Paris WWII: Occupation & Liberation Exploration Game and Tour

About this tour

Track your great-grandfather's resistance missions across occupied Paris in this narrative-driven exploration game. Your phone becomes a guide as you navigate from the Louvre's obelisk to hidden corners of the city, solving challenges that unlock stories of sabotage and liberation. The 45-minute to 75-minute experience blends puzzle-solving with real wartime locations—bullet-scarred walls and all—without requiring a human guide or museum tickets.

Highlights

• Self-guided narrative game on your phone through Questo app
• Visit Obélisque de Louxor, Jeu de Paume, Pont des Arts, lesser-known sites
• Spot actual resistance bullet damage on Parisian buildings
• Uncover Hitler's plans to raze Paris landmarks
• Solve location-based challenges to unlock next chapter
• Mix of escape game, treasure hunt, and walking tour

What to expect

Download the Questo app and receive your mission briefing via email. You'll become an investigator piecing together your ancestor's underground activities. At each waypoint—some famous, others tucked away—you'll encounter puzzles and clues that reveal the next destination. The game directs you via phone GPS; no printed map or guide needed. You'll walk past tangible remnants of conflict and occupation, making the historical narrative physical rather than abstract. Expect 1–2 km of walking with frequent stops to read story segments and work through challenges.

Good to know

Each person ideally has their own ticket and phone, though devices can be shared. No entrance fees to museums required—gameplay happens on pavements and in public squares. Prams and service animals welcome. Available around the clock once downloaded. Customer support reachable anytime if you get stuck.