Le prisonnier de la Bastille" investigative visit to Paris
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L équipe de guides Cultival
Paris 12th district (75)
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Activity description :
- 2 hours
- Up to 35 people
- From 12 years old
Discover Paris at the time of the French Revolution and step back in time in this fun adventure, where your aim is to help a Parisian free the oldest prisoner in the Bastille.
The scenario
4/5 people per team - Duration: 2h - Self-guided - Not recommended for under 12s.
Maxime Delavoix, an inhabitant of Paris in 1789, is entrusted by a mysterious sponsor with the mission of organizing the escape of an enigmatic prisoner locked up in the dungeons of the royal Bastille prison. It's July 14, 1789, and Maxime soon finds himself caught up in the hustle and bustle of events, all converging on one central point: the fortress of the Bastille.
How does it work?
- When you arrive, a member of the team will give you your instructions, and will intervene at the end to designate the winning team.
- In teams of 4/5 people, you'll solve the riddles to guide Maxime's footsteps through the ancient streets of 1789 and experience the storming of the Bastille from the inside.
A fascinating investigation into the events of one of the most important days in French history.
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Our customer reviews
4.1
22 reviews
- 5 stars 53 % (8)
- 4 stars 20 % (3)
- 3 stars 20 % (3)
- 2 stars 7 % (1)
- 1 star 0 % (0)
Verified reviews: posted only by customers who did this activity
More suitable for children. It's a pity there's no thread running through the story, in the sense that the clues are only used to find a riddle at the end. No coherence between the clues and the story. We don't
Marie-Amélie
Marie-Amélie's review
Nice to wander around looking for clues, but not enough historical input on the French Revolution period.
Virginie
Virginie's review
Marie was great, but it was really too cold to enjoy. We skipped the dialogues and concentrated solely on the route and the puzzles. We picked up the booklet again in the warm evening. The price is excessive for a booklet and total autonomy outside, with no shelter or reward (a hot drink, for example). We wouldn't recommend this experience, even though it deserves to be of historical interest.
Élisabeth
Élisabeth's review
A fun little investigation for kids
Kelly
Kelly's review
Great welcome, our host was very pleasant; thank you to him! We think you could toughen up the puzzles a bit, as the feeling of being quickly solved is a bit frustrating for the presta, even if it means making an "accessible" version for youngsters to double up on a version where you have to rack your brains a bit. Or vice versa. I've got lots of ideas! Best regards,
Marion
Marion's review
Very nice, interesting puzzle, and nice discoveries.
Maryline
Maryline's review
Nice investigation, but a bit difficult because not all the explanations in the booklet are clear, but the guide is great. A great time.
Denis
Denis 's review
We had a great time during the French Revolution; we learned a lot and wandering around the Bastille district with riddles was great!
Aude
Aude's review
Too good!! and Marie was great!
Sébastien
Sébastien's review
Discover a little-known neighborhood from a new angle. Fun and informative
Franz
Franz's review
A family tour, the riddles are accessible to all and make for a great way to discover the Bastille district!
Nathalie
Nathalie's review
The tour was very well organized, providing a fun way to learn more about the history of the Bastille district. Special mention to the tour leader, who was always available and smiling.
Patricia
Patricia's review
Location
Address:
Jardin du Port de l'Arsenal, 53 boulevard de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
How to get there
- Metro 1, 5 and 8: Bastille, Exit 4 - Jardin de l'Arsenal, on the Port de l'Arsenal quay under the weeping willow, opposite the Grand Bleu restaurant.
Know before you go
- The tour takes place outdoors.
- In the event of bad weather making the tour impossible, a postponement may be offered.
- Roadbook included
- Meet at Jardin de l'Arsenal - Métro Bastille, Exit 4 - Jardin de l'Arsenal, on the Port de l'Arsenal quay under the weeping willow, opposite the Grand Bleu restaurant.
