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4,3/5 from 127 reviews

The Alchemist : Escape game in Toulouse with an alchemist's mission

120 minutes 4,2 km 12 years old 1 to 6 players

Step into Toulouse in 1555, where Josyne's arrest puts you at the heart of a witchcraft case. As the guards lead the villager away, you begin asking questions that will guide your investigation through the city.

Discover the story

per team of 1 to 6 players

or per player

  • No booking needed
  • Valid for 3 years

The code is activated when you start the game. Until then, write to hello@coddygames.com for a refund.

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You receive the code by email right after purchase and pass it on to whoever you like. They play on the day that suits them, within 3 years, with no date to book. Not sure which game? Give the gift card and let them pick their own city and adventure.

Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance4,2 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
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A witchcraft case in Toulouse

Take the role of an alchemist exploring Toulouse in 1555. Your investigation draws on real events surrounding Josyne Van Vlasselaer, an ancestor of Beethoven. Along the streets, you question witnesses and weigh the evidence as her trial approaches.

1

You witness Josyne's arrest

An ordinary walk through Toulouse brings you face to face with Josyne's arrest. The guards take her away on a charge of witchcraft. In the streets of this city in 1555, you begin looking into the events behind her case.

2

Choose your part in the case

Your opening choice shapes the investigation in Toulouse: speak up for Josyne or support the accusation. Reports of strange events give you more to consider. As you explore the city of 1555, each discovery helps you decide where you stand.

3

Hear what the witnesses know

Conversations guide your search through Toulouse's streets. Pernelle shares her account, while the Burgomaster offers another view. You also question the Judge and the Governor, then hear from the Bishop. Comparing their words helps you assess the clues in Josyne's case.

4

Prepare your case for the trial

With the trial approaching, the clues gathered across Toulouse take on fresh meaning. Bring together the evidence and the witnesses who can support your case. Your investigation now turns towards presenting what you have learned and speaking for Josyne's future.

Meet the people you will question

Get ready to question the witnesses in The Alchemist. Turn each card to learn whose account you will explore during the investigation.

Toulouse from the Garonne to its historic squares

4,2 km on foot, 13 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

  • Start Location Place Saint-Pierre, Toulouse
    Directions
  • End Location Place Saint-Jacques, Toulouse
    Directions
Map of the The Alchemist Toulouse route Open in Google Maps
  1. Saint-Pierre Square Start Location

    Saint-Pierre Square

    Place Saint-Pierre, Toulouse

    Saint-Pierre Square stands near the Garonne at the end of the Saint-Pierre bridge, beside the former Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines church.

  2. Hotel de Jean Bernuy 1

    Hotel de Jean Bernuy

    Hotel de Jean Bernuy is a merchant's residence whose construction included an early Gothic phase.

  3. Place du Capitole 2

    Place du Capitole

    Place du Capitole reflects a plan to give Toulouse a large public square shaped by classical urban design.

  4. Toulouse Capitol 3

    Toulouse Capitol

    Toulouse Capitol houses the city hall and the Capitole Theater, continuing its role as a centre of municipal life.

  5. Wilson Square 4

    Wilson Square

    Wilson Square is surrounded by cafés and cinemas, with a monument-fountain dedicated to Goudouli.

  6. Saint-Georges Square 5

    Saint-Georges Square

    Saint-Georges Square takes its name from a former chapel and once served as a wine market.

  7. Museum of the Augustinians 6

    Museum of the Augustinians

  8. Saint-Etienne Cathedral 7

    Saint-Etienne Cathedral

  9. Niel Palace 8

    Niel Palace

  10. Paul-Dupuy Museum 9

    Paul-Dupuy Museum

  11. Hôtel Dahus 10

    Hôtel Dahus

  12. Saint-Aubin Church 11

    Saint-Aubin Church

  13. Cordeliers Church 12

    Cordeliers Church

  14. End Location Place Saint-Jacques, Toulouse

Explore Toulouse with The Alchemist

The Alchemist takes your family or friends on a walking game through Toulouse's historic centre. You begin at Place Saint-Pierre, close to the banks of the Garonne. Saint-Pierre Square gives the outing a riverside setting before the route brings you towards the city's public squares. Hotel de Jean Bernuy adds a view of Toulouse's merchant heritage along the way. The walk combines time spent exploring with questions to discuss together.

