Play the city game of Chartres
An interactive adventure through Chartres. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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- In your language
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The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Chartres that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the whispers of light through the stained glass, the ancient stones of the cathedral kissing the sky, and the gentle flow of the Eure reflecting stories. The city now unfolds for you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Chartres on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Chartres blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Chartres and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Chartres — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Chartres — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Chartres
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Chartres that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the whispers of light through the stained glass, the ancient stones of the cathedral kissing the sky, and the gentle flow of the Eure reflecting stories. The city now unfolds for you.
Along the way you'll pass Our Lady of Chartres Cathedral, Museum of Fine Arts in Chartres, Musée du Vitrail, Little Chart'Train, #Chartres and Old Chartres Fortifications — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 4 hidden gems in Chartres that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Chartres
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