Talk about an interesting way to promote a city! This engaging Paris Treasure Hunt (trésors de paris) is a lot more interesting than your typical Tourism Board advertising. Last year, the 2007 event had more than 15,000 participants.Above: The poster for last year's treasure huntSo, what is it?The treasure hunt is free and open to all (yes, the site is available in english as well as french). You can enroll here or in front of the town hall of the 3rd, 6th, 13th, 18th, 19th districts on July 5th. The surreal adventure organized by Paris City Hall (Mairie de Paris and Jean-Bernard Bros) is a unique way to discover the city, its secrets and its inhabitants.You can hunt for the treasures alone or with friends (6 max). On your way, you will need to use your brain, your intuition, your observation skills, and you'll have to be brave. Navigating in the maze of Paris streets, the treasure hunters will have to ask mysterious Paris characters for some clues.The treasure hunters will also get a feel for the authentic heart of Paris: meeting shop keepers, craftsmen and artists or discovering little-known places like hidden gardens, narrow streets and secret passages.Above: The landing page of the websitetrésors de paris gives visitors (and even locals) a chance to discover secret passages, unknown streets and hidden gardens in the 3e, 6e, 13e and 18e arrondissements. just sign up (it's free) with up to six of your friends, and receive clues and mysteries to help you navigate the maze of Paris streets. Lost? Stop and ask the paris "characters" for help. There are fabulous prizes for the winner: access to a secret cabaret, a night in a five-star hotel and dinner at a top restaurant. With many treasure hunts throughout the year, each one is themed to fit your interests. The theme on july 5th is ecology and sustainable development.The rules:Come and hunt Paris treasures. The treasure hunt is free and open to all. You can enrol here or in front of the town hall of the 3rd, 6th, 13th, 18th, 19th districts on July 5th. The surreal adventure organized by Paris City Hall will be a unique way to discover the city, its secrets and its inhabitants.You can hunt for the treasures alone or with friends (6 max). On your way, you will need to use your brain, your intuition, your observation skills, and you'll have to be brave. Navigating in the maze of Paris streets, the treasure hunters will have to ask mysterious Paris characters for some clues.The treasure hunters will also get a feel for the authentic heart of Paris: meeting shop keepers, craftsmen and artists or discovering little-known places like hidden gardens, narrow streets and secret passages.
Pour plus d'informations (For more information)Contactez Ma Langue Au Chat –Tel. : 33.1.44 92.93.94 – facteur@tresorsdeparis.frThis event was organized by Mairie De Paris.
Pour plus d'informations (For more information)Contactez Ma Langue Au Chat –Tel. : 33.1.44 92.93.94 – facteur@tresorsdeparis.frThis event was organized by Mairie De Paris.
