The Investigation in Le Marais
30 €/pax
Business groups: from €36/person
(Includes private booking and administrative handling.)
Discover Le Marais Through a Challenging Investigation
Explore one of Paris’s most fascinating neighbourhoods with an outdoor investigation in Le Marais, combining sightseeing, cultural discovery and challenging puzzles. From the elegant Place des Vosges and its 17th-century private mansions to the historic Jewish quarter, lively streets, street art and the Centre Pompidou, this experience takes you through the many different faces of Le Marais.
Along the way, observe your surroundings, solve the investigation and discover the stories, architecture and details that make this neighbourhood so unique.
A different way to explore Le Marais and discover Paris, designed both for curious visitors and for puzzle lovers looking for a real challenge.
Your Mission: Solve a Mysterious Bank Robbery
A bank in Le Marais has been robbed. Its safe has been emptied and, since the incident, the bank director has disappeared without a trace.
Your mission is to investigate what happened.
Armed with the police report from the day the director was last seen, follow the clues through the streets of Le Marais, observe your surroundings and solve a series of puzzles to piece together the events surrounding his disappearance. Each puzzle is independent, so getting stuck on one will never prevent you from continuing your investigation. And if you need a hint along the way, we remain available throughout the experience.
At the meeting point near Métro Saint-Paul, a member of our team will welcome you, introduce the case and provide everything you need to begin your investigation.
A Challenging Game – With Two Ways to Play
This is our most challenging investigation, designed for players who enjoy observation, logic and more complex puzzles. But you don’t need to be an escape game expert to enjoy Le Marais. We know that many visitors choose this experience first and foremost because they want to explore the neighbourhood. That’s why, at the start of the game, you can choose between two answer sheets:
Challenge mode – For puzzle lovers who want to solve the investigation with minimal help. Discovery mode – With additional hints to help you progress more easily, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the neighbourhood, its history and its hidden details.
Whichever version you choose, you follow the same route, discover the same places and experience the same investigation. And of course, you can contact us for a hint at any time during the game.
Discover the Many Faces of Le Marais
Your investigation begins near Métro Saint-Paul, in front of the remarkable Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Church, before leading you towards one of Paris’s most beautiful squares: Place des Vosges. From there, explore streets lined with magnificent 17th-century private mansions and discover the aristocratic history that helped shape Le Marais. Your route then takes you through the historic Jewish quarter, with its distinctive atmosphere and traditions, before revealing another side of the neighbourhood through its lively streets, LGBTQ+ history and contemporary culture. The investigation finishes near the Centre Pompidou, where historic Paris meets bold modern architecture.
Along the way, keep an eye out for street art – including works by Invader – and take time to discover the cafés, shops and sweet addresses included in your game booklet.
Le Marais is a neighbourhood of contrasts: historic and contemporary, elegant and lively, monumental and intimate. The investigation gives you a reason to slow down, look around and discover the details that make it one of the most fascinating areas of Paris.
Who Is This Marais Investigation For?
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For curious travellers – Looking for an original way to explore Le Marais? This experience combines sightseeing, local history and puzzles while taking you through some of the neighbourhood’s most fascinating streets and landmarks.
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For puzzle lovers – Our most challenging investigation in Paris, with observation, logic and deduction at the heart of the game. Choose Challenge mode if you want the full puzzle experience.
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For families – A family-friendly activity in Paris particularly suited to families with older children who enjoy solving mysteries together. Discovery mode makes the experience more accessible when the neighbourhood itself is your priority.
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For friends and couples – An original way to spend a few hours together while discovering one of Paris’s most vibrant historic neighbourhoods.
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For companies – A stimulating team-building activity in Paris combining communication, observation, problem-solving and cultural discovery.
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Difficulty level: challenging, with a more accessible Discovery mode available for those who prefer to focus on exploring Le Marais.
PRACTICAL INFO
Duration
The investigation takes approximately 2 hours, with a maximum duration of 3 hours from your booked start time. If you arrive late, the scheduled end time remains unchanged. You are free to progress at your own pace within this time.
Start & Finish
The experience starts near Métro Saint-Paul, in front of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Church, and finishes near the Centre Pompidou. Please note that the finishing point is different from the starting point.
Recommended Age
This investigation is recommended for children aged 10 and over, particularly because of the level of the puzzles and the reading involved throughout the game. Younger children are welcome to join, but will need more help from the adults in their group.
Difficulty
This is our most challenging investigation, but you can choose how you want to experience it. At the start, choose between Challenge mode, designed for puzzle lovers, and Discovery mode, with additional hints to help you progress more smoothly while enjoying Le Marais and its cultural highlights.
What to Wear
The route covers approximately 3 km on foot. We recommend comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
FAQ – Investigation in Le Marais
Where does the game start and finish?
The investigation starts near Métro Saint-Paul, in front of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Church, and finishes near the Centre Pompidou. Exact meeting details are provided after booking.
How difficult is the investigation?
This is our most challenging investigation, designed for players who enjoy observation, logic and more complex puzzles. However, you can choose between Challenge mode, for puzzle lovers, and Discovery mode, which includes additional hints and allows you to progress more smoothly while focusing on exploring Le Marais.
Can we still enjoy the experience if we’re not puzzle experts?
Absolutely. Many visitors choose this experience because they want to discover Le Marais, even if complex puzzles are not usually their thing. Choose Discovery mode at the beginning of the game and use the additional hints whenever you need them. You can also contact us for assistance at any time during the investigation.
How long does the experience take?
The investigation takes approximately 2 hours, with a maximum duration of 3 hours from your booked start time. If you arrive late, the scheduled end time remains unchanged. You are free to progress at your own pace within this time.
Is this investigation suitable for families with children?
Yes. This family-friendly activity in Paris is recommended for children aged 10 and over, particularly because of the reading involved and the difficulty of some of the puzzles. For families primarily interested in discovering the neighbourhood, we recommend choosing Discovery mode for a more fluid experience.
Do we need to know Le Marais beforehand?
Not at all. The experience is designed to help you discover Le Marais while playing. The route takes you through Place des Vosges, the historic private mansion district, the Jewish quarter and some of the neighbourhood’s liveliest streets before finishing near the Centre Pompidou.
Do we need to speak French?
No. All game materials and instructions are available in English, and no knowledge of French is required.
Do we need a smartphone?
No. The investigation is played with a physical game booklet and answer sheet – no app or screen is required. Your phone is only useful if you need to contact us for assistance during the game.
Can we play if it rains or during a heatwave?
In case of rain, the game can absolutely go ahead as planned. We simply recommend bringing an umbrella and dressing appropriately for the weather. During a heatwave, if temperatures are forecast to reach 35°C or above, we will contact you before your experience to ask whether you would like to keep your original booking as planned. If you would prefer to adapt your booking, subject to availability we may be able to offer a morning start time or our Covered Passages investigation, where much of the route is sheltered from the sun. And if you prefer to keep your original experience and start time, that is absolutely fine – we will adapt accordingly.
Will other participants join our team?
No. You play exclusively with your own group and are never mixed with other participants.
Can we use ChatGPT to solve the puzzles?
You can try! But many of the puzzles rely on small details that can only be observed on site, and without seeing exactly what you are looking at, AI may confidently send you in completely the wrong direction. If you get stuck, the quickest and most reliable option is simply to contact us – we’re happy to help.