Turn Nantes into a crime scene and solve the fictional murder of Balthasar with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Use your phone, follow clues, and uncover local history across roughly two hours of flat, walkable streets.
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You set off from a square where the cobblestones keep secrets and the Loire watches, patient and wide. A notification pings, the Loquiz app opens, and the city becomes a story: shopfronts slide into clues, statues deliver lines, and narrow alleys tuck away riddles. The plot pulls you through Nantes’ changing neighborhoods—old merchant quarters, modern riverside blocks, and the odd industrial relic that remembers the city’s shipbuilding days.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves continuous walking around town for ~2 hours
Wildlife
History
Nantes evolved from a medieval river port into an industrial center; many façades and docks still reflect its maritime and trade-driven past, which the game leverages for plot locations.
Conservation
The game is low-impact but encourages players to stay on public paths, avoid disturbing riverside habitats, and support local cafés and shops rather than leaving litter.
Reserve your spot on the Nantes Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game 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 in the Loquiz app and requires consistent battery and data; a dead phone ends the investigation.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect paved streets and short blocks of cobbles—supportive footwear keeps you focused on clues, not sore feet.
Carry a small portable charger
Two hours of GPS and multimedia drains batteries quickly—top up mid-game to avoid interruptions.
Be mindful of traffic and private property
Clues may point to sidewalks or near buildings—observe road safety and don’t enter restricted areas to retrieve clues.
Smartphone with Loquiz app
Required to receive clues, interact with digital characters, and log answers.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered through GPS, photos, and extended play.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction on cobbles and comfort during two hours of urban walking.
Light rain jacket or compact umbrella
Nantes’ weather can shift—stay dry and keep the game going in light rain.
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