Le Château des Énigmes A fun theme park at the Château de Laàs

The Castle of Riddles, a fun theme park at Laàs Castle

Open from Easter to All Saints' Day, the Château des Énigmes (Castle of Riddles) is the perfect place for family fun in a beautiful wooded park. Awaken all your senses to solve the riddles on a game trail designed around a captivating story. Collaboration and teamwork are key as you share a wonderful day at the Château des Énigmes, just an hour from Pau in the Béarn-Pyrénées region. Enthusiasts can also find this activity in other locations, offered in French, English, and Spanish.

The Castle of Riddles, a fun treasure hunt to follow near Pau

Follow the trail of Willy, a young apprentice wizard who must do everything he can to complete his mission: to retrieve the powerful magic grimoire from the dragon's clutches. With a magic theme, your quest will lead you to encounters with fairies and fantastical creatures, an authentic experience to be enjoyed in the heart of nature on the 12 hectares of the Château de Laàs park. For 3 hours of activities, immerse yourself in a colorful, family-friendly world where everything is designed to bring you into the local Pyrenean legends. Suitable for all ages, the games and challenges are fun, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves at their own pace. Adults are not forgotten and can participate with their families in riddles and equations to solve, while other challenges call upon reasoning or agility, engaging all five senses throughout the adventure.

The Castle of Riddles, an ideal activity for children at Laàs Castle

Toddlers and teens will love running around the park in search of various answers, and venturing through a bamboo maze, a zip line, and a barefoot trail. Once the treasure hunt is complete, head to the final room to validate your answers and get clues for the grand final riddle from Willy, the apprentice wizard. Whatever your outcome, you'll have created wonderful family memories, and perhaps even a unique prize, before continuing your day at the Château de Laàs Museum or in the different rooms of the escape game. Want to extend your stay in the heart of nature? Settle into an unusual cabin within the estate's park and enjoy lunch in one of the many shaded picnic areas, at the Bistrot du Château, or at the snack bar, open all summer.