available if canceled 24 hours ahead. It’s a low-risk, high-engagement way to explore Bordeaux on foot while exercising deduction and teamwork.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and light walking for up to two hours.
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 people using a single device; for groups larger than four, buy additional tickets so each subgroup has a device.
No — the game is self-guided and designed for first-time visitors and locals alike, though familiarity with street navigation helps speed progress.
Much of the route is on paved streets and squares, but cobblestones and occasional curbs may present challenges; contact the operator for specific accessibility concerns.
You’ll receive instructions by email after booking; you must choose a date/time but can start the game whenever you like on that day using the provided app access code.
Bordeaux grew as a major port city; its 18th-century ‘Port of the Moon’ quarter is noted for classical architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bordeaux promotes sustainable tourism in the historic center — travel on foot or public transit to reduce congestion and protect narrow streets.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Evening light slides across Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse as you open the Loquiz app and the city widens into a playable map. The Garonne dares you to cross its quays; arcaded streets and narrow alleys become clues and backdrops as you hunt for the truth about Balthasar.
Evening light slides across Bordeaux's Place de la Bourse as you open the Loquiz app and the city widens into a playable map. The Garonne dares you to cross its quays; arcaded streets and narrow alleys become clues and backdrops as you hunt for the truth about Balthasar.
The route threads through layers of Bordeaux history — 18th-century neoclassical façades, medieval street patterns, and river gravel banks that shaped the port. The game uses the urban fabric and local culture as puzzle material rather than as a narrated history, so monuments, cafés, and hidden courtyards show up as functional set pieces you must read and interact with.
Expect roughly two hours of walking over mostly flat pavement with occasional cobbles and tram tracks. Tasks range from riddles and character interactions to photo challenges; you move at your own pace, pausing where you like. Public transit, cafés, and benches make it easy to take breaks or regroup.
Practical notes: one mobile device per booked group is used to unlock assignments; the experience suits families and mixed-ability teams. Mornings are quieter for focused sleuthing; evenings add atmosphere but bring more pedestrians. Watch for slippery stones in rain and keep your phone charged and connected. Divide roles—navigator, photographer, puzzle-solver—for efficiency. The booking is flexible: you pick a date/time but can start when you’re ready, and full refunds are available if canceled 24 hours ahead. It’s a low-risk, high-engagement way to explore Bordeaux on foot while exercising deduction and teamwork.