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Puzzles Within Puzzles | THE SEARCH FOR THE SAPPHIRE, Episode 4
We're so close to unraveling this 300-year-old mystery! The King's Sapphire was stolen by the monarch's mistress, Marguerite Durand, in 1732. It's been hidden in the Hôtel Saphir ever since, but we're determined to find it and save this aging property.
Please watch what happens in this next installment, because we still need your assistance. This final puzzle has us puzzled! Check out the video and leave your answers in the comments.
Past Episodes in The Search for the Sapphire
June's Unsolved Case, Episode One
Tracing the Past, Episode 2
Through the Cracks, Episode 3
June's Unsolved Case, Episode One
Tracing the Past, Episode 2
Through the Cracks, Episode 3
June's Unsolved Case, Episode One
Tracing the Past, Episode 2
Through the Cracks, Episode 3
June's Unsolved Case, Episode One
Tracing the Past, Episode 2
Through the Cracks, Episode 3
Marguerite Durand's Family Tree
Marguerite's family has been marked by tragedy. Are the rumors of curse true? Click on each image to discover their lives and deaths.
Second and Third Generations
Fourth through Ninth Generations
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The Case So Far...
We've combed through the historic archives of Melun. Check out what we've found below to discover the hidden history of L'Hotel Saphir and the lost sapphire.
We Visited a Haunted Hotel!
What We Caught on Camera SHOCKED Us! This video was recently shared by social media influencer Bernadette Banner. It shows her entering the Saphir! Wow, the hotel was in way better shape in June's time … In the video, Bernadette's joined by ghost hunter Raven Thorn. Maybe there's something to the rumors that the hotel is haunted? Watch the video below, and let us know whether you think the hotel is haunted by the ghost of the king's mistress or if she was a misunderstood genius! There may also be surprises and clues hidden in the hotel …
We Investigated the Haunted Hôtel Saphir....
and Regret It! Bernadette Banner has posted the conclusion of her adventure in the Saphir, and you are not going to believe what happened! One thing is clear: the search for the priceless sapphire continues. Where has the king's mistress been hiding it this whole time? We need answers. We need to solve the mystery June left behind!
June Parker, Unknown Location, 1925
This hotel must be the one referenced in the interview. Is this is the location of her lost case?
Hôtel Saphir "Unsellable" – Locals Blame Ghostly Curse
La Gazette de Melun, June 21, 2004
An Interview with the Detective, Part 1
Rescued from the Wooga basement, this previously lost interview details June’s biggest regret.
Royal Sapphire Vanished, Sorceress Suspected
Le Courrier de Paris, Date: October 14, 1732
An Interview with the Detective, Part 2
Despite the damaged nature of the tapes, we can discern the location of June’s lost case.
A Century-Old Mystery Rekindled: The King's Sapphire May Lie Hidden in Melun
La Gazette de Melun, Date: September 24, 1832
An Interview with the Detective, Part 3
In the final tape, June recalls the case that she was unable to solve.
Jack Hayes, Unknown Location, 1925
Jack is seen inside a mysterious hotel. Can we find clues to determine the location of June’s lost case?
International Jewel Thief Arrested at the Saphir
La Gazette de Melun, Date: April 12, 1967
MELUN GRAND SUMMER FAIR
July 13th, 1771. ‘Enter, if you dare, the Mechanical Maze of Madame Barbier, a widow of uncommon wit and craft. Her contraptions confound the eye and stir the mind!’
Hotel Staff Flee the Saphir: Is the King's Mistress Still Searching for Her Lost Sapphire?
La Gazette de Melun, March 18, 1924.
Echos of the Unknown: Unsolved Mysteries and Stories
The Sapphire Curse: Stolen Love, Haunted Halls, and a Family Doomed
We Visited a Haunted Hotel!
What We Caught on Camera SHOCKED Us! This video was recently shared by social media influencer Bernadette Banner. It shows her entering the Saphir! Wow, the hotel was in way better shape in June's time … In the video, Bernadette's joined by ghost hunter Raven Thorn. Maybe there's something to the rumors that the hotel is haunted? Watch the video below, and let us know whether you think the hotel is haunted by the ghost of the king's mistress or if she was a misunderstood genius! There may also be surprises and clues hidden in the hotel …
We Investigated the Haunted Hôtel Saphir....
and Regret It! Bernadette Banner has posted the conclusion of her adventure in the Saphir, and you are not going to believe what happened! One thing is clear: the search for the priceless sapphire continues. Where has the king's mistress been hiding it this whole time? We need answers. We need to solve the mystery June left behind!
June Parker, Unknown Location, 1925
This hotel must be the one referenced in the interview. Is this is the location of her lost case?
Hôtel Saphir "Unsellable" – Locals Blame Ghostly Curse
La Gazette de Melun, June 21, 2004
Royal Sapphire Vanished, Sorceress Suspected
Le Courrier de Paris, Date: October 14, 1732
An Interview with the Detective, Part 1
Rescued from the Wooga basement, this previously lost interview details June’s biggest regret.
An Interview with the Detective, Part 2
Despite the damaged nature of the tapes, we can discern the location of June’s lost case.
A Century-Old Mystery Rekindled: The King's Sapphire May Lie Hidden in Melun
La Gazette de Melun, Date: September 24, 1832
An Interview with the Detective, Part 3
In the final tape, June recalls the case that she was unable to solve.
International Jewel Thief Arrested at the Saphir
La Gazette de Melun, Date: April 12, 1967
Jack Hayes, Unknown Location, 1925
Jack is seen inside a mysterious hotel. Can we find clues to determine the location of June’s lost case?
