Perpignan: Murder Mystery Escape Room Train Game

Summary

Perpignan escape game train ride with murder mystery twist

You’ll step into a life-sized train carriage in Perpignan and race against time to solve a murder mystery with your group. Expect clever puzzles, laughter over mispronounced clues, and help from a friendly local guide as you work through each compartment. By the end, you’ll leave with stories (and maybe a team photo) echoing in your head long after.

What’s the experience like?

“So, who do you think did it?” That’s how we started — already laughing, even before the story began. The “Un Train d’Enfer” room in Perpignan isn’t just an escape game; it’s this weirdly fun mashup of Cluedo and Agatha Christie, except you’re actually inside the train. Our guide (I think her name was Camille?) gave us the rules, but honestly I was too busy looking at all the little details — velvet seats, old luggage overhead, even this faint scent of something metallic and musty, like real train cars used to have. She winked when she said, “Trust no one.”

I didn’t expect to get so caught up in the whole thing. We had an hour to solve the murder mystery before the next ‘station’ — which sounds simple until you’re frantically hunting for clues under cushions or arguing about whether that pocket watch meant anything. At one point I tried to pronounce “Constantinople” in my worst French accent and got a full-on snort from my friend. The puzzles were clever without making us feel dumb (well, except for that one riddle with the ticket stub — still not sure how we cracked it). It’s wild how fast time disappears when you’re inside that kind of story.

By the end, we were sweaty and weirdly proud of ourselves. Camille took our photo while we tried to look serious like detectives but mostly just looked relieved. There’s this moment right after where you replay everything in your head — what you missed, what made sense only later. I still think about that ticking sound in the last compartment; it got under my skin in a good way. Anyway, if you like escape rooms or just want something different to do in Perpignan with friends or family (it works for beginners or puzzle nerds), this is worth it. Don’t wear heels though — trust me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Escape game on the Perpignan Express

• Explanation of rules and story
• Play 60-minute escape game
• Search, observe, and solve puzzles
• Move through rooms on train
• Debrief and team photo

Top questions

How long does the Perpignan escape room last?

The escape game lasts around 60 minutes inside the themed room.

Is this murder mystery escape room suitable for beginners?

Yes, the difficulty level can be adapted from beginner to very advanced.

Where is the “Un Train d’Enfer” escape room located?

The experience takes place in Perpignan and is accessible by public transportation.

Do I need special fitness levels for this activity?

No special fitness level is required; it’s suitable for everyone.

Is there a guide or host during the escape game?

Yes, a local guide explains rules at the start and debriefs at the end.

What’s included in this Perpignan murder mystery escape room?

Your booking includes 1 hour of play inside the themed train escape room.

Can children participate in this activity?

The experience is suitable for all ages unless otherwise specified by organizers.

What’s included

Your booking includes a full hour of immersive play inside the “Un Train d’Enfer” themed escape room, plus a briefing on rules and story before starting and a team photo debrief at the end to remember your adventure together.