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The Nemo Manuscript

3.5Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 83 min 6.2 km Nantes App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Follow in Jules Verne's footsteps through his hometown of Nantes, in a puzzle investigation blending real history and fiction. Perfect for mystery fans, literature lovers, or anyone after a different kind of walk with family or friends. 

Allow about 2h15 for a 4.6 km route through Feydeau Island, Pommeraye Passage and Machines de l'Ile. No prior knowledge of Verne needed, just curiosity.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Readers who grew up with Captain Nemo, literature lovers and puzzle-loving families or friends get a story-led walk from Jules Verne's birthplace past Passage Pommeraye and the Musée Jules Verne to the Machines de l'Île, solving clues in real places along the way. If nearly three hours and 6.2 km on foot is too much for your group, or you would rather question a live guide, choose a shorter outing.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Start on Feydeau Island at Jules Verne's birthplace, then cross the Pommeraye Passage and Graslin Square.

  • Climb to the Jules Verne Museum for a view over the Loire, then descend through the Jardin Extraordinaire.

  • Follow the Fosse quay, cross the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge, and finish facing the Great Elephant at Machines de l'Ile.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

3.50 / 5

2 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Nantes

A · Start

4 Cr Olivier de Clisson, 44000 Nantes, France

B · Finish

Parc des Chantiers, Bd Léon Bureau, 44200 Nantes, France

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Juki Raphaël.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Juki Raphaël

Good to know before you play

  • Mystery

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Jules Verne walk in Nantes start and finish?
It starts at the Maison natale de Jules Verne and finishes at Les Machines de l'Île, so it is not a loop. In between you pass Passage Pommeraye, Théâtre Graslin, the Captain Nemo and young Jules Verne statue, the Musée Jules Verne, Jardin Extraordinaire, Quai de la Fosse, Pont Anne de Bretagne and the yellow Titan crane.
How long does the quest take and how far is the walk?
Most players take close to three hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 6.2 km through central Nantes and along the river to the Île de Nantes, so wear comfortable shoes and plan a break if you need one.
Do I need to know Jules Verne's books to enjoy it?
No prior knowledge of Verne is needed, just curiosity. The investigation blends real history with fiction, and the app tells the story of each place as you reach it, so the clues make sense even if you have never read one of his novels.
Is it free, and can we play as a group of friends or family?
Yes, the quest is free to play, so a family or group of friends can follow it together on a phone. There is no organised group to join and no guide, you simply walk the route at your own pace.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause along the way?
There is no time slot to book. You can start whenever you like from the Maison natale de Jules Verne, pause for a coffee or a museum visit, and continue later from where you stopped.

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