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TERRA AVENTURA:
HOW TO PLAY
• Download the application for free on a
smartphone via Google Play or App Store.
• Choose your route according to its theme,
duration, difficulty or proximity
• Click on “Start” then enter the answers to
the riddles until the GPS coordinates of the
final cache are displayed! All you have to
do is let yourself be guided to the treasure!
TERRA AVENTURA, THE INCREDIBLE TREASURE HUNT
Do you love to walk around and discover the secret corners of a territory in an unusual way? Then
you’ll love playing Terra Aventura, the world’s largest touristic treasure hunt. The game combines
an outdoor stroll with the discovery of the region’s heritage and natural resources. It is a 100% free
activity, based on geocaching, and requires a smartphone or GPS. It is available in five languages,
all year round, and plunges you into an extraordinary imaginary world.
MORE THAN 400 FASCINATING COURSES
THROUGHOUT NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE
Wherever you go in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, there
is a Terra Aventura course nearby. The routes,
from 3 to 14 kms, are designed to be fun for
the whole family.
Once you have selected your route on the
map, according to your position, or the
theme of the walk, let yourself be guided on
the application. At each stage of the journey,
answer a question related to where you are,
carefully observing the clues around you.
These puzzles, often full of surprises and
humour, are a fun way to learn about the
area’s history and culture. Terra Aventura
routes are also a treasure, with clues leading
to a hidden bottle containing a logbook and a
guest-book where players can leave their own
messages.
Don’t forget to look out for The Poïz! These are
small characters to be collected in the form of
badges. These little imaginary beings indicate
the theme of the walk: Zéfaim for gastronomy,
Zouti for know-how, Zarthus for nature,
Zabeth for historical heritage, Zalambic for
wines and spirits. Once you have “adopted”
one, you will want to catch them all. There are
35 Terra Aventura themes in total.
THREE MUST-SEE COURSES
At the towers of La Rochelle
Poïz’ Zisséo
(Thematic Maritime Heritage)
3 km / 1h30
Facing the ocean, close to the Île de Ré and Île
d’Oléron, La Rochelle is a dynamic city with a
prestigious heritage. The city’s two towers are
a starting point to discover the city through
its different ports. But it is a secret city that
Zisséo will reveal to you through streets lined
with arcades and an exciting history around
aristocratic houses and mansions.
Montignac, a history of bridges
Poïz’ Zéchopp
(Thematic Theory of Trade History)
2 km / 1h
Located in the heart of the Dordogne Valley
and the gateway to the Vézère Valley (known
as the Prehistory Valley), Montignac has
preserved all its medieval charm through its
narrow streets and its varied heritage. The
International Centre of Parietal Art attracts all
history lovers, but it is another Montignac that
Zéchopp wants you to discover through the
splendour of this village and its various shops.
Everyone is looking for their own style - Bayonne
Poïz’ Zegraff
(Thematic Street Art)
5 km / 2h
Bayonne, the gateway to the Pays Basque,
enjoys a privileged geographical location: 10
minutes from the ocean, 30 minutes from
Spain and 40 minutes from the foothills of
the Pyrenees. A stroll through the alleys of
the Petit and Grand Bayonne is pleasant, but
it is the unusual side of the city that Zegraff
wants you to discover through street art. You
will be surprised to see how much the streets
themselves have to say in Bayonne.
Terra Aventura application is available in
five languages: English, French, German,
Dutch and Spanish.
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