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4,4/5 from 114 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Bordeaux

120 minutes 3,8 km 12 years old 1 to 6 players

The year of our Lord 1555. Right before your eyes, the guards arrest Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft. In the streets of Bordeaux, your investigation begins.

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1 code = 1 team
39,99 € per team
per player
  • Up to 6 players with a single code
  • No need to book a date
  • Code valid for 3 years
  • Refundable as long as the code is not activated
  • Makes a gift: forward the code by email
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Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3,8 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
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A witch, really?

You play an alchemist in 1555, in an investigation drawn from real events. Josyne Van Vlasselaer really existed: she was an ancestor of Beethoven.

1

An arrest before your eyes

You were just passing by. The city guards lead Josyne away, accused of witchcraft. What on earth could she have done to deserve that?

2

Help or accuse

Your first decision changes the course of the adventure. Stand up for her, or join those pointing the finger? With strange things happening all over town, you might well hesitate.

3

Witnesses to question

Pernelle, the Burgomaster, the Judge, the Governor, the Bishop. You cross the city to meet them and examine every clue. The hard part is telling real leads from rumours.

4

Before the trial

Gather clues and witnesses in time to present them at the trial. What is at stake: sparing Josyne a tragic end. Time is not on her side.

The witnesses

Four people who may know more than they let on. Flip a card to prepare your questioning.

Bordeaux in 1555

3,8 km on foot, 10 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Bordeaux route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Allées de Tourny, Bordeaux
  2. National Opera of Bordeaux 1

    National Opera of Bordeaux

  3. Old Saint-Rémi church 2

    Old Saint-Rémi church

  4. Place du Parlement 3

    Place du Parlement

  5. Hôtel des Douanes 4

    Hôtel des Douanes

  6. Miroir d'eau 5

    Miroir d'eau

  7. Hôtel de la Bourse 6

    Hôtel de la Bourse

  8. End Location Rue des Frères Bonie, Bordeaux

And 4 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Bordeaux

The Alchemist BORDEAUX invites you to embark on a unique adventure in the heart of medieval Bordeaux. In the year of our Lord 1555, witness the arrest of Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft. Driven by curiosity, you set out to investigate the mysterious events shaking the city. Will you be her ally or her accuser?

Every decision influences the course of your adventure: explore narrow streets and historic squares, gather clues, and question numerous witnesses, from the judge to the bishop. With each step, the suspense grows and the truth is never far away… Inspired by real events, this journey blends history and puzzles for an unforgettable immersive and cultural experience.

Ideal for friends, family, or teams, this time-limited urban game holds amazing revelations and plunges you into the fascinating atmosphere of the witch hunts. Get ready to rewrite a page of Bordeaux’s history!

A family playing a Coddy game near a fountain in town

Ready in three steps

No guide, no time slot, no queue. Your smartphone is the game master.

  1. 1

    Buy your code

    It arrives by email within a minute. One code covers a team of 6 players.

  2. 2

    Pick your moment

    Saturday afternoon, summer evening or rainy Sunday: head to the starting point whenever you feel like it.

  3. 3

    Let the app guide you

    The Coddy app, free on iOS and Android, leads you from riddle to riddle with GPS.

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

Average rating from 114 player reviews

Positive reviews89 %

The players' verdict

Très chouette ! Un bon moment passé dans Bordeaux à la recherche d'indices :) Petit bémol, le
superbe expérience dans les rues de bordeaux! permet de visiter des petites rues jusque là
Une très belle découverte de Bordeaux. Application bien faite et qui ne beug pas. Cela nous a
très bel après midi de jeux et de ballade..et de rires... félicitations à l équipe de coddy
Nous avons beaucoup aimé sillonner les rues de Bordeaux même si notre sens de l'orientation
C'était bien et marrant.\nDédicace à André pour ses talents d'allemand (malheureusement il
Méthode agréable pour visiter Bordeaux.\nNous avons passé un très bon moment.
Belle expérience en famille pour visiter une ville différemment !
Un chouette moment en famille ! Merci !
Un super moment familial pour visiter Bordeaux.\n
très bonne après midi en famille
Merci pour la balade

Before you book

The questions people ask most before buying.

All frequently asked questions
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.

Is the game suitable for beginners?

Yes. The riddles call for observation and logic, not special knowledge, and hints get you going again if you are stuck. The game is recommended from age 12.

There are more than 6 of us, what do we do?

Take one code per team of up to 6 players. Teams set off at the same time and play the same route in parallel. The booking card works out the number of codes for you.

How many smartphones do we need?

One is enough for the whole team. Up to 6 phones can join the same game, handy if a battery runs low.

What if we get stuck on a riddle?

The Hint button in the app puts you on the right track, step by step. Each hint weighs a little on your final score, but nobody stays stuck.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, as long as the code has not been activated. Contact Coddy support before you start the game.

Josyne is counting on you

Start: Allées de Tourny, Bordeaux. 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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The Alchemist Bordeaux 4,4/5 from 114 reviews
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