Vincennes — The White Lady's Curse
Track down the White Lady of Vincennes, the ghostly queen whose curse binds a lost relic in the castle's shadows. Solve her riddles across historic sites to lift the eternal haunt before it claims another soul.
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In the foreboding walls of Château de Vincennes, the White Lady—whispered to be Queen Isabeau de Bavière or a doomed royal consort—still wanders the night
Vincennes — The White Lady's Curse
You are an 18th-century scholar, commissioned by a clandestine society in Paris, 1717, to uncover the legend of the White Lady, an entity said to haunt the walls
Delve into the shadows of the Château de Vincennes, where the White Lady still whispers secrets of royal and carceral history.
« She is tossed by the waves but does not sink »— Motto of Paris, Official motto of the City of Paris since 1358
The story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins on the Place d'Armes, the former military courtyard paved in the 18th century, in front of the main entrance to the Château de Vincennes. This rallying point was the scene of royal reviews under Louis XIV in the 1660s. Here, you perceive the first vibrations of the White Lady, whose presence is linked to the royal and carceral past of this Historic Monument classified in 1913. It is here, within the walls of this medieval fortified castle, that Charles V the Wise initiated the construction of his royal residence in 1364, laying the foundations of a key site of Capetian royal heritage.
Continue towards the Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes, founded in 1419 by Charles VII and consecrated in 1422. This flamboyant Gothic chapel, whose stained-glass windows were restored by Viollet-le-Duc between 1840 and 1860, is a place where the sacred and the mysterious meet. The 250 m² of stained glass and the 18-meter-high vaults resonate with prayers and secrets. The White Lady is said to be linked to a soul seeking rest in this place that once housed the relics of Saint-Denis before their transfer. Every architectural detail is a clue to unraveling this legend of Paris.
The Donjon de Vincennes, built between 1367 and 1389 under Charles V, is your next stop. Standing 52.5 meters high, it is the tallest medieval keep in France and served as a state prison from 1374. Diderot was held there in 1749, and Voltaire was incarcerated for 11 months in 1717. The walls, 5 meters thick at the base and accessible by a unique drawbridge, have witnessed shattered destinies. The last execution, that of the Duke of Enghien in 1804, adds to the historical weight of this site, inscribed on the UNESCO tentative list in 2017. The White Lady may be the echo of one of these souls imprisoned in this emblematic site of Île-de-France.
Next, explore the Pavillon du Roi, a royal apartment rebuilt by Louis XV between 1763 and 1769 by Ange-Jacques Gabriel. This drawing-room, decorated with Louis XV boiseries and classified MH 1926, was Louis XV's last regular royal residence in 1770. With its 800 m² and 12 period-furnished rooms, the pavilion contrasts with the harshness of the keep but is not without its mysteries. It represents a later chapter in the castle's history, where court intrigues succeeded imprisonments. The White Lady may have left traces there, like a memory of lost splendor or boudoir secrets.
Your journey concludes by walking along the Remparts du Château de Vincennes, built between 1364 and 1410 by Charles V, with a 1 km perimeter enclosure and 12 towers. These ramparts, restored from 1912 to 1930, rise between 15 and 20 meters high. The Tour du Diable (Devil's Tower), named for occult imprisonments in the 16th century, is a culminating point of the exploration. By tracing these locations, you have followed a thematic circuit of Paris history and Île-de-France heritage, unraveling the threads of the White Lady's legend. Every stone, every corner of this medieval fortified castle has revealed a part of its history, leaving you with the conviction that some legends persist through the ages.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
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.
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Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
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?
Spectral augmented reality
The White Lady appears in AR at the locations of her most famous manifestations
Authentic royal castle
Explore Europe's best-preserved medieval fortress
Historical incantation
Reconstruct the authentic Latin prayer to appease the wandering soul
Free the wandering soul of Blanche of Navarre
A spectral quest in the royal castle of Vincennes
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, 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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