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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?
4,3/5 from 112 reviews
The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Rennes
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 Rennes, 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
Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3,2 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Rennes in 1555
3,2 km on foot, 15 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.
- Start Location Place des Lices, Rennes
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Halles Martenot
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Porte Mordelaise
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Hôtel du Bouexic de Pinieuc
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Prison Saint-Michel
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Rennes City Hall
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Place du Parlement-de-Bretagne
- End Location Place du Parlement de Bretagne, Rennes
And 9 more places along the way, to discover on site.
What awaits you in Rennes
Dive into the heart of the year 1555 and discover Rennes as you’ve never seen it before!
In this urban adventure game, step into the shoes of a daring investigator faced with a disturbing case: Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft, has been arrested in the middle of town. Your choices will determine the fate of this woman, as well as the outcome of your own mission.
Explore the city, question colorful witnesses—from the Burgomaster to the Judge—and analyze clues hidden throughout the historic streets. Every decision shapes the course of the story, making each game unique and thrilling.
Based on true events, this adventure invites you to disentangle myth from reality surrounding a forgotten figure of the past, an ancestor of Beethoven. Will you trust your instincts and outwit the traps of the era?
Start at Place des Lices, finish at Place du Parlement de Bretagne. Ready to rewrite history?
Ready in three steps
No guide, no time slot, no queue. Your smartphone is the game master.
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Buy your code
It arrives by email within a minute. One code covers a team of 6 players.
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Pick your moment
Saturday afternoon, summer evening or rainy Sunday: head to the starting point whenever you feel like it.
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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 112 player reviews
The players' verdict
super moment, bonne balade dans la ville, les lieux et énigmes collent parfaitement aux bâtiments,
Très intéressant, ça nous a permis de faire un bon tour dans la ville, et l'histoire était
Nous avons un bon moment. Nous avons découvert la ville agréablement.
très bien, permet de bien découvrir la ville de Rennes
L'activité est super mais le prix reste trop élevé
Super idée et de belles découvertes
sympathique à faire entre amis
pour passer un bon moment
la taille des points d'étapes nécessite parfois d'entrer dans des bâtiments ou cours... il serait
Experience très sympathique! Belle visite de la ville, énigmes divertissantes et qui se base bien
un indicateur de progression serait utile et la fin aurait été intéressante avec une vraie
Jeu sympa à faire, très instructif et agréable pour découvrir le centre ville de Rennes.
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 des Lices, Rennes. The code arrives by email right away. You set off whenever you like, for 3 years.
Book for 39,99 € per teamRefundable as long as the code is not activated
The Alchemist in other cities
This theme is also available in other cities.
The Alchemist LIEGE
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- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 4 km
- Rating : 4.2 / 5
- Languages : EN / ES / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
The Alchemist LLN
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- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 2.5 km
- Rating : 4.3 / 5
- Languages : EN / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
The Alchemist
Amsterdam · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 3.6 km
- Rating : 3.6 / 5
- Languages : EN / ES / FR / IT / NL
€39.99 per team
39,99 € per team
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Book The Alchemist Rennes
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
