A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.

the author of the treasure hunt book On The Trail Of The Golden Owl. Written under the pseudonym Max Valentin, the book contains 11 riddles that solved the mystery of the treasure's location.

PARIS — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew ... the grand prize had been found. The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based on a book of riddles published in 1993.

On The Trail Of The Golden Owl was a treasure hunt book created by Max Valentin. The book contained several clues and riddles to a final location and a cache, hidden somewhere in France.

PARIS - A mass treasure hunt launched in France in 1993 appeared ... which has inspired thousands of people to test their grey matter against riddles set by a long-dead man.

A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said ...