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4,3/5 from 138 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Paris

120 minutes 6,3 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 Paris, 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 distance6,3 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
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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.

Paris in 1555

6,3 km on foot, 9 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Paris route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location 1 Rue des Capucines, Paris
  2. Hôtel de Bourvallais, Ministry of Justice 1

    Hôtel de Bourvallais, Ministry of Justice

  3. Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption 2

    Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

  4. Palais de la Légion d'honneur 3

    Palais de la Légion d'honneur

  5. Town hall of the 7th arrondissement of Paris 4

    Town hall of the 7th arrondissement of Paris

  6. Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés 5

    Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

  7. Saint-Sulpice Church 6

    Saint-Sulpice Church

  8. End Location Rue de Lutèce, Paris

And 3 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Paris

Ready to travel through time? The Alchemist PARIS transports you to 16th-century Paris. You witness the arrest of Josyne, accused of witchcraft. Will you help her or accuse her? Every decision shakes up the course of your quest.

Your mission: Explore the city, interrogate colorful witnesses—the bishop, the judge, the burgomaster…—and unravel the mysteries surrounding Josyne. Clues are everywhere; will you be able to find them in time?

Based on historical facts, this adventure game offers you an immersive experience filled with investigation, moral choices, and urban exploration. The streets of Paris become your playground, while every minute counts to rewrite history.

At the crossroads between a detective investigation and a life-size escape game, this thrilling scenario awaits to give you a unique experience with your friends, family, or colleagues. Will you be the hero Josyne needs?

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 138 player reviews

Positive reviews88 %

The players' verdict

I loved this; it was great to wander around parts of Paris I might not have visited and wouldn't
un bon jeu bien sympas à faire en famille avec ou entre amis.\nje recommande fortement
excellent ! We loved discovering Paris through this adventure ! Really nice, even with kids ! Thanks
très belle expérience qui permet de découvrir Paris autrement ! \nmal aux pieds mais cela était
très divertissant. très bon moyen de visiter ou revisiter Paris. a conseiller
De kinderen vonden het erg leuk, maar het bleek verder dan verwacht.
super sympa, un très bon moment et une belle balade dans paris
a lot of clues in Paris were covered due to renovations
Experience très sympa à faire entre amis ou en famille.
Une expérience interactive très interressante: de beaux monuments rencontrés\nÀ conseiller
excellent un super moment \nune expérience à faire absolument
Très beau twist!\nInteractions avec ce qui nous entoure!\nfélicitations !

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: 1 Rue des Capucines, Paris. 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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