My Explore Bag treasure hunt - Odyssée en Provence
Presentation
Put on your sneakers, bring your smartphone and interact with your digital city-to-city guide.
This experience combining treasure map and digital monitoring is a first in the South region. This is a unique concept, the result of a collaboration between 4 tourist offices and a young startup "My Explore Bag".
The tourist offices located in Martigues, Istres, Salon-de-Provence and Miramas offer you a large-scale adventure by exploring the perimeter of the Etang de Berre to discover our heritage. 4 puzzles are offered per participating city. Each participant will have to answer as many questions as possible (multiple choice questions, open questions, etc.) and take up several challenges (observation, orientation, culture, puzzles, etc.). The opportunity to challenge yourself with friends or family!
Collecting these 4 clues will allow you to find the ultimate GPS point. The climax of this symbolic treasure hunt!
The "Odyssey in Provence" treasure hunt can be done partially by focusing on a city or two. It can also be done in its entirety at your own pace, without time limit or expiration.
The price includes :
- The backpack and its objects contained in the bag (everything is yours!). You do not need to return the backpack and its contents after the treasure hunt.
- Access to the chatbot from messenger (requires an internet connection) for the 4 participating cities (regardless of the place of departure).
- The explorer guide containing route recommendations for the 4 cities.
- The possibility of redoing the route partially (favoring the city of your choice) or in its entirety (out of the 4 cities) unlimited.
- Date(s) :
- Autonomously, whenever you want
- By reservation :
- No
- Supervised visit :
- No
- Place of departure :
- At the Martigues Tourist Office
- Prices :
- Single price (per group) : 20 €
About
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic composed after the Iliad, towards the end of the 8th century BC. J.-C.
It is considered, along with the Iliad, as one of the two "founding poems" of ancient Greek culture and as one of the greatest masterpieces of world literature.
The Odyssey chronicles the return home of the hero Ulysses. During his journey, made perilous by the wrath of the god Poseidon, Ulysses meets many mythological characters.
"Odyssey" has become by extension a common name designating a more or less eventful "Travelogue" full of unique adventures.
You will live this experience in the territory of Martigues, Istres, Miramas and Salon-de-Provence by participating in a "phygital" experience (contraction between the words "physical" and "digital")
Some tips for a top visit:
- Half a day per city (2 days to complete the complete tour of the 4 cities) at your own pace
- 1 single mobile phone (the one with the largest screen) for an optimal experience
- We recommend 5 people maximum. Each plays a specific role (the keeper of the backpack, the chief explorer who holds the map, the driver who reads the questions, etc.)
- It is necessary to download the "Messenger" application on your phone (it is not essential to also have the Facebook application).
10/10 • "It's super original to discover cities this way. And so much fun. We enrich our culture, we explore, we laugh, we enjoy the scenery—it's great."
10/10 • "This concept is fantastic for discovering our cities while having a playful experience!"
10/10 • "Very pleasantly surprised. Both easy (accessible) and interesting. It allows you to visit the city properly and discover interesting aspects in a fun way."
10/10 • "We loved it! And we highly recommend it to those around us. A real family-sharing moment, discovering or rediscovering a region where everyone had fun!"
09/10 • "A very good activity to do alone or with others, both educational and entertaining."
How does the game work ?
The game takes place in 4 main steps:
- Purchase a backpack containing the necessary materials from the Martigues Tourist and Leisure Office.
- Download the free mobile app "My Explore Bag."
- Scan the QR code provided by the travel advisor when collecting the backpack.
- Start the adventure by following the app’s instructions.
Which cities are involved ?
The game takes place in 4 cities around the Étang de Berre: Martigues, Istres, Miramas-le-Vieux, and Salon-de-Provence.
How much does the game cost ?
The backpack, which includes the game booklet, access to the app, and fun objects, costs €20.
How long does the game last ?
The game lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes per city. It can be played partially or fully, with no time limit.
What age is this game recommended for ?
The activity is recommended for ages 6 and up.
What does the backpack contain ?
The backpack includes a travel journal, objects for solving puzzles, and an explorer’s guide.
Is a smartphone required to play ?
Yes, a smartphone is necessary to use the mobile app and answer the questions throughout the game.
Can the game be played in a group ?
Yes, the activity is suitable for a group of 2 to 5 people.
