La Rochelle Escape Game: Outdoor Magic Quest, 2 Hours

Race through La Rochelle's old town solving puzzles to break a curse before time runs out

This is an outdoor escape game in La Rochelle where you and your team work through a magical scenario set in the historic city center, visiting locations and solving puzzles to gather code words and unlock access to a hidden underground passage. You choose your own day and time with no advance reservation needed. The two-hour countdown starts when you download the free app and receive your unique game code on your smartphone, and photos and videos save directly to your device as you play.

The experience

You arrive at the heart of La Rochelle's old town with a smartphone and two hours on the clock. The scenario unfolds through the app: a curse has sealed off a secret underground passage, and it's your job to break the spell before the platform closes forever. Instead of sitting in a room, you move through the actual streets and squares, visiting each location marked on your phone to find the families and clues hidden in the city itself.

At each stop, you solve a puzzle or interact with a noble family and their servants to gather code words. These aren't random: each one connects to the others, and you need all four to pinpoint where the passage lies. The pressure is real: 120 minutes to piece it together, visit every location, and crack the final code word that validates your solution. The app tracks your progress and keeps the timer running.

You download the free app before you start, and the game code arrives on your device once you book. The scenario and full instructions come with it. Photos and videos you capture during the hunt save straight to your phone, so you have proof of the adventure afterward. The game runs in English, French, or German depending on which team option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Free app download.
• unique game code sent to your device.
• full game scenario and instructions.
• two-hour outdoor quest through La Rochelle's historic center.
• photos and videos saved directly to your smartphone.

Options for this experience

3 options

1 team (English)10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00In English, in La Rochelle

1 team (French)10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00La Rochelle, conducted in French

1 team (German)10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00In La Rochelle, in German

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Insolit'PROD

Is this one for you?Pick the language option that matches your team's preference at checkout (English, French, or German), since the app and scenario run in whichever language you select and the game code is unique to that version.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can I play this escape game whenever I want, or do I need to book a specific time slot?

You choose the day and time that suits you. There's no prior reservation required. Download the app and start whenever you're ready.

What exactly do I do during the two hours in La Rochelle's city center?

You visit locations marked on your smartphone, solve puzzles at each stop, and gather code words from interactions with the families and servants you meet. All four code words connect together to reveal the location of the hidden underground passage and unlock the final solution.

Do I need my own smartphone to play, and what happens to the photos I take?

Yes, you use your own smartphone to run the game app and navigate. Any photos or videos you capture during the quest save directly to your device, so you keep them as a record of the experience.

Is there a live guide with us, or do we navigate on our own?

The game is self-guided through the app on your phone. There is no physical guide accompanying your team. You work through the scenario and puzzles independently within the two-hour window.

What if my team doesn't finish in time or we get stuck on a puzzle?

The game runs for exactly two hours from start to finish. If you don't solve all the puzzles or reach the final code word by then, the platform closes and the quest ends. That's part of the challenge and the urgency of the scenario.