20 people
One guide, the whole team together
A single group with its own guide. One hour together in Paris, then a drink or lunch nearby.
- Set-up
- 1 group
- Indicative budget
- €467 excl. VAT
Team building, incentives & offsites
Team building in Paris: one hour back in history, together
An outdoor activity in the heart of Paris, on the very sites where history happened. At each stop, the team raises virtual-reality binoculars and sees the landscape in front of them as it was a hundred, a thousand or two thousand years ago. For 20, 50, 100 people or the whole company, with dedicated guides and a clear quote.
Up to 400participants with no minimum, as for RATP in a single day
20participants at most per guide for comfort, several guides at once
3 languagesFrench, English, Spanish, mixed within the same group
1 houtdoor activity in central Paris
9 am – 8 pm7 days a week for private groups, after work included
4.8/5from 4,900 Google and Fever reviews
They took their team out with us
An unusual team-building activity in central Paris
No room, no stopwatch, no winner decided in advance. The team walks through Paris for an hour with a guide, stops at observation points and discovers together what stood there before. The binoculars are not a closed headset: you raise them, look, lower them, and the conversation picks up again. That is what makes it a group activity rather than a set of individual experiences.
Everyone can take part, whatever their age or fitness. The one-hour format fits into an offsite, an incentive, an onboarding day or an after-work slot. And every reconstruction is built from archives and validated by historians: the team leaves with real stories to tell.
Team building for 20, 40, 100 people and more
No minimum, and up to 400 participants. Each guide leads 20 people at most so everyone is comfortable, and several guides set off at the same time. For 20, 30, 40, 50 or 100 people, the principle is the same.
40 people
Two guides, at the same time
The team splits into two groups that set off at the same time, each with its own guide. Everyone lives the same hour and can compare what they saw.
- Set-up
- 2 groups
- Indicative budget
- €933 excl. VAT
100 people
Five guides, on one or two sites
Five groups at once or in staggered departures, on the Seine riverbanks, at the Champ-de-Mars or both. The format for an offsite or an incentive.
- Set-up
- 5 groups
- Indicative budget
- €2,333 excl. VAT
400 people
The whole company
That is what we did for RATP: 400 employees in a single day, with several guides at once and departures spread over the day.
- Set-up
- 20 groups
- Indicative budget
- €9,333 excl. VAT
Budget based on the group rate of €23.33 per person excl. VAT (€28 incl. VAT), private session, welcome and guides included. The quote sets out slots and options.
Two sites for your team outing
Banks of the Seine, Paris 4th
The Origins of Paris
A 1.2 km walk along the Right Bank, facing Île Saint-Louis. At each stop, the same landscape in another era: Lutetia, the Viking siege, the building of Notre-Dame, the frozen Seine, the 1910 flood. The pick for a team that enjoys walking and wants two thousand years in one go.
- Meeting point
- Under Pont Louis-Philippe, voie Georges Pompidou (Paris 4th)
- Getting there
- Métro Pont Marie (line 7) 2 min, Hôtel de Ville (lines 1 and 11) 6 min.
Champ-de-Mars, Paris 7th
The Symbol of Paris
A walk in 15 scenes around the Eiffel Tower: Gustave Eiffel’s workshops, the construction site, the 1889 World’s Fair, the Roaring Twenties, the Resistance. The pick for hosting colleagues from abroad, or for a team that has never taken the time to really look at the Tower.
- Meeting point
- 12 rue Dupont des Loges (Paris 7th)
- Getting there
- Métro Alma-Marceau (line 9) 5-6 min, RER C Pont de l’Alma 7-10 min.
Options for your team
Organising your team building, step by step
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You get in touch
Headcount, two or three possible dates, the site you prefer and the team’s language. That is all we need.
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We suggest the format
Number of groups and guides, time slot, options and a quote. For private groups, slots run from 9 am to 8 pm, every day of the week.
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You confirm
The chosen slot and the company’s billing address, by return email.
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On the day
Welcome at the meeting point, then a dedicated team of guides accompanies each group for the whole hour. Nothing for you to manage on site.
Practical information
- Duration
- 1 hour per group
- Group size
- No minimum, up to 400 participants; 20 at most per guide, several guides at once
- Rate
- €23.33 per person excl. VAT (€28 incl. VAT), private session and guides included
- Times
- 9 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week for private groups
- Sites
- Seine riverbanks (4th) or Champ-de-Mars (7th)
- Languages
- French, English, Spanish, mixable within one group
- Options
- Team quiz, group photo in a period setting
- Weather
- Outdoors, in most weather
Timescope also designs bespoke immersive experiences for museums, cities and companies such as Kering and Galeries Lafayette: see the projects.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can you host for a team-building event?
There is no minimum, and we host up to 400 participants. Each guide leads 20 people at most, so everyone enjoys the stops, and several guides set off at the same time. For 40 people, two guides; for 100, five, at once or in staggered departures, on one or two sites. That is how we hosted 400 RATP employees in a single day.
What budget should we plan?
The group rate is €23.33 per person excluding VAT (€28 incl. VAT). It covers a private session with a personal welcome and a dedicated team of guides. As a guide: €467 excl. VAT for 20 people, €933 for 40, €2,333 for 100. Options (quiz, group photo) are detailed in the quote.
How long does the activity last?
One hour per group. Since several guides set off at the same time, 40 or 60 people can do the activity within the same hour. It slots easily into an offsite or incentive day, before lunch or at the end of the working day.
Is the activity suitable for the whole team?
There is no physical challenge and nothing to perform. Our “binoculars” are not a closed headset: you hold them up to your eyes at observation points, standing still, and stay outdoors with the others, with no dizziness or motion sickness. They work with most prescription glasses. If a colleague has reduced mobility, let us know: the Origins of Paris route follows developed riverbanks, flat over 1.2 km.
Which days and times?
For private groups we are far more flexible than with public slots: from 9 am to 8 pm, every day, Monday and Tuesday included. An after-work session works very well. Write to us early, it is the surest way to get the date you want.
Is the activity available in English?
Yes, and languages can be mixed within the same group: everyone follows the experience in French, English or Spanish, alongside their colleagues. Handy for an international team.
What happens if it rains?
The activity takes place outdoors and runs in most weather. In exceptional conditions sessions can be rescheduled: let us know and we will find a solution.
How is it different from an escape room?
An escape room locks the team in a room against the clock. Here you go outside: one hour outdoors, in Paris, on the very sites where events happened. Nobody is put on the spot, and the optional quiz keeps a playful edge for those who want it.
Your next team outing
Tell us how many you are
Headcount, two or three dates and the site you prefer: we come back with the format, available slots and a quote.
Request a quote All group formats
or directly hello@timescope.com