Grenoble escape game: Solve puzzles through city streets

Solve puzzles as an alchemist investigating witchcraft accusations in Grenoble's streets

L'Alchimiste is an urban escape game played across Grenoble's streets where you follow a mobile app to solve puzzles and complete missions as an alchemist investigating a witchcraft accusation. You play for up to 2 hours anytime between midnight and 11:30 p.m., with support available 24/7 in English, French or Dutch. The game ends with a summary of your adventure and photos from your play.

The experience

You download the mobile app, pick your start time, and begin walking through Grenoble with your team: family, friends, whoever you bring. The app guides you to specific locations around the city where you'll encounter puzzles and witness statements. Your job is to piece together what really happened to Josyne, the villager accused of witchcraft: did the accusation stick, or will you defend her? The puzzles are woven into the streets themselves, so you're solving them while actually moving through the neighborhoods, not sitting in a room.

The game runs for up to 2 hours and you can start it anytime: midnight to 11:30 p.m., so it fits around whatever else you're doing in Grenoble. You'll need your own smartphone and a charged battery to run the app. The platform keeps the game live for up to 3 years once you book it, so you're not locked into a single date. If you get stuck, 24/7 support is available in English, French or Dutch.

When you finish, the app generates a summary of your adventure with photos from your play, so you have something to look back on. The whole thing works for all fitness levels and the city's public transportation is nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Mobile app access to the game.
• 24/7 online support in English, French or Dutch.
• a guided city tour woven through the puzzles.
• a summary of your adventure with photos at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Coddy

Is this one for you?You walk the entire game (there are no vehicles or seated moments), so pick this if you're comfortable spending 2 hours on foot exploring Grenoble's streets. Bring your own charged smartphone and battery to run the app.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Dutch.

Can I play L'Alchimiste on my own or do I need a group?

You can play solo or with a team. The game is designed for both. Most people bring family or friends to solve the puzzles together, but playing alone is perfectly fine.

What happens if I get lost or stuck on a puzzle during the game?

24/7 support is available in English, French or Dutch to help you if you need it. You can contact them anytime while you're playing.

Do I need to book a specific time to start, or can I begin whenever I want?

You can start anytime between midnight and 11:30 p.m. on any day. There's no fixed departure time. Just download the app and begin when it suits you.

What's the story behind the alchemist and the witchcraft accusation?

You play as an alchemist investigating why a villager named Josyne was accused of witchcraft. By solving puzzles and gathering witness statements around Grenoble's streets, you uncover the truth and decide whether to defend her or support the accusation.

How long does the game actually take to finish?

The game runs for up to 2 hours depending on how quickly you solve the puzzles and how much time you spend exploring the city between stops.