L'Alchimiste: the esoteric escape game at the Donjon de Paris

Would you like to find the Philosopher's Stone? At Le Donjon de Paris, discover the secrets of the Elixir of Longevity with L'Alchimiste, an escape game that takes you into an occult workshop in the 10th arrondissement, from which you'll have to escape in less than an hour. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

What if the Philosopher's Stone was just a riddle away? That's what L'Alchimiste, the mystical escape game offered by Le Donjon de Paris in the 10th arrondissement, is all about. An immersive adventure in the wake of a master alchemist seeking to unlock the secrets of eternal life.

In a workshop resembling an ancient apothecary's store, you'll be invited to manipulate vials and occult mechanisms in an attempt to bring a loved one back to life. A structured, narrative experience combining exploration, enigmas and an esoteric atmosphere.

Synopsis of The Alchemist at Le Donjon de Paris

" You reply to a stranger introducing himself as a Master Alchemist, a practitioner of this occult art whose aim is to create the Philosopher's Stone. He offers to teach you more about these secret techniques in exchange for your help. The exchange will take place in his workshop, where chemical experiments and mystical speculations combine to bring a loved one back to life. A butler will pick you up at the junction of Rue du Faubourg du Temple and Rue de Malte, and take you to his master's alchemical workshop.

Alchemy is pretty much for everyone at the Donjon de Paris!

The scenario is rated " medium to difficult ", and is aimed at an audience looking for advanced narrative immersion, without being horror-oriented. The level of fear remains low (1/5), making this experience accessible to players reluctant to shiver. Teenagers aged 12 and over can participate, but in the absence of an adult, all group members must be at least 16. This makes it an escape game suitable for families (with older teenagers) as well as groups of friends or colleagues.

L'Alchimiste : l'escape game ésotérique au Donjon de Paris — ©Le Donjon de Paris

The entire game takes place in a world inspired byalchemy, based on the quest for the philosopher's stone through the elements of nature. The scenario includes an introduction by a game master, a linear progression through several rooms, and a series of interactive manipulations, excavations, enigmas and secret passages. The decor, designed by professional scenographers, aims to reinforce immersion without resorting to scares.

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And as a reminder, escape games are life-size games in which participants have to solve enigmas to get out of a themed location in less than 60 minutes. Note that L'Alchimiste au Donjon de Paris can be played by 2 to 6 people. It's advisable to arrive on time and let the butler guide you to the starting point of the adventure... Now you know just about everything! Ready to enter the alchemist's lair, my friends?

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