Schools, youth groups & organizations

School trip in Nice: a fun, cultural outdoor treasure hunt

Elementary, middle and high schools, language schools, youth centers, summer camps, local authorities and associations: let young people discover Nice through an open-air treasure hunt blending riddles, heritage, observation and team spirit.

Group of young people in front of the Blue Chair in Nice during a school trip
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Their mission

A Matisse masterpiece has vanished!

A work of art by Henri Matisse has been stolen from a museum! Split into teams, the young detectives become the heroes of a life-size investigation through the streets of Nice. Armed with their game kit, they observe their surroundings, solve riddles, take on challenges and work together to reach the final treasure chest — in under 2 hours.

Escape Nice game bag with the investigation props
Tiffany welcoming school groups at the Blue Chair in Nice
Highlights

A trip that's both fun and enriching

Nice's heritage

The young players observe the streets, monuments and quirks of Nice all along the route: an active way to discover the city, far from the classic guided tour.

Team spirit

Each team shares its observations, listens to everyone's suggestions and makes decisions together in order to move forward.

Observation & thinking

The riddles call on logic, attention, reading skills and the ability to connect different clues.

Photo challenges

Creative, funny challenges punctuate the adventure: the young players head home with real keepsakes from their day out in Nice.

How it works

How does the trip unfold?

1

Preparation

You tell us the participants' ages, the size of the group, your preferred date and any specific needs your organization may have.

2

Welcome

On the big day, Tiffany welcomes your group at the starting point, hands out the equipment and goes over the rules before forming the teams.

3

Treasure hunt

The teams explore the city, hunt for clues, solve the riddles and complete the challenges along the way.

4

Mission complete

Everyone meets Tiffany again at the end of the route to discover the results and wrap up the adventure.

The route

Where does the treasure hunt take place?

The adventure starts facing the sea, then the investigation leads the teams through Vieux Nice (the Old Town) and its most iconic spots. Eight stages punctuate the roughly 2 km route — we keep the locations secret to preserve the surprise!

8 stages≈ 2 km on footUnder 2hOld Town

The exact meeting point is shared with you when you book.

Treasure hunt route through the Old Town of Nice OLD TOWN Baie des Anges 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 START FINISH ≈ 2 KM N
We've got answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age to take part?

The activity is especially well suited to children from about age 9-10 (4th-5th grade) upward, as well as middle school, high school and university students. The riddles call on observation, reasoning and cooperation between participants.

What kinds of groups is the activity designed for?

The treasure hunt can be organized for elementary, middle and high schools, language schools, youth centers, summer camps, local authorities and associations looking for a fun, cultural open-air activity in Nice.

How many students should we plan per team?

So that everyone can take part, handle the game props and share their ideas, we recommend teams of no more than 6 to 7 students. We can host up to 120 people at the same time.

Is the equipment provided?

Yes. At the start, each team receives a backpack full of objects to move the investigation forward, along with a phone to solve the various riddles.

Are participants supervised along the route?

The activity takes place under the responsibility of the group's teachers, leaders or chaperones. The route is designed to be easy to follow, and Tiffany remains reachable remotely throughout the game in case of any question or difficulty.

What happens if it rains?

Light rain usually doesn't get in the way of the activity. If the weather turns more unfavorable, we'll talk it through with you to find the solution best suited to your group and the situation.

How do we organize a trip with our school or organization?

Contact us with the type of organization, the participants' ages, the number of young people and your preferred date. We'll then suggest a setup tailored to your group and answer any questions you may have.

Schools, associations & organizations

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Gaston Berger BTS Tourisme logo
Nice Elite Sport logo
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aivancity School of AI & Data logo
La Fontaine private school logo
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