What to do during the heatwave in Paris? Escape rooms to check out for a genuine cool-down.

When a heatwave hits Paris, the escape rooms offer an indoor outlet to beat the peak heat without giving up outdoor activities. In basements, in climate-controlled rooms, or in simply sheltered settings, these puzzle adventures let you think, search, and move forward as a team, away from the sun. The Sortiraparis team has gathered several experiences to try in the cool, from aquatic scenarios to cellar ambience and family- or friends-friendly adventures.

And as with every escape game, even if we'd like to stay a little longer and stay a little cooler, you've got one hour to solve all the puzzles and get out of the room. Adventures for all levels, whether you're a beginner or an expert.

You can take to the seas with pirates, on a boat (fictional or not) or enjoy the cool of a cellar, crypt or cave, caving-style... Everything is possible with our beautiful selection. If that doesn't cool you off, there's nothing more we can do for you! Ready for some cool new adventures, folks?

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• Escape games and investigative games to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Escape rooms to cool off in Paris:

New World: our review of the pirate escape game at the Donjon that smells of gunpowder and rum
Ready to raise the black flag? At Donjon de Paris, near République, the escape game Nouveau Monde drops players into an adventure built on puzzles, a crew, and a treasure to be recovered. An immersive experience designed to test teamwork before you set sail... We gave it a try—here's what we found. [Read more]

The Cursed Lovers: Our Review of the Fantastical Escape Game at Paris Dungeon
The Dungeon of Paris introduces Les Amants Maudits, an escape game blending romance and mystery. Suitable for players aged 12 and up, the adventure takes place in immersive underground settings. We tried it out—here's everything you need to know! [Read more]

Adventure Boat: we tested the immersive experience on a boat in Nogent-sur-Marne
How about a little immersive experience on the water, in these hot weather conditions...? Head for Adventure Boat, an adventure that takes you aboard a boat on the Marne River in Nogent-sur-Marne, for escape games and other dining experiences... Ready to become an adventurer? [Read more]

Escape game: our test of Crypte, the mystical escape game from L'Antichambre
Fancy an escape game off the beaten track? Head for L'Antichambre, whose premises on rue Blondel, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, offer an escape game like no other... Entitled Crypte, this game plunges you, as its name suggests, into a crypt, the one where Sainte-Apolline was buried. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]

Majestic Escape Game in Paris: total immersion in the world of the Titanic
All aboard! Majestic Escape Game offers a room dedicated to the sinking of the Titanic, and invites budding adventurers to escape from the engine room in 60 minutes, or risk going down with the liner. We played Jack and Rose for a test run, now it's your turn! [Read more]

The Pirate's Secret escape game, the fourth room at Hint Hunt
Hint Hunt, known for having offered the very first Escape Game in Paris, is opening a fourth room on the theme of Pirates! Go in search of the Sapphire of the famous pirate Henry Every! [Read more]