Walk Dinan like a sleuth: a self-guided, smartphone-driven city game that threads medieval streets, ramparts and secret passages. Expect puzzles in French, uneven cobbles, and a 2¾-hour urban adventure.
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Cobblestones tilt underfoot as the Rance whispers below and a stone stairway pushes you upward — Dinan's narrow streets demand attention. This self-guided city game drops you into a 14th-century emergency: cryptic symbols, a Spanish scroll, and a race to stop a fictional catastrophe. You move at your own pace, unlocking clues with a smartphone and choosing secret passages through the town's medieval heart.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderately fit: able to walk on uneven cobbles and climb several flights of stairs without strain
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History
Dinan grew as a fortified medieval trading center; local structures and placenames reflect 14th-century feudal and maritime activity tied to figures like Bertrand du Guesclin.
Conservation
Stay on marked streets, avoid trampling vegetation on the ramparts and carry out any waste; small-group play helps limit wear on historic fabric.
Reserve your spot on the City Game Dinan and the Symbols of the Apocalypse today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
The game runs on your phone and uses sensors — a dead battery ends the experience early.
Wear sturdy walking shoes
Cobbles and steep steps make comfortable, grippy shoes essential for steady footing.
Plan for limited network coverage
Parts of the route have poor mobile reception—share a connection or bring an alternate SIM if possible.
Mind narrow or dizzy passages
Some secret passages are tight and uneven; those with vertigo should take care or choose alternate streets.
Smartphone with game app/ticket
Required to run the game, read clues and interact with route sensors.
Comfortable walking shoes
Grippy soles and ankle support help on cobbles and steps.
Portable power bank
Keeps your phone charged through the 2–3 hour game and any photo documentation.
Light rain jacket
Brittany weather can change quickly; a packable jacket keeps you moving if it showers.
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