Murder Party at Blandy Castle: a playful and mysterious adventure to experience during the holidays

A candlelit evening with the Duchess of Nemours might sound idyllic, but once night falls the castle’s shadows conceal more secrets than you’d expect… During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, join the grand murder mystery at Blandy Castle.

In a castle rich with history, the ghosts of the past can surface as night falls... From October 16 to 31, 2026, the Château de Blandy pulls us back through time. We find ourselves in the era of the Sun King, side by side with the noble families of the age. This gilded, festival-filled period can spark dreams in many, but behind the Court’s rich finery lie heavy secrets...

During the Toussaint holidays in 2026, the Seine-et-Marne château invites you to join a grand murder party titled "L'art de suspendre". An immersive, wide‑scale live-action game in which you are both participant and spectator. This experience drops you into the 17th century, in a provincial manor not far from Paris. The Duchess of Nemours, a former patron of the arts, has invited a few friends for a theatrical evening. Yet everything may not unfold as planned...

With family or friends, take part in this thrilling and suspenseful game, and enjoy a unique experience that combines history and entertainment. To get to the end of this adventure, you'll need cunning, improvisation and nerve! Aspiring actors, this unusual event is made for you and your talents.

The game's synopsis:

« You’re stepping back into the era of the Sun King. Blandy Castle is little more than a forgotten provincial manor, nearly falling apart. Its mistress, the Duchess of Nemours, isn’t exactly doing herself any favors by living there. This noble widow, withdrawn from society, once had her moment in the sun, about twenty years ago, when she championed the arts and rubbed shoulders at the dazzling fêtes hosted by the then-finance minister, Nicolas Fouquet. Today she’s little more than a shadow of her former self. A shadow that could soon cast itself over the entire château. She invites you, a member of the nobility, to a performance of a play by the sadly missed Molière, followed by a candlelit supper!

A deliciously eerie Gothic castle, the perfect setting to stock up on rumors. You’re buzzing with anticipation… you’ll soon tremble at your own audacity! When night falls, the whispers start, the shivers strike. You’re no longer alone. The past is something you can try to forget, but it can catch up with you at any moment. From now on, you’re not safe anywhere...

Ghosts or ill-intentioned living beings? Who’s lurking in the castle’s dark corners? This murder party should appeal to fans of crime fiction and horror tales. The most delicate souls should think twice before accepting the duchess’s invitation. Two performances are scheduled for Friday 16, Saturday 17, Friday 23, Saturday 24, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Note that a ticket to the murder party does not grant daytime access to the castle tour.

Don't miss this immersive experience, which should give you a few chills thisHalloween...