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4,4/5 from 211 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Lyon

120 minutes 4 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 Lyon, 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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Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance4 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.

Lyon in 1555

4 km on foot, 11 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Lyon route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Place Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
  2. Ampère Square 1

    Ampère Square

  3. Hôpital de la Charité 2

    Hôpital de la Charité

  4. Place Bellecour 3

    Place Bellecour

  5. Théâtre des Célestins 4

    Théâtre des Célestins

  6. Jacobins fountain 5

    Jacobins fountain

  7. Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu 6

    Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu

  8. End Location Rue Mandelot, 69002 Lyon

And 5 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Lyon

The Alchemist LYON invites you to dive into the heart of the medieval era, in 1555, as a strange affair shakes the city. Josyne, a simple villager, has been arrested for witchcraft: her life now hangs by a thread... and so does yours, for it’s up to you to decide. Will you dare to defend her or accuse her?

With your team, roam the historic streets of downtown Lyon. Interrogate colorful characters like the Burgomaster, the Bishop, or Pernelle, gather clues hidden throughout the city, and unravel truth from fiction.

Every decision changes the course of your adventure and brings you closer, step by step, to the truth in a gripping scenario where Josyne’s true story and legend intertwine. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of the alchemist, solve the mystery, and change Josyne’s fate?

From Place Gailleton to rue Mandelot, “The Alchemist LYON” is an immersive experience blending suspense, strategy, and urban culture… Ready to write 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 211 player reviews

Positive reviews91 %

The players' verdict

L'aventure était vraiment très bien et intéressante seul bémol, elle est indiquée comme
This would be a perfect thing to do on your first day in Lyon, or if you are just not sure where to
Très bien ! On s'est bien amusés en redécouvrant la ville sous un autre angle. Les indices
Belle promenade dans Lyon grâce à votre Escape Game (ne pas oublier de mettre pause lorsque vous
Notre 1ere aventure avec cet application, et c'est une belle découverte, hâte d'être à la
Très chouette aventure et découverte du 2e arrondissement de Lyon !
Activité faite en famille fille de 11 ans c'était top.
super, pas trop long, pas trop court et très agréable.
très sympa. bon moment en famille !!! plein de decouvertes
Un bon moyen de re.découvrir sa ville ! Top !
belle visite de Lyon de manière amusante. A faire
super aventure pour découvrir Lyon ! captivant!

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: Place Gailleton, 69002 Lyon. 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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