15 Treasure Hunts in France to Build an Evening Around

Louvre Guided Treasure Hunt for Families and Kids - The first challenge: an activity book for each child

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Louvre pyramid for a private two-hour treasure hunt built for children ages 3 to 6 or 7 to 12. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus of Milo, and Winged Victory while kids solve clues, draw, and collect cards.

“Perfect pace (fast) for kids. See the highlights and learn a few things you might not have otherwise. Very engaging. Time after to explore on your own too.”

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Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

2.Louvre Museum Guided Family Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Guide your family through the Louvre’s Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, and Winged Victory with a private art historian and age-based activity booklets. Guides such as Cindy, Justine, Yaelle, and Philippe keep children involved while adults get clear context. The two-hour visit ends inside the museum.

“Fantastic experience with Marcella. We got to see the highlights and we were engrossed throughout. Really peeked the interest of me children. Highly recommend.”

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“Old Marseille” district tour and treasure hunt

3.“Old Marseille” district tour and treasure hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Join Eric D. for a 150-minute, small-group walking game through Marseille’s Le Panier district. Use his booklet to solve clues about streets, facades, monuments, and urban details, then finish near Fort Saint-Jean. The route covers about 4.5 km and includes some stairs.

“Une superbe visite avec un guide passionné et passionnant.Je recommande vivement . Arnaud”

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Louvre Museum – Private Family Tour with Da Vinci Treasure Hunt

4.Louvre Museum – Private Family Tour with Da Vinci Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet a licensed English-speaking guide at Passage de Richelieu for a two-hour private Louvre visit built around a Da Vinci treasure hunt. Kids solve riddles with a supplied cryptex while adults see major works, including the Mona Lisa, with pre-booked admission and headphones.

“Nick was an excellent guide. He tailored the tour to my son’s interests and provided fascinating background information on many of the pieces we saw. He had a nice sense of humor and easy demeanor. We would recommend his tour to anyone.”

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Paris Sweet & Chocolate Family Treasure Hunt

5.Paris Sweet & Chocolate Family Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Follow a kid-friendly chocolate expert through Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon for at least seven tastings, from macarons and salted butter caramel to mousse and ice cream. Guides such as Tifenn, Nathalie, Amy, and Marie keep children involved while sharing Paris food and neighborhood history.

“Tifenn was delightful! She felt like a longtime family friend. She’d done her homework and knew all 6 of our names right off the bat. We have 4 kids, ages 6 through 15 and Tifenn kept them all engaged and involved. It was a highlight to our trip to Paris! Just make sure you show up hungry!”

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Paris Kids Louvre Treasure Hunt Private Tour

6.Paris Kids Louvre Treasure Hunt Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $359

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre pyramid for a two-hour private treasure hunt. Children use an English booklet to find art, mummies, and clues, while guides such as Dina, Doina, Lulu, and Bertrand keep adults involved too. Reserved entry and a small gift are included.

“This tour was worth every single cent. Our lovely guide made the Louvre so interesting for our kids, while still keeping us adults invested as well. She had a way with kids and presented things as a fun challenge and asked thought provoking questions. We were so absolutely impressed with her!”

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Tasty treasure hunt in Lille

7.Tasty treasure hunt in Lille

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29Best value

Follow a French or English roadbook through central Lille, solving city questions as you walk from Place du Général de Gaulle to Rue des 7 Agaches. Along the 150-minute route, stop for three tastings: local beer, chocolate, and homemade waffles. The private game suits groups of 2 to 8.

“nous avons passé uneun excellent moment en famille tout en revisitant Lille”

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Paris Treasure Hunt – Explore the Seine from Louvre to Eiffel

8.Paris Treasure Hunt – Explore the Seine from Louvre to Eiffel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Follow a 4.5-kilometer trail from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower using a booklet of riddles, maps, and cultural notes. You solve clues at the Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, and Grand Palais without an app or guide, with help available if needed.

