Vichy — The Forgotten Register
Uncover the Forgotten Register of Vichy, a secret ledger exposing Pétain regime traitors and hidden Resistance codes. Decode clues across war memorials to reveal the truth before it's erased forever.
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In the shadowed heart of Vichy, 1940-1944, the spa town's opulent halls masked the darkest secrets of the Pétain regime
Vichy — The Forgotten Register
You are an apprentice architect working alongside Lucien Woog in Vichy, 1905, tasked with understanding the city's transformation.
Your mission: find a forgotten register, hidden within the prominent
Immerse yourself in the Belle Époque's vibrancy in Vichy, where 20th-century French history unfolded amidst thermal springs and architectural splendor.
« Liberty Equality Fraternity »— Inscription on the pediment of Vichy City Hall
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for the Forgotten Register begins in the Parc des Sources, in front of Vichy's Grand Kiosque. Built between 1902 and 1903 by Charles Le Caisne and Lucien Woog, this octagonal historical monument, 12.50 m in diameter, could host a 20-musician orchestra. Inaugurated on June 29, 1903, it was the heart of the city's musical life, offering up to 150 annual concerts before 1939. Restored in 2005, it testifies to the Belle Époque's spa splendor. Here, among the metal columns, the first clue awaits you, linked to melodies of yesteryear.
Continuing your exploration of Vichy's heritage, you reach the Opéra, built between 1861 and 1865 by Louis Duchêne. Inspired by the Opéra de Paris, this 550-seat historical monument saw Napoleon III attend a performance in 1862, an event that marked Vichy's history and boosted its rise. After closing from 1940 to 1944, it reopened in 1945 and has since hosted 1,200 shows. The Forgotten Register left a trace there, hidden within the sumptuous décors that witnessed so many personalities and intrigues over the centuries.
Your journey then takes you to the Hôtel du Parc, built in 1908 by architect Henri Décoret. This Art Nouveau thermal hotel, with its 150 m long, 5-story facade, initially had 200 rooms. It hosted the British royal family in 1939 and figures like Mistinguett. Transformed into a hotel residence in 2010 after major renovations, it represents the pinnacle of luxury in spa towns. One of the Register's passages refers to a key event that took place there, a clue hidden in the architectural details or the memories of its illustrious guests.
The Hall des Sources, inaugurated in 1902, is a crucial step in your investigation. This 3,000 m² glass and metal structure, also designed by Charles Le Caisne, houses 8 thermal springs, including the 70°C Source Lucas. Over 500,000 annual visitors drink 1 million liters of water, perpetuating the tradition of cures. Although access is free, the site closes for cures from 3 pm to 4 pm. A document related to one of the springs is essential to progress. The Synagogue of Vichy, built in 1889 in a Romanesque-Byzantine style, is another historical monument of the city. Damaged in 1941, it was restored in 1950. Its 200-seat capacity makes it the only synagogue in Allier to have survived the Shoah. The Forgotten Register could reveal a valuable testimony there, a fragment of the history of Vichy's Jewish community.
Heading towards Vichy Train Station, rebuilt in 1932 in an Art Deco style after its opening in 1854, you find a clue linked to the development of thermal tourism. Napoleon III disembarked there in 1861, boosting the rise of the classified spa resort. Vichy City Hall, built in 1822 and enlarged in 1925, was the seat of the Vichy regime from 1940 to 1944 under Pierre Laval. Its facade bears the inscription guiding you. Finally, the Pont de Bellerive, the first suspension bridge in Auvergne built in 1837-1839, offers a perspective on the Allier, a direct link between Vichy and Bellerive-sur-Allier. Each site, from the classified historical monument Synagogue to the station served by 20 TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes per day in 2023, forms a piece of the puzzle, allowing you to reconstruct the Forgotten Register and understand Vichy's complex and rich history.
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?
Secret Archives
Reconstruct a forgotten register revealing the hidden truths of the Vichy regime.
Historical Investigation
Delve into an investigation based on real facts and historical figures.
Duty of Remembrance
Honor the memory of the victims and understand the dark mechanisms of collaboration.
Never forget the truth, for it is what illuminates the future.
A tribute to the victims, a duty of remembrance.
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
Q01What's the difference with a regular indoor escape room?
Outdoor escape game format: no physical locks, no actor, no fixed time slot. You start when you want, progress through Vichy, Allier with your phone, and the city itself is the set. More immersive on local history, more flexible in pace.
Q02What walking pace should we expect?
Easy stroll: between stops you walk 3 to 7 minutes. No tough climbs unless flagged on the product page. If you really want to push, you can jog between stops, but that's not the point.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04Is Vichy — The Forgotten Register stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Vichy, Allier. The vast majority of stops are downtown, on sidewalks or squares. If a stair or narrow passage is involved, it's flagged on the product page. Generally: yes, doable with a standard urban stroller.
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