MELUN GRAND SUMMER FAIR
July 13th, 1771. ‘Enter, if you dare, the Mechanical Maze of Madame Barbier, a widow of uncommon wit and craft. Her contraptions confound the eye and stir the mind!’
Hotel Staff Flee the Saphir: Is the King's Mistress Still Searching for Her Lost Sapphire?
La Gazette de Melun, March 18, 1924.
Echos of the Unknown: Unsolved Mysteries and Stories
The Sapphire Curse: Stolen Love, Haunted Halls, and a Family Doomed
We Visited a Haunted Hotel!
What We Caught on Camera SHOCKED Us! This video was recently shared by social media influencer Bernadette Banner. It shows her entering the Saphir! Wow, the hotel was in way better shape in June's time … In the video, Bernadette's joined by ghost hunter Raven Thorn. Maybe there's something to the rumors that the hotel is haunted? Watch the video below, and let us know whether you think the hotel is haunted by the ghost of the king's mistress or if she was a misunderstood genius! There may also be surprises and clues hidden in the hotel …
We Investigated the Haunted Hôtel Saphir....
and Regret It! Bernadette Banner has posted the conclusion of her adventure in the Saphir, and you are not going to believe what happened! One thing is clear: the search for the priceless sapphire continues. Where has the king's mistress been hiding it this whole time? We need answers. We need to solve the mystery June left behind!
June Parker, Unknown Location, 1925
This hotel must be the one referenced in the interview. Is this is the location of her lost case?
Hôtel Saphir "Unsellable" – Locals Blame Ghostly Curse
La Gazette de Melun, June 21, 2004
Royal Sapphire Vanished, Sorceress Suspected
Le Courrier de Paris, Date: October 14, 1732
An Interview with the Detective, Part 1
Rescued from the Wooga basement, this previously lost interview details June’s biggest regret.
An Interview with the Detective, Part 2
Despite the damaged nature of the tapes, we can discern the location of June’s lost case.
A Century-Old Mystery Rekindled: The King's Sapphire May Lie Hidden in Melun
La Gazette de Melun, Date: September 24, 1832
An Interview with the Detective, Part 3
In the final tape, June recalls the case that she was unable to solve.
International Jewel Thief Arrested at the Saphir
La Gazette de Melun, Date: April 12, 1967
Jack Hayes, Unknown Location, 1925
Jack is seen inside a mysterious hotel. Can we find clues to determine the location of June’s lost case?
MELUN GRAND SUMMER FAIR
July 13th, 1771. ‘Enter, if you dare, the Mechanical Maze of Madame Barbier, a widow of uncommon wit and craft. Her contraptions confound the eye and stir the mind!’
Hotel Staff Flee the Saphir: Is the King's Mistress Still Searching for Her Lost Sapphire?
La Gazette de Melun, March 18, 1924.
Echos of the Unknown: Unsolved Mysteries and Stories
The Sapphire Curse: Stolen Love, Haunted Halls, and a Family Doomed
We Visited a Haunted Hotel!
What We Caught on Camera SHOCKED Us! This video was recently shared by social media influencer Bernadette Banner. It shows her entering the Saphir! Wow, the hotel was in way better shape in June's time … In the video, Bernadette's joined by ghost hunter Raven Thorn. Maybe there's something to the rumors that the hotel is haunted? Watch the video below, and let us know whether you think the hotel is haunted by the ghost of the king's mistress or if she was a misunderstood genius! There may also be surprises and clues hidden in the hotel …
We Investigated the Haunted Hôtel Saphir....
and Regret It! Bernadette Banner has posted the conclusion of her adventure in the Saphir, and you are not going to believe what happened! One thing is clear: the search for the priceless sapphire continues. Where has the king's mistress been hiding it this whole time? We need answers. We need to solve the mystery June left behind!
Hôtel Saphir "Unsellable" – Locals Blame Ghostly Curse
La Gazette de Melun, June 21, 2004
June Parker, Unknown Location, 1925
This hotel must be the one referenced in the interview. Is this is the location of her lost case?
An Interview with the Detective, Part 1
Rescued from the Wooga basement, this previously lost interview details June’s biggest regret.
Royal Sapphire Vanished, Sorceress Suspected
Le Courrier de Paris, Date: October 14, 1732
An Interview with the Detective, Part 2
Despite the damaged nature of the tapes, we can discern the location of June’s lost case.
A Century-Old Mystery Rekindled: The King's Sapphire May Lie Hidden in Melun
La Gazette de Melun, Date: September 24, 1832
An Interview with the Detective, Part 3
In the final tape, June recalls the case that she was unable to solve.
Jack Hayes, Unknown Location, 1925
Jack is seen inside a mysterious hotel. Can we find clues to determine the location of June’s lost case?
International Jewel Thief Arrested at the Saphir
La Gazette de Melun, Date: April 12, 1967
MELUN GRAND SUMMER FAIR
July 13th, 1771. ‘Enter, if you dare, the Mechanical Maze of Madame Barbier, a widow of uncommon wit and craft. Her contraptions confound the eye and stir the mind!’
Hotel Staff Flee the Saphir: Is the King's Mistress Still Searching for Her Lost Sapphire?
La Gazette de Melun, March 18, 1924.
Echos of the Unknown: Unsolved Mysteries and Stories
The Sapphire Curse: Stolen Love, Haunted Halls, and a Family Doomed
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