'On the Trail of the Golden Owl' French Treasure Hunt Ends After 3 Decades

The hunt, a brainchild of author Régis Hauser and artist Michel Becker, began in 1993 with the release of a riddle-filled book.

The decades-long French treasure hunt, 'On the Trail of the Golden Owl,' has reportedly come to an end.

Social media outlets associated with the hunt announced Thursday that the final token had been found, concluding the renowned treasure hunt.

The hunt began in 1993 with the release of a book filled with riddles, devised by author Régis Hauser and artist Michel Becker. Players deciphered the puzzles to find a hidden token, ultimately leading to a prized replica owl crafted from three kilograms of gold and seven kilograms of silver, adorned with diamond accents.

The treasure hunt attracted over 200,000 avid participants, known as 'owlers,' from France and beyond. Participants and media marked the occasion as a bittersweet end to a remarkable chapter in treasure hunting history.

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