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Investigators, explorers, heroes for a day

What if your holidays took on an air of adventure? In Gourdon, treasure hunts and life-size investigations transform the narrow streets, squares and ancient stones into a playground. Young and old alike can become explorers, scientists or detectives, and experience heritage in a whole new way.

Published on 28 July 2025

It's up to you!

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    🔍 Murder in Gourdon - A full-scale investigation

    One morning, the body of a man is found near St Peter’s Church… It’s Lazarus Morguethi, a serial killer wanted all over Europe. But here, in this peaceful town in the south-west of France, no one understands what could have happened. It’s up to you to piece together the facts, follow the clues and make the narrow streets of the old town talk.

    A thrilling urban investigation in a timeless setting.

    📄 Inquiry pack available from the Tourist Office
    🕒 Duration: 1h30 to 2h
    💶 Price: €6.50 for the survey pack

    🧭 For the curious: The Adventures of Ben & Lily

    Ben and Lily have decided to set out to conquer the medieval town of Gourdon… and they need help!

    This treasure hunt, designed for children aged 3 to 7, is a gentle and fun way to wander through the old streets, looking for clues, characters and stories to tell.
    A self-guided tour at your own pace, all year round.

    🎒 Price: €3.00 – available from the Tourist Office.

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        🧪 Mission 2511 - Saving humanity from the Pays de Gourdon

        Welcome to the year 2511. A danger threatens the planet. Your mission: return to our own time, investigate in the streets of Gourdon and solve a series of scientific riddles. An immersive adventure that combines fiction, reflection and exploration in the heart of a very real setting: the Quercy region and its medieval town.

        An experience for all the family and friends, from age 10 upwards.

        📄 File available from the Tourist Office.
        🕒 Duration: 1h30 to 2h
        💶 Price: €6.50 per mission

        Frequently asked questions
        • Where can I find the notebooks?

          Booklets are on sale at the Tourist Office offices in Cazals, Gourdon and Salviac.

        • Murder in Gourdon - is it scary?

          Murder in Gourdon has been designed like a game of Cluedo or a detective film. It’s family-friendly and great fun – you have to pay attention, read and solve the riddles to find the murderer.

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