e-Scavenger Hunt Reims: Explore the City at Your Own Pace
Uncover the heritage, champagne culture, and hidden stories of Reims through a fun smartphone-based city game.
The e-scavenger hunt Reims is a self-guided city game that transforms your visit into an interactive exploration of one of France's most storied urban landscapes. Using a free app on your smartphone, you navigate Reims at a pace that suits you, answering location-based questions and completing search assignments along the way. No set schedule, no waiting for a group — just you, the city, and a trail of discovery.
Reims holds a singular place in French history as the city where generations of French kings were crowned, and its architectural legacy reflects that grandeur. The UNESCO-listed Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims, the Palace of Tau, and the Abbey and Basilica of Saint-Remi form a monumental ensemble that anchors the game's itinerary. Between these landmarks, the route weaves through vibrant squares, Roman remnants, and distinguished champagne houses.
The game is designed to be accessible for families, couples, solo travelers, and large groups alike. Because you start and stop entirely on your own terms, it works as a leisurely afternoon stroll or a thorough half-day immersion. GPS guidance keeps you oriented while curated facts deepen your understanding of each site.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Gothic grandeur of the 13th-century Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims, one of France's most significant medieval monuments.
Visit sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, including the Palace of Tau and the Basilica of Saint-Remi, the largest Romanesque church in Northern France.
Play a self-guided city game via a free smartphone app, with GPS navigation guiding you to each location without a live guide.
Start, pause, and resume the tour entirely on your own schedule — ideal for travelers who prefer flexibility over fixed departure times.
Discover the champagne heritage of Reims, passing storied houses such as Taittinger and Krug, both deeply rooted in the city's identity.
Pass through Place Drouet-d'Erlon, the lively central square that locals call the heart of everyday life in Reims.
Suitable for families, solo explorers, and large groups — the game format adapts naturally to any party size.
Itinerary Overview
Begin at the iconic Gothic cathedral, built in the 13th century and long the site of French royal coronations. The app presents questions about its architecture and history, setting the tone for the experience ahead.
The adjacent archiepiscopal palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, offers a direct link to the coronation ceremonies held in the cathedral. Nearby, the game leads you past the distinguished Taittinger champagne house.
Move through the animated central square, known locally as Place d'Erlon, before reaching the Carnegie Library — rebuilt after World War I with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Both sites reveal the civic and social fabric of Reims.
Two Roman-era landmarks mark Reims's ancient past: the Porte de Mars, a 3rd-century triumphal arch named after a nearby temple to Mars, and the underground cryptoporticus gallery beneath Place du Forum.
The 11th-century Basilica of Saint-Remi, the largest Romanesque church in Northern France, closes the main arc of the route. Built above the chapel where Saint Remi was buried, it remains one of the most evocative religious sites in the region.
What Is Included
Included
- Access to the self-guided city game app
- GPS-guided route through Reims
- Location-based questions and search assignments
- Historical and cultural facts at each stop
- Flexible start time — begin whenever you choose
Not Included
- Smartphone or mobile data (required, not provided)
- Entry fees to museums or monuments
- Food, drinks, or transportation
- Live guide or group leader
Important Information
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