Belle-Île — The Forgotten Jacobite Journal
Uncover the forgotten journal of a Jacobite exile on Belle-Île's cliffs. From Irish prisoner to Sarah Bernhardt's fort and Monet's gaze, decipher the secret plot hidden in 1690 shadows. Solve the mystery in 2.5h.
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In 1690, after the brutal defeat at the Boyne, Irish Jacobite prisoner Seamus O'Connor was exiled to the wild cliffs of Belle-Île-en-Mer
Belle-Île — The Forgotten Jacobite Journal
You are James Fitz-James Stuart, 2nd Duke of Berwick, a Jacobite commander in 18th-century Belle-Île-en-Mer.
Your quest
Delve into the forgotten secrets of Belle-Île-en-Mer, where Jacobite ghosts still whisper within Vauban's fortifications.
The story that haunts this land
Your Jacobite quest begins on the Quai de l'Arsenal, a historic 18th-century port quay that served as a naval base during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Less than 200 meters away, the Vauban Citadel, built between 1749 and 1757 under Louis XV's orders, dominates the skyline of Le Palais with its 8-meter-high ramparts. This Monument Historique, classified in 1905, is a 12-hectare pentagonal fortification designed by military engineers Vauban and Foullon, bearing the imprint of Nicolas Fouquet, who acquired Belle-Île in 1658 and initiated its initial fortifications. It is here, on the island of Belle-Île-en-Mer, that the first clues are revealed.
The Port du Palais, developed from the 17th century, awaits you less than 100 meters from the Quai de l'Arsenal. This fishing and yachting port, frequented by Nicolas Fouquet's fleet between 1658 and 1661, now offers approximately 500 meters of quays and can accommodate 200 boats. By exploring this essential site in Belle-Île's history, you will discover how naval movements shaped the island and its defenses. The echoes of the French Royal Navy ships armed here from 1750 still resonate as you progress towards the heart of Le Palais.
300 meters on foot from the Quai de l'Arsenal, the Place de la République was the administrative heart of Le Palais from the 19th century, witnessing public gatherings since the French Revolution (1789). Surrounded by neoclassical buildings dating from 1800-1850, with an adjacent covered market, it is a historical convergence point. The Le Palais Town Hall, built in 1830 and listed as a Monument Historique in 1995 for its facades and roofs, faces this square. It served as the administrative seat since the Restoration (1814-1830) and embodies the continuity of power on the island of Belle-Île-en-Mer.
Continue your visit to Le Palais to the Church of Notre-Dame de la Clarté, built in 1725 in a Breton Baroque style. Its 35-meter-high bell tower, classified as a Monument Historique in 1932, hosted ceremonies related to the military events of the Vauban Citadel. Located 400 meters on foot from the Place de la République, this church deeply anchors the route in Breton heritage and the island's religious history. Every architectural detail could hold a clue to the forgotten journal, connecting faith and military strategy.
Your exploration of Belle-Île-en-Mer, through Le Palais, will have led you in the footsteps of figures like Nicolas Fouquet, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, and King Louis XIV, while immersing you in Jacobite history. From the Vauban Citadel to the historic quays, each site reveals a facet of the island's military and civil past. This thematic circuit, between Monument Historique and maritime fortifications, offers a unique perspective on Brittany's heritage. You will carry with you not only the secrets of the Jacobite journal but also a profound understanding of the history of Belle-Île-en-Mer.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
The Divine Eccentricity
Dive into the flamboyant world of Sarah Bernhardt, legendary actress and lover of Belle-Île, whose passion for the island led to unexpected discoveries.
The Artist's Gaze
Decode the landscapes of Claude Monet, whose Belle-Île canvases contain visual clues to key locations and hidden perspectives.
The Jacobite Echoes
Travel back to the 17th and 18th centuries, exploring the little-known history of Irish Jacobite prisoners and their secrets buried in the citadel.
The whisper of the cliffs
Listen to the story the island kept secret.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Is this an outdoor escape game in Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan or a classic scavenger hunt?
Both at once: it's an outdoor escape game — team puzzles, narration, clues, final code — but in the streets of Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02What walking pace should we expect?
Easy stroll: between stops you walk 3 to 7 minutes. No tough climbs unless flagged on the product page. If you really want to push, you can jog between stops, but that's not the point.
Q03Is Belle-Île — The Forgotten Jacobite Journal good for a hen / stag party?
Great fit: no costume required, the team really collaborates (it's not a linear path), and the final code earns you a souvenir photo. Pick a calm time slot — early afternoon usually.
Q04Best season to explore Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan often feels more authentic then.
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