2 Hours in 1789 - Versailles
The Historical scavenger hunt
A code to find, 57 million books to unlock.
You find Marie Antoinette and Mirabeau, they have an assignment for you because “it is not about leading the revolution which is already done but to keep it”. They give you a mission: it’s up to you to bring together 57 million pounds and save France from bankruptcy.
For this a code is hidden in Versailles and makes it possible to unblock an American sovereign wealth fund; This code, the Americans don't want you to find it.
But nevertheless this fund exists, it had been negotiated by the Secret of the King during the American War of Independence which made us friends of the New World but ruined France leading to the Revolution.
You have 2 hours to finder this code.
Individuals:
Single price: 25€
Free for children below 8yo
Teambuilding: €35
(Privatization of the investigation with your dedicated investigator-trainer)
During your investigation you will discover :
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The historic district of Versailles where took place the 5 months that changed France's history, from May 5 to October 5 and 6, 1789.
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Hotel des Menus-Plaisirs : place of the Etats-Généraux, of the proclamation of the National Assembly, of the abolition of privileges, of the Ddeclaration of human and citizen rights.
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Salle du Jeu de Paume : place of the Serment du Jeu de Paume, June 20, 1789.
Nb: access to the inside of the room is only possible on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. from June to October. -
Hotel of Madame du Barry : place of stay of the last favorite of Louis XV.
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Avenue de Paris : where the women's march arrived in Versailles, October 5, 1789.
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The former Marine and Foreign Affairs Hotel : where was written the Traité de Versailles September 3, 1783, recognizing the birth of American diplomacy.
Your contact on this investigation :
Baptiste (06.08 67 57 99 - baptiste@mysteries-hunt.com)
Finish in style...
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In the Cour des Senteurs, a few meters from the Palace of Versailles, where one final test taste awaits you.
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Results are given and...
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A verbal joust is offered to you in the footsteps of the deputies of 1789.
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All participants receive a reproduction of a historical engraving.
Will you have retained the Revolution “which is already done” as Marie-Antoinette and Mirabeau asked you?
They changed History some time ago
Ericsson during their October teambuilding
24 hours before the experience, if the client deems the weather or health circumstances unfavorable, he/she can, on a simple request by email or telephone, cancel and be reimbursed in full.
Our reading advice:
Sept jours: 17-23 Juin 1789. La France entre en révolution
by Emmanuel de Waresquiel
Fascinating work, delivering many keys to us to apprehend from the point of view of the belligerents, the tumultuous foundations of the French republic.