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4,3/5 from 147 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Nîmes

120 minutes 4,3 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 Nîmes, 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 distance4,3 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.

Nîmes in 1555

4,3 km on foot, 14 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Nîmes route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Temple of Diana, Nîmes
  2. Maison Carrée 1

    Maison Carrée

  3. Petit Temple de Nîmes 2

    Petit Temple de Nîmes

  4. Les Halles de Nîmes 3

    Les Halles de Nîmes

  5. Nîmes Cathedral 4

    Nîmes Cathedral

  6. Natural History Museum of Nîmes 5

    Natural History Museum of Nîmes

  7. Université de Nîmes Site des Carmes 6

    Université de Nîmes Site des Carmes

  8. End Location Boulevard de la Libération, Nîmes

And 8 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Nîmes

Travel through time and meet the legend! Become an investigator in Nîmes and journey back to 1555, when Josyne, a village woman accused of witchcraft, is arrested in the middle of the street. Witness the event and take a stand: will you defend her or accuse her?

Your choices will shape the rest of the adventure! Explore the city, question colorful witnesses such as Pernelle, the Burgomaster, or even the Bishop. Gather clues and unravel a dark plot woven with strange phenomena and medieval mysteries.

Based on a true story, this urban adventure game offers you an extraordinary experience, blending historical investigation, interactive exploration, and suspense. Enjoy a fully immersive medieval atmosphere, feel each decision, and dive into an authentic story inspired by the tragic fate of Josyne Van Vlasselaer.

Will you be able to untangle the threads of the past and guide Josyne to the truth?

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 147 player reviews

Positive reviews88 %

The players' verdict

super activitée en centre de Nîmes pour découvrir la ville \nl'énigme sur la couleur derrière
Très chouette manière de visiter la ville avec un groupe scolaire, ils ont bien accroché et nous
it takes longer than 2 hours you should mention it
pas facile au début mais très sympa pour découvrir Nîmes
super promenade et découverte dans la belle ville de Nîmes
Un bon moment passé à la découverte de Nîmes.
belle visite, et énigmes bien sympa.
super moment passé en fmail
Mwahah on est top 30
C'était génial merci beaucoup !
super jeu d'énigmes !
Nous nous sommes régalés

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: Temple of Diana, Nîmes. 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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39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date