Basse-Terre — Delgrès' Last Bastion
Uncover the hidden codes and secrets of Louis Delgrès' 1802 rebellion against slavery's return. Decode clues from the fort's last stand to expose the traitors who betrayed the uprising.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1802, as Napoleon's forces closed in on Basse-Terre, Louis Delgrès—a fearless free man of color—led a desperate rebellion to defy the reinstatement of slavery
Basse-Terre — Delgrès' Last Bastion
You are a trusted courier for Louis Delgrès, deep within Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, in May 1802, as Richepanse's forces close in
Dive into Basse-Terre, the historic capital of Guadeloupe, where the stones of Fort Delgrès still whisper of the 1802 anti-slavery revolt.
« Liberty Equality Fraternity »— Inscription on the pediment of Basse-Terre City Hall
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at Fort Delgrès, a Monument historique Fort Delgrès 1998, built in 1635 as Fort Saint-Louis by Charles Houël. This strategic site, renamed in 1984 in homage to Louis Delgrès, was the last stronghold held by Delgrès' forces during the resistance against Richepanse in May 1802. Explore its 18th-century batteries and casemates, silent witnesses to the struggles for freedom in Guadeloupe. Fort Delgrès offers a breathtaking view of the Basse-Terre roadstead, a convergence point for military and commercial stakes of the era.
Just 300 m from Fort Delgrès stands the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe, listed as a Monument historique 2012. The current edifice, rebuilt between 1848 and 1850 after a devastating cyclone in 1842, continues a tradition of worship since the first chapel in 1656. Its Neo-Romanesque style and 32 m high bell tower dominate the Basse-Terre landscape. The historic 1855 organs it houses recall the rich heritage and spiritual significance of Guadeloupe's historic capital.
Continue towards the Palais de Justice de Basse-Terre, located 200 m from Fort Delgrès. Built in 1752 as the governor's residence, this colonial-style building, with its monumental staircase and wrought-iron balconies, was transformed into a courthouse in 1851 and listed as a Monument historique 2002. It was a direct witness to the hearings related to the 1802 revolt involving Delgrès, cementing its role in the history of justice and freedom in Guadeloupe.
Place du Champ-d'Arbaud, 400 m from Fort Delgrès, immerses you in the historic heart of Basse-Terre. Formerly an 18th-century military parade ground, it was named after planter Jacques-François d'Arbaud. Surrounded by colonial mansions and landscaped with a fountain and music kiosk in 1880, this square was a crucial gathering place during the 1789 revolution in Guadeloupe. This is where the political effervescence of the era manifested itself.
Your route then leads you to the Hôtel de Ville de Basse-Terre, built in 1837 on Place du Champ-d'Arbaud, 500 m from Fort Delgrès. This Neoclassical building, with its pediment bearing the inscription 'Liberté Égalité Fraternité', has been the seat of the Guadeloupe regional prefecture since 1946 and served as a provisional headquarters during the 1802 revolt. It embodies the French colonial heritage and the persistence of republican ideals in the face of Basse-Terre's history. Each stage of this Guadeloupe thematic circuit is a piece of Basse-Terre's history puzzle, offering you a unique interactive Basse-Terre visit.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
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?
Heroic Resistance
A tribute to the freedom fighters who opposed slavery.
Decisive Battle
Dive into the tragic events of the 1802 siege.
Immortal Memory
Discover the legacy of a sacrifice for human rights.
Freedom is not a gift, but a conquest.
Honor to the heroes of Fort Delgrès.
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
Q01Basse-Terre — Delgrès' Last Bastion — is it a guided trail or a free-form hunt?
It's a semi-guided trail: GPS points you to the next stop, but you find the camera clue and solve the puzzle yourself. No app to install, everything runs in your browser.
Q02Can we split Basse-Terre — Delgrès' Last Bastion across two days?
Yes — your code stays active and progress is saved. You can start Saturday afternoon, finish Sunday morning. Some players actually prefer this format to make the most of a full weekend on site.
Q03Can we play Basse-Terre — Delgrès' Last Bastion as a couple?
Great two-person format. Narration is dramatic without overdoing it, puzzles are designed to spark conversation. Ideal for new relationships or anniversaries — you discover the city and coordinate on puzzles simultaneously.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Basse-Terre, Fort Saint-Charles district is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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Dive into Basse-Terre, the historic capital of Guadeloupe, where the stones of Fort Delgrès still whisper of the 1802 anti-slavery revolt.
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