Play the city game of Laon
An interactive adventure through Laon. 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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12 stops · 4.5 km · ±2 h
4.5 km · 1.3 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon and ends at Leaning Tower.
This is what a challenge feels like:
The archaeological collection follows a strict chronological timeline: Paleolithic -> Neolithic -> Bronze Age -> [...]. Which era completes this system?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 700 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route through Laon that ordinary travelers pass right by. High above the sweeping plains, this limestone ridge rises like a crowned sanctuary amidst the morning mist. Mountain breezes whisper against weathered parapets, while soft light illuminates centuries of sculpted stone. Beneath your feet, the cobblestones hum with the distant memory of medieval artisans and enduring watchmen. Sharpen your senses and step into the elevated mystery of the heights.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Laon on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Laon 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 Laon 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 Laon — 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 Laon — 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 Laon
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route through Laon that ordinary travelers pass right by. High above the sweeping plains, this limestone ridge rises like a crowned sanctuary amidst the morning mist. Mountain breezes whisper against weathered parapets, while soft light illuminates centuries of sculpted stone. Beneath your feet, the cobblestones hum with the distant memory of medieval artisans and enduring watchmen. Sharpen your senses and step into the elevated mystery of the heights.
Along the way you'll pass Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon, Laon Citadel, Ardon Gate and Leaning Tower — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 8 hidden gems in Laon that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Laon
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