Free activities during All Saints' Day

During the first week of the All Saints' Day holiday in France, people can enjoy a range of free and accessible activities that allow them to explore local heritage without traveling far. These activities are designed to engage visitors with their surroundings through interactive and educational experiences.

Geocaching as a modern treasure hunt

Geocaching, a modern form of treasure hunting, lets participants search for small caches hidden in unusual places using the official Geocaching app and a smartphone’s approximate location. Users are encouraged to check recent comments on the app to confirm that the chosen cache is still in place.

Interactive treasure hunts for families

Some apps add a narrative element to the experience by offering scripted treasure hunts and family trails. For example, Terra Aventura in Nouvelle-Aquitaine provides hundreds of free circuits where players solve riddles during the walk to access the final cache and collect virtual badges.

Audio-guided tours for historical insights

For those interested in guided tours and historical information, the platform Wivisites offers audio-guided tours across France. These tours reveal anecdotes and historical landmarks as users walk through the area, enhancing the experience with local stories and facts.

Local digital tools for exploring heritage

Local stakeholders have developed their own digital tools to help visitors explore their regions. The Balade Branchée app, created by the National Forest Office for Île-de-France and Normandy, guides hikers and automatically plays audio content when they pass points of interest. These routes can be downloaded in advance to work offline, which is especially useful in remote areas like forests.

Historical exploration in Istres

In the city of Istres in the Bouches-du-Rhône, users can download a map and audio files directly from the city’s tourism office website to explore how the city looked during the Middle Ages. Additionally, numerous Halloween-themed events are held throughout the region during this time, offering more opportunities for local engagement and discovery.