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.