When visiting a city like Aix-en-Provence, one question often comes up: should you choose a traditional guided tour, or opt for an original activity like an outdoor escape game?
Good news: you don't have to choose. With innovative concepts like Aixplorer, it's now possible to discover Aix while having fun and learning. Here's why escape games and guided tours aren't mutually exclusive, but rather perfectly complement each other.
What a classic guided tour brings
Traditional tours have many advantages, especially if you want to:
- Delve deeper into the city's history
- Follow a structured itinerary, accompanied by a guide
- Get answers to your questions live
- Discover the key monuments and local anecdotes
This is an ideal format for heritage enthusiasts, but may seem more academic for certain profiles (children, teenagers, visitors looking for interaction).
What an outdoor escape game brings
An urban escape game like Aixplorer transforme la ville en terrain de jeu interactif. Il vous permet de :
- Explore at your own pace
- Solve puzzles integrated into local heritage
- Be an actor in your visit, rather than a spectator
- Spot details you would never have noticed otherwise
It’s an immersive, fun, and engaging approach that works particularly well for families, groups of friends, and curious people of all ages.
A “2 in 1” approach: learning while playing
Aixplorer was designed to combine culture and gaming. You will find:
- Historical anecdotes integrated into the storyline
- Emblematic places of Aix-en-Provence through each stage
- A story inspired by real events, art or architecture
It's a real guided tour disguised as a treasure hunt, ideal for those who want to learn without getting bored — or for locals who already think they know everything about their city.
The smart itinerary for your weekend
Here is a simple and effective suggestion for visiting Aix differently:
- Day 1: Start the adventure with Aixplorer and let yourself be carried away by the game
- Day 2: Explore further with a guided tour or a museum (Granet, Cézanne studio, etc.)
Or vice versa, depending on your desires and your pace. The important thing is to alternate between active discovery and cultural in-depth study.
For which profiles?
This hybrid approach appeals to:
- Families: ideal for keeping children and teenagers engaged
- Couples: for an original and friendly city break
- Groups of friends: bachelorette parties, birthdays, or just a fun outing
- Companies: in a cultural and collaborative team building version
In summary: don't choose, combine
Why pit culture and entertainment, guided tour against treasure hunt? With Aixplorer, you'll enjoy a complete, enriching, and fun experience. And there's nothing stopping you from complementing this fun discovery with a more traditional visit. The main thing is to experience Aix-en-Provence in your own way, with curiosity and pleasure.
