Saumur Scavenger Hunt: Saumur's Hunt Beneath the Château
Get ready for a Saumur scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of the city center! Explore Ville du Cadre Noir and Perle de l’Anjou as you solve riddles, complete interactive challenges, and discover hidden gems on this walking tour. The hunt is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing downtown with friends or family.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Saumur. This top rated Saumur Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.31 miles and has 6 stops.
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Activity Info: Saumur's Hunt Beneath the Château
Saumur shines as the Capitale des Vins de Loire and Cœur du Val de Loire, famous for it's majestic Château de Saumur and vibrant streets. Known as Ville aux Maisons Troglodytes, it blends history with charm along the Bord de Loire. Your journey kicks off at Tour Grenetière in downtown Saumur. You will tackle missions at iconic spots like Distillerie Combier, Chimere III, Maison du Roi, and La maison de la Reine de Sicile. Expect fun riddles, quirky facts, local art, and photo challenges! Locals rediscover their city’s magic while visitors uncover unique stories and secret corners. Whether you are a Bastion des Cavaliers regular or new to Saumur’s city center, this hunt offers teamwork-driven fun and memorable sightseeing for everyone.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Tour Grenetière
Let’s explore sturdy stone walls where defenders once guarded Saumur with all their strength. The Tour Grenetière’s mighty tower keeps centuries of secrets locked inside.
Château de Saumur
Let us wander to a hillside castle towering above the Loire, once home to rulers, lords, and legends. It's imposing silhouette tells tales of ambition, transformation, and centuries of history waiting for you to explore.
La maison de la Reine de Sicile
Let us meander to a unique house, once home to queens and powerful women of legend. Secret symbols are carved into ancient stone and tales of Joan of Arc linger in the air.
Chimere III
In a city famed for majestic horses, discover a spectacular iron creation shining in homage to Saumur's equestrian heart. Let the artistry and might of Chimere III spark your imagination.
Maison du Roi
Royal footsteps once echoed here, where timber beams frame a house fit for a king. Imagine the bustle of courts and ceremonies, whispers of intrigue hiding behind old wooden doors.
Distillerie Combier
Follow your nose to a place where copper stills gleam and secret recipes fill the air. The Distillerie Combier tempts with the promise of spirits, elixirs, and the heady mysteries of history.
How the Saumur Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your team for a mobile-first adventure through downtown Saumur! With our easy-to-use app, you will solve riddles, snap photos at landmarks like Château de Saumur, and earn points together. Compete on the city-wide leaderboard as you explore hidden gems in real time. The hunt is simple to join—just download the app and start discovering Saumur’s secrets!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Saumur, Pays de la Loire
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 3.72 KM (2.31 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Saumur Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving some friendly competition? On the Saumur Scavenger Hunt adventure, every player gets interactive missions—snap creative photos at Chimere III or answer riddles by Château de Saumur! Work together using teamwork to climb up our city-wide leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights in downtown Saumur.
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Reviews for Saumur Scavenger Hunt: Saumur's Hunt Beneath the Château
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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