City escape game in Bordeaux – Heist or sweet treasure hunt

Description

Fancy taking your teams out and creating unforgettable memories? Turn the streets of Bordeaux into a life-size playground with this city-wide escape game, a cross between a treasure hunt and a clue hunt. Puzzles, strategy and exploring the city’s heritage: a team-building activity in Bordeaux that gets your staff thinking, laughing and working together.

Designed for groups of 25 to over 300 participants, this guided package is a turnkey solution: from welcoming the teams to announcing the winners, everything is taken care of for your seminar, induction day or team-building outing in Bordeaux.

A choice of scenarios

A Bordeaux-style heist

Join El Professor and his gang of robbers. Prove yourselves worthy and he might just reveal the plans for his next heist: the Monnaie de Paris mint in Pessac! But to do so, you’ll need to solve his puzzles in the heart of Bordeaux…

Places visited: Place de la Bourse, the Opera House, the Monument to the Girondins.

The Golden Canelé

The legend of the Golden Canelé awaits you! Several decades ago, the sisters of the Annonciade moulded their gold into a sumptuous canelé to protect it from covetous eyes. Join Raphaël, the grandson of a pastry chef, on his quest for this sweet treasure.

Places visited: Saint-André Cathedral, Notre-Dame Church, Place Gambetta.

The itinerary

Welcome and briefing

Our organisers will welcome your participants at the starting point, form the teams and explain the rules of the game.

Start of the adventure

The teams set off across the city in search of clues, with assistance from the activity leader at the start of the game.

Memories in pictures

Photos are taken during the activity to capture your teams’ best moments.

A tasty reward

On arrival, a delicious local treat awaits your participants.

Debriefing and rankings

The activity concludes with a team debrief and the announcement of a personalised ranking.

Objectives

• To strengthen team cohesion and cooperation
• To encourage communication, strategy and collective thinking
• To help participants (re)discover Bordeaux’s heritage in a fun way
• Share a convivial moment outdoors

Why choose this escape game for your team-building event in Bordeaux?

• A fully organised activity, led by facilitators
• A format suited to large groups, from 25 to over 300 players
• An adventure accessible to everyone, with no prior knowledge required
• A scripted, immersive experience set amongst the city’s iconic landmarks
• A gourmet treat and a leaderboard for a fun-filled finale

General information

A Bordeaux-style heist

• Starting point: Place Saint-Pierre
• Finish: Place de la Bourse
• Duration: 2½ to 3 hours
• Languages: French, English
• Accessible for people with reduced mobility: yes

The Golden Canelé

• Starting point: Place du Chapelet (opposite Notre-Dame Church), Rue Mably
• End point: Place Pey-Berland (cathedral)
• Duration: 1½ to 2 hours
• Languages: French, English
• Accessible to people with reduced mobility: yes

• Capacity: from 25 to over 300 participants
• Format: outdoor activity, guided tour