Place du Capitole opens onto a broad urban space, with Toulouse Capitol housing the city hall and theatre. Wilson Square brings a different atmosphere, with cafés and cinemas around the square. At Saint-Georges Square, you encounter another part of the city's history as a place of trade. Across the route, the surroundings give your group something to look at between riddles. You share observations as the game leads you through Toulouse.

The route covers 4.2 km and includes 13 places. Allow an estimated 120 minutes for The Alchemist. Questions and riddles give the walk its rhythm as you move between locations. Teams can include 1 to 6 players, with a minimum age of 12. This makes the outing suited to friends or families with older children. The game finishes at Place Saint-Jacques, Toulouse.

A family playing a Coddy game near a fountain in town

How to play The Alchemist in Toulouse

No guide, no booking: your smartphone runs the game.

  1. 1

    Buy your code

    You receive it by email. One code covers a team of 6 players.

  2. 2

    Pick your moment

    Start on the day and at the time you choose.

  3. 3

    Let the app guide you

    The free Coddy app leads you from riddle to riddle.

One smartphone is enough for the team Hints if you get stuck Set off with a charged battery
4,3 /5

Average rating from 127 player reviews

Positive reviews88 %

Player reviews of The Alchemist in Toulouse

bien interessant et cela permet de découvrir la ville rose
divertido pero mucha andada por la ciudad.
nice and fun way to explore the city
Bonne façon de (re)découvrir une ville...\n\n
une bonne balade pour découvrir des jolies coins de Toulouse
sympa à faire en famille ou entre amis
Génial, un bon moment ente amis!!
Jeu très intéressant et ludique super expérience !
trop cool !\non a pris des vélos pour aller plus vite, si on en avait pas eu, on aurait été moins
Pas mal mais j'ai pas compris à quoi sert la salamandre séchée
super parcours dans Toulouse, on s'est bien amusé mais on a beaucoup marché ! dommage que certains
there wasn't the possibility to choose the italian language.
C'était un chouette moment, merci !
temps limite dans la mesure où toutes les distances sont à vol d'oiseau
C'était super de découvrir Toulouse de façon ludique ! Dommage pour la première énigme : la
il serait bon de savoir combien d'étapes il reste à faire
Un peu trop de déplacements, et des énigmes qui demandent des connaissances précises, sur des
Très sympa à faire, permet de découvrir de jolis endroits mais pas très dur ni très long!
Trop trop génial mais en en soif de plus d'indices visuels !! \nOu proposer plusieurs niveaux de
ce fût un peu dur de démarrer mais après c'était très bien
Vraiment bien même si un lieu n'était pas accessible. super expérience
intéressant et ludique. \npermet de découvrir un site.
Une jolie balade à travers les rues de Toulouse ! mais habitués aux escape games, cela ressemblait

Your questions about The Alchemist in Toulouse

The questions people ask most before buying.

All frequently asked questions
Where does The Alchemist in Toulouse start and finish?

The Alchemist starts at Place Saint-Pierre, Toulouse, and finishes at Place Saint-Jacques, Toulouse. Your starting point is near the Garonne and the Saint-Pierre bridge. From there, the walking game takes you through the city's historic centre.

How much walking does The Alchemist in Toulouse involve?

The Alchemist in Toulouse covers 4.2 km, with an estimated playing time of 120 minutes. The route includes 13 places, starting at Place Saint-Pierre and ending at Place Saint-Jacques. Questions and riddles form part of your progress through the city.

What will you see along The Alchemist route in Toulouse?

The route includes Hotel de Jean Bernuy and Place du Capitole, followed by Toulouse Capitol. You also pass Wilson Square and Saint-Georges Square. These places bring together merchant architecture and public squares, with cafés around Wilson Square adding to the city atmosphere.

Do we have to pick a date?

No. Your code stays valid for 3 years from purchase. You start the game on whatever day and time suits you.

Can I give the game as a gift?

Yes. You receive the code by email and pass it on to whoever you like. It stays valid for 3 years with no date to set, so they play on whatever day suits them. To let them choose the game, give the Coddy gift card instead.

Bring your evidence to Josyne's trial

Start: Place Saint-Pierre, Toulouse. The code arrives by email right away. You set off whenever you like, for 3 years.

Book for 39,99 € per team
Refundable as long as the code is not activated

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