The Secret Legacy of the Loire Kings
Uncover the hidden Renaissance symbols connecting the greatest châteaux of the Loire Valley.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
From Francis I to Catherine de' Medici, embark on a royal quest for a forgotten treasure through history.
In the Footsteps of Monarchs and Their Secrets
Step into the shoes of a Renaissance scholar, tasked by a mysterious patron to unravel the mysteries of royal power. Your quest will lead you to the heart of the iconic châteaux of the Loire Valley, from Chambord to Chaumont, passing through lesser-known but equally historic sites. Through esoteric symbols and architectural clues, you will reconstruct a lineage of dynastic secrets. Open your phone: a royal advisor in AR will appear before the façades, revealing anecdotes and guiding you to confidential places. More than an outdoor escape game: an interactive tour immersed in 500 years of history, with stories revealed at each stop and authentic sites that classic guides often overlook.
Les lieux que vous découvrirez
Les vrais lieux que vous explorerez au fil de l'aventure. Énigmes en réalité augmentée à chaque étape.
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
« Le Grand Œuvre, c'est l'union des contraires. »— Nicolas Flamel, Livre des figures hiéroglyphiques, 1409
The Loire Valley: Stage of Kings and Secrets
The Loire Valley, cradle of the French Renaissance, was the stage for royal ambitions and court intrigues. Francis I, the builder king, initiated architectural opulence with projects like Chambord, marking an artistic and political turning point. His passion for arts and sciences attracted figures like Leonardo da Vinci, enriching the court with an aura of knowledge and mystery. The châteaux were not just residences, but symbols of power, laboratories of ideas, and refuges for secret societies.
Later, Catherine de' Medici, queen and regent, perpetuated this tradition of influence and power, navigating between plots and alliances. She employed astrologers and alchemists, using symbolism to assert her authority and protect her secrets. Every stone, every garden in the Loire Valley bears the mark of this tumultuous era, where art, politics, and esotericism intertwined to forge the identity of a kingdom.
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Royal Journey
Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Renaissance and courtly mysteries, from château to château.
Historic Roadtrip
A mixed car and walking tour to explore the diversity of the Loire Valley.
Hidden Symbols
Decipher the emblems and codes left by the kings and queens of France.
Discover the Loire Valley like never before. Each château whispers a part of history, each stone harbors a secret.
Embark on an adventure that will change your perspective on the French Renaissance.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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