1. Tèrra Aventura: geocaching made in Nouvelle-Aquitaine!
Geocaching, known around the world, is a sort of treasure hunt which uses a mobile app. Tèrra Aventura is Nouvelle-Aquitaine's version of the game.
Over 300 trails exist throughout the region!
So, how do you play? It's easy... head over to the Tèrra Aventura geocaching site and choose a cache and discover the Tèrra Aventura concept. Enter the GPS start coordinates, then follow the instructions on the roadmap. As you solve the riddles and clues, you'll discover the GPS coordinates of the final cache containing Poï'Z to collect. What's a Poï’z? Poï’z are Tèrra Aventura's iconic little characters, considered as the guardians of New Aquitaine's heritage "gems".
You don't have a smartphone? No problem... you can print itinerary roadmaps at home or in any Tourist Office. To do this, hit the tab: quests. You will also need a GPS.
Tèrra Aventura is THE perfect idea to have an enjoyable stroll with the family and discover landscapes and history of the area while having fun.
2. Mysterra Mazes
Get in touch with nature, challenge yourself with the treasure hunt, admire biodiversity, use your 5 senses in Mysterra Park in Montendre (1h from Bordeaux and d’Angoulême, 50 minutes from Cognac) in Charente-Maritime!
At Easter time, take part in a giant treasure hunt where you have to save egg distribution! A one-of-a-kind, fun-filled egg hunt in the incredible Mysterra Park.
Whether you choose a sporty pace or relaxed stroll, you'll be sure to enjoy.
3. Follow Pépu la Huppe at the very heart of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park invites you to use its discovery tool proposed as an exploration logbook for children between the ages of 4 and 6 and 8 and 12.
This free logbook helps children discover and enjoy water, forest, farm, castle, know-how, Occitania, etc. themes. A brilliant way to mix nature discoveries and outings.
Download the exploration logbook for 4-6 year olds
4. Nature escape game in Hostens
The Domaine départemental Gérard Lagorce, set right in the heart of the Forêt des Landes girondines, in Hostens (50 km from Bordeaux), invites you to discover a natural area covering 600 hectares including 5 lakes with one reserved for water-based activities and swimming. On site, a host of leisure and sports activities are proposed: archery, climbing, orientation course, canoeing, kayaking, mountain-biking, SUP, fishing, treetop adventures, trekking, bike rides, horse-riding trails, etc.
Extra info: if the weather's bad, head over to see the new exhibition at Cap Science in Bordeaux.
Dad on the roam, Olivier has his head in the clouds and his feet firmly on the ground! Always on the look out for new ideas and outings for his young teenagers, he loves out of the ordinary experiences that will appeal to both young and old. Ready for a family treasure hunt across Nouvelle-Aquitaine ?