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4,3/5 from 108 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Grenoble

120 minutes 3,2 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 Grenoble, your investigation begins.

Discover the story
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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A question before you book?
Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3,2 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.

Grenoble in 1555

3,2 km on foot, 8 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Grenoble route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location 3-5 Place de Lavalette, Grenoble
  2. Couvent des Minimes de Grenoble 1

    Couvent des Minimes de Grenoble

  3. Musée de l'Ancien Évêché 2

    Musée de l'Ancien Évêché

  4. Fontaine des trois ordres 3

    Fontaine des trois ordres

  5. Halle Sainte-Claire 4

    Halle Sainte-Claire

  6. Prefecture hotel of Isère 5

    Prefecture hotel of Isère

  7. Basilique Saint-Joseph de Grenoble 6

    Basilique Saint-Joseph de Grenoble

  8. End Location Jardin de Ville, Grenoble

And 2 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Grenoble

The Alchemist invites you to wander through the iconic streets of Grenoble to uncover the secrets of a troubled era. In 1555, Josyne, a simple village woman accused of witchcraft, has just been arrested by the guards. You are now immersed in a captivating intrigue where every decision changes the course of history: will you help her, or will you let fate run its course?

Discover the city from a new perspective by following a truly interactive investigation. Question witnesses and local figures, hunt for clues and mysteries, and progress at your own pace to unravel fact from fiction. Every choice you make will shape your journey and reveal who is behind this dark affair.

Inspired by true events and accessible to everyone, this immersive game promises action, reflection, and powerful emotions. Don’t wait any longer to live this extraordinary experience in a medieval setting—filled with suspense, puzzles, and startling revelations. Are you ready to change 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
4,3 /5

Average rating from 108 player reviews

Positive reviews87 %

The players' verdict

Un jeu très bien réalisé, qui permet de découvrir Grenoble autrement. Super scénario ! \nLes
Vraiment cool ! Dommage que quelques travaux sur une façade cachent la réponse à une énigme.
super moment en famille. énigmes accessibles sans être trop simples. un joli parcours dans
trop énergivore niveau batterie.\nmanque d énigme où l on réfléchit sinon belle balade
très intéressant, petites missions sympas, niveau de difficulté agréable à jouer.
cette expérience est incroyable,elle nous fait découvrir Grenoble.
Expérience très sympa pour découvrir la ville !
Niet alles is vertaald naar het Nederlands
attention aux bugs de chargement de l'application
top on a beaucoup apprécié
bonne expérience de jeu.
très bon escape game

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: 3-5 Place de Lavalette, Grenoble. 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 Grenoble 4,3/5 from 108 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date