Rennes: Outdoor Escape Game with Local Story & Team Fun

Summary

Team up in Rennes for a digital escape game adventure

You’ll step into medieval Rennes with your team, following clues sent by your digital guide while wandering cobbled streets and puzzling out local secrets together. Expect laughter over tricky riddles, unexpected moments with locals, and that little rush when you finally crack the last code — memories you’ll carry home long after you leave Brittany.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the sound of my shoes on the old cobbles — sharper than I expected, and it kind of echoed in the narrow lanes near Place Sainte-Anne. We’d barely started our outdoor escape game in Rennes when someone’s phone buzzed with our “mission” from Admiral Guillaume II de Penhoët (the chatbot, but still). It felt odd at first, getting orders from a medieval admiral through WhatsApp, but honestly? It made me laugh. The air smelled faintly like coffee from a nearby café, even though we were supposed to be chasing invaders.

Our group split up roles fast — one person on clues, another scribbling notes, me mostly trying not to get distracted by street art or the way locals nodded hello as they passed. The puzzles weren’t easy (I definitely overthought one about city gates), but our guide — well, the digital one — kept nudging us back on track. At one point, we had to pause because someone’s phone died. Rookie mistake: bring a power bank. There was this moment outside an old stone arch where everything went quiet except for some distant church bells and us arguing about Breton history. I didn’t expect to care about 14th-century Rennes, but here we are.

I still think about that last clue — something about “Tors Boiteux” and a hidden plaque we almost missed because we were too busy laughing at my terrible French accent. Li tried to pronounce it better and got applause from a local passing by (I swear she winked). The whole thing took us maybe two hours? Time blurred a bit between solving riddles and just soaking up the city’s weird mix of old and new. We finished sweaty but grinning, phones full of photos and inside jokes that probably won’t make sense anywhere else.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Medieval Rennes Escape Game

• Start mission with chatbot
• Explore Rennes streets for clues
• Solve puzzles and interact digitally
• Complete quest to stop invaders

Top questions

How does the outdoor escape game in Rennes work?

You use your smartphone to receive missions from a digital guide and solve puzzles as you walk around Rennes with your team.

Do I need to bring anything for the Rennes escape game?

You’ll need a charged smartphone with internet access for each team (one per player is best), plus a notebook and pencil.

Is there a live guide during the escape game?

No live guide; you interact with a digital companion via your phone throughout the activity.

How long does the outdoor escape game take?

The experience usually takes around two hours depending on your pace.

Is this activity suitable for kids or families?

The tour is team-based and family-friendly but requires moderate physical fitness due to walking.

Are service animals allowed during the escape game?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this activity in Rennes.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the starting point in central Rennes.

What’s included

Your day includes access to the outdoor escape game in Rennes using your own smartphone as a digital guide; all you need is an internet connection plus a notebook and pencil for jotting down clues as you explore together on foot.