“We had so much fun with this scavanger hunt. Clues were prepared intelligently. I did with my college and elementary school kids. They both enjoyed. There were questions challenging enough for both of them. It is an exhausting yet very fun activity. If your family is not interested in listening tour guides and up for some challenge go for it. We really loved it.”

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Marseille: Hidden Coves Exploration & Treasure Hunt

9.Hidden Coves Exploration & Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Join Eric D. for a 150-minute, small-group walking game from Catalans Beach through Endoume to Vallon des Auffes. Use his riddles booklet to spot clues in street names, facades, monuments, and street furniture while discovering Marseille’s coastal coves. Expect about 4.5 km and many stairs.

“Interesting and fun for all ages (5+). Eric was great and you can tell he has a real love for Marseille :) If you’re coming in the colder months dress for the wind or you’ll suffer! Ha. Beautiful city. Thank you, Eric :)”

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Paris: Treasure Hunt & Walking Tour “Secret Weapon X”

10.Treasure Hunt & Walking Tour “Secret Weapon X”

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

You follow a treasure map through central Paris, opening boxes and solving physical puzzles tied to a secret mission involving Marie Curie. The private, French or English game begins at Play-In on Rue de Rivoli and suits families, friends, and parties.

“Activité fort sympathique. Manque un aspect historique des bâtiments. Il aurait été intéressant d'avoir un enregistrement à charger sur le téléphone qui raconte l'histoire des bâtiments en plus et/ou de lier plus à la vraie Histoire de Marie Cury. Le scénario est perfectible.”

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Treasure Hunt in Paris – From the Panthéon to the Louvre

11.Treasure Hunt in Paris – From the Panthéon to the Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Follow a two-hour Paris mystery from the Panthéon to the Louvre with a booklet, map, riddles, and cultural notes. Marion provides help when needed, while you explore the Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame, Place Dauphine, Pont Neuf, and Pont des Arts without an app or required guide.

“Marion was so lovely! She was so flexible with our family and our late start. She was helpful throughout the hunt and wonderful with my kids. Such a FUN way to see the sights and learn more about France. My teens and young kids loved solving the puzzles and finding things throughout the treasure hunt and they especially loved cracking the code at the end! Thank you, Marion, for a great experience!”

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Aix Treasure Hunt

12.Aix Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Follow clues through Aix-en-Provence with local guides Édouard or Ted, learning about fountains, medieval churches, Cézanne and Zola sites, gardens, and old city remains. The two-hour walk ends with a Provençal treat such as calissons.

“Édouard was so knowledgeable and created a wonderful tour for our family. He was so sweet to my children and made it engaging for everyone! Merci Édouard !”

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Historical treasure hunt in the city of Versailles

13.Historical treasure hunt in the city of Versailles

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

You’ll receive a royal mystery from an investigator trainer, then work independently for two hours to identify a would-be poisoner among eight court figures. The route explores Versailles beyond the palace, with guides such as Arthur and Cyril helping you get started.

“Wow the hunt lead us to visite the historical town outside the palace We did the hunt with our 11 year old grand son and he was able to participate in the hunt but it was a team effort as the hunt was very tricky Our friendly guide, Cyril, was on time at the meeting point and gave us the document and info needed but we were left on our own to solve the mystery what a fun 2 hours !!!!”

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Paris Louvre : Private Treasure Hunt for Families or groups

14.Paris Louvre : Private Treasure Hunt for Families or groups

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 2 hours

You and your private guide follow clues through the Louvre to find a hidden poisonous vial. The two-hour hunt includes museum tickets, a booklet, and stops at the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Guides speak English or French, with Hugo and Lisa earning especially warm praise from families.

“The kids that were 9 years old loved it, the 3 year old didn’t at all..”

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Historical visit/Treasure Hunt of Aix en Provence

15.Historical visit/Treasure Hunt of Aix en Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Edouard Paul-Cavallier for a small-group, English-language walk through Aix-en-Provence. You’ll connect grand fountains, the Mazarin district, Saint-Jean-de-Malte, and the cathedral while learning local stories and solving a light treasure hunt that ends with a surprise.