Get whisked away to the heart of Franche-Comté, where a scavenger hunt in Besançon is more than just a game—it's a journey through time, art, and the hidden gems of a city that proudly carries its history within the walls of its majestic fortresses and along the banks of the Doubs River. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to unravel the mysteries of Besançon while stepping into the shoes of detectives, historians, and adventurers as you roam the city.
The imposing Citadel of Besançon, a masterpiece by Vauban, stands proudly above the city, offering a panoramic view that will take your breath away. On your scavenger hunt, you'll delve into its secrets, wander through ancient casemates, and discover the history of a fortress once deemed impregnable. Let the past captivate you as you search for clues nestled within its historic walls.
As your scavenger hunt continues, you'll be drawn into the city's core, where the Cathedral of Saint-Jean awaits with its awe-inspiring architecture and the famed Astronomical Clock. Your urban exploration will grant you an up-close look at the clock, allowing you to delve into the exquisite blend of art, science, and religion that defines this landmark.
Next, the scavenger hunt leads you to the Palais Granvelle, a Renaissance gem. Once the stomping grounds of influential figures, you can now embark on your own treasure hunt within its halls. Pay attention to the fine architectural details and historical traces that will guide you to the next set of clues on your scavenger hunt in Besançon.
No scavenger hunt in Besançon would be complete without a visit to the Musée du Temps, the Museum of Time. In halls dedicated to the ages, you'll be sent on a journey through epochs. The exhibits, ranging from ancient sundials to cutting-edge timekeeping devices, not only impart knowledge but also hide clues crucial to your scavenger hunt.
After traveling through time, marveling at architectural wonders, and solving the puzzles of the past, your scavenger hunt in Besançon comes to an end. Yet the memories and stories you've gathered will stay with you for ages. Besançon, a city brimming with secrets and beauty, has opened its gates to you, and you've explored it with open arms and keen eyes. The scavenger hunt may be over, but the adventure you've experienced will shine as a bright chapter in your book of memories.
| Start/Finish | Rue Megevand 2 |
| Duration | approx. 3 hrs. |
| Route | ca. 3.7 mi |
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| Suitable | > 8 years |
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| Price p.P. | $ 12.99 incl. VAT |
| Highscore in Besançon |
| GlobalHunters 6.470 Points |
| KoshaBlosha 3.810 Points |
| SSA 3.510 Points |
| Choucrepetanque 3.380 Points |
| ITScavangers 3.290 Points |
Follow a myCityHunt scavenger hunt team on their tour through the city in our trailer and learn more about how a myCityHunt tour works.
Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Besançon. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Besançon we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Besançon.
Discover Besançon with the digital Scavenger Hunt from myCityHunt! Solve puzzles, master team tasks and explore Besançon with your team!
A myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Besançon takes you to the most beautiful places in the city and introduces you to Besançon with its 117.000 inhabitants in an entertaining way together with its historical, cultural and architectural highlights. At the different locations of the scavenger hunt you will solve tricky riddles. Determine the correct answer in order to collect points! In the course of the city rally you puzzle your way through Besançon. On the way we will send you entertaining special tasks such as photo or action challenges via SMS, which require creativity and teamwork. Your city tour through Besançon will delight everyone involved!
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"We had a lot of fun during our scavenger hunt!"
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"Creative tasks, great features and a great app!"
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"Awesome trip for friends and family!"
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With myCityHunt, Besançon becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.
On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Besançon. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Besançon. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.
But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.
Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.
More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Besançon can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.com/how-it-works.
The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Besançon is $ 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only $ 25.98, for five persons $ 64.95 and so on.
Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.
The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Besançon can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 6 months. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Besançon can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.
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