Excalibur, the new Puy du Fou treasure hunt

Le Puy du Fou, the famous French theme park, strikes a blow with Excalibur, the new Puy du Fou treasure hunt. Inspirée des légendes arthuriennes, cette quête s’adresse aux amateurs d’aventure et d’énigmes en grandeur nature. Offrant un trésor estimé à 250,000 eurosThe game immerses participants in a unique experience combining history, calligraphy and mystery.

The key to a legendary treasure

At the heart of this hunt is a exceptional swordExcalibur, the mythical symbol of King Arthur. It measures 124 centimetresweighs 3.4 kilosand is adorned with a red spinel of 6.23 carats, ce qui en fait une pièce unique, forgée à la main par des artisans français. Le trésor est bien réel : il s’agit de cette épée, buried somewhere in Europein one of six possible countries (France, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, United Kingdom or Ireland).

To find the sword, the set of the Puy du Fou treasure hunt, les joueurs doivent résoudre 12 calligraphy puzzlesdesigned by theUnsolved Hunts. Each riddle is an illuminated document, meticulously handwritten by the calligrapher. Étienne Picand. This artisanal approach makes it possible to offer a treasure hunt. resistant to artificial intelligencewith an emphasis on human logic and reflection.

How can I take part in the Excalibur quest?

The game is accessible to all adultswithout the need for a physical visit at Puy du Fou. Simply purchase one or more game boxesoffered between 39 and €129depending on the level of progress required. The complete set contains all 12 puzzles, plus an accompanying booklet. Participants can help each other via a official Discord serverbut the resolution must remain individual, in accordance with the competition rules.

The hunt officially began on May 22, 2025and will end no later than June 30, 2030. This gives players five years to decipher the clues, locate the treasure and dig - in strict compliance with local excavation laws.

Within just a few days of its launch, more than 13,000 people had already signed up, testifying to the enormous enthusiasm generated by this immersive adventure. With Excalibur, the new Puy du Fou treasure huntThe park combines entertainment, heritage and puzzles in an original way, giving everyone the chance to become the hero of a real-life legend.