Liberation & Conquest
Two invasions, one city, nine centuries apart
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1066, William left Bayeux to conquer England. In 1944, the English returned to liberate Bayeux — the first French city freed from occupation. History had come full circle.
A city where two worlds cross paths across the centuries
Bayeux is a miracle. The only Normandy city to survive World War II without destruction, it preserves its medieval streets, its 11th-century cathedral and the traces of William the Conqueror intact. But beneath these preserved stones lies another story — that of British soldiers who, nine centuries after the Norman conquest of England, returned as liberators to this very land.
« "Bayeux was the first city in France to be liberated, and it was barely believable — not a single house destroyed, not a single street in ruins." »— — British war correspondent, June 1944
Nine centuries between two landings
In 1066, Bayeux was the heart of the Duchy of Normandy. It was here that William, Duke of Normandy, prepared his expedition against England. The Bayeux Tapestry, embroidered shortly after the conquest, tells the story of this epic campaign across 70 metres of linen. Notre-Dame Cathedral, consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William himself, housed this masterpiece for centuries.
On June 7, 1944, the day after D-Day, Bayeux became the first French city liberated. British soldiers of the XXX Corps entered the city without fighting — the Germans had withdrawn during the night. The inhabitants came out into the streets, incredulous. The city was intact: its half-timbered houses, its cobbled lanes, its cathedral — everything was there, as if frozen in time.
On June 14, 1944, General de Gaulle delivered his first speech on liberated French soil in Bayeux. It was here that he asserted the sovereignty of Free France. Bayeux became the provisional seat of French administration, the first territory where the Republic was reborn. The destiny of this small Norman city crossed paths with History twice — once leaving to conquer, once welcoming those who came to liberate.
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
5 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?
Dual timeline
Alternate between 1066 and 1944 in a single investigation — two eras, two coded messages, one city.
Intact heritage
Bayeux is the only Norman city to have survived the war without destruction — every stone is authentic.
Legendary Tapestry
The route takes you near the Bayeux Tapestry museum, a 70-metre masterpiece.
De Gaulle's speech
Walk to the square where de Gaulle delivered his first speech on liberated French soil.
History doesn't repeat — it returns.
Two conquests. Two messages. One path.
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 Bayeux · Historic Centre & Cathedral 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 Bayeux · Historic Centre & Cathedral, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02Can we take a break mid-trail?
Of course. Stop at a café, have lunch, resume later: your progress is saved. Many players bake a meal break into the trail, especially with families.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04Best season to explore Bayeux · Historic Centre & Cathedral 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 — Bayeux · Historic Centre & Cathedral often feels more authentic then.
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Decipher William's codes and those of the Allies in the only Norman city left intact. An outdoor escape game between the Middle Ages and D-Day, where two invasions echo each other nine centuries apart.
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