Lavaur — Uncover Guiraude's Heresy
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📍 Lavaur, Occitania·🕐 5h – 8h·📍 ~40-60 km en voiture
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Lavaur — Uncover Guiraude's Heresy

Decipher the hidden truth behind Guiraude of Lavaur, the Cathar noblewoman whose defiance shook the Inquisition. Solve the riddles scattered through medieval Lavaur to expose the conspiracy that sealed her fate.

📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes

Difficulty
·From age 12 years
Starting point :Place du Général Sudre, Lavaur

In 1242, Guiraude of Lavaur stood accused of heresy by the Inquisition—a charge that would lead to her execution by fire

2–4
days at your pace
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car · 5-30 km between sites

Lavaur — Uncover Guiraude's Heresy

🎭Your Mission

You are a secret emissary of Count Raymond VI of Toulouse, in Lavaur, spring 1211, tasked with gathering testimonies and evidence of the Cathar resistance.

Your mission is

Immerse yourself in Occitania and defy the shadows of the Albigensian Crusade in the lands of Guiraude de Laurac, Lady of Lavaur, condemned by history.

The story that haunts this land

Votre enquête débute sur la Place Jean Jaurès, autrefois Place du Vieux Marché, où les exécutions publiques de la croisade des Albigeois se déroulaient en 1211. Entourée d'hôtels particuliers des XVIIe-XVIIIe siècles, certains inscrits à l'inventaire des Monuments historiques, cette place historique de Lavaur fut le théâtre des événements tragiques du 3 mai 1211, lorsque Guiraude de Lavaur fut jetée dans un puits voisin. Vous y chercherez les premières traces de la résistance, gravées dans la mémoire collective de cette ville d'Occitanie, et comprendrez l'ampleur de la répression menée par Simon de Montfort.

En poursuivant vers les Jardins de l'Évêché, attenants à l'ancienne résidence épiscopale, vous foulerez un lieu emblématique du siège de 1211 où 400 cathares furent brûlés vifs par Simon de Montfort. Aménagés aux XVIIe-XVIIIe siècles, ces jardins offrent une vue sur la Cathédrale Saint-Alain, consacrée en 1289 et construite entre 1280 et 1330. Ils contiennent également des vestiges archéologiques des remparts médiévaux du castrum cathare de Lavaur, un Monument historique depuis 1840, qui vous aideront à reconstituer le plan de défense de Guiraude de Laurac.

La Tour des Rondes, vestige des fortifications du XIIIe siècle et classée Monument historique en 1927, vous révélera les défis de la défense de Lavaur. Haute d'environ 25 mètres, elle fut utilisée comme tour de guet lors du siège de 1211 et intégrée aux remparts protégeant la ville sous Guiraude de Laurac. Vous y découvrirez comment Aimery de Montréal, frère de Guiraude, tenta de défendre ce bastion cathare du Tarn avant son exécution. Votre parcours vous mènera ensuite au Pont Saint-Roch, un pont médiéval du XIVe siècle sur l'Agoût, construit après 1318 pour relier le quartier castral aux faubourgs. Restauré en 1995 et intégré au circuit des sites cathares du Tarn, il témoigne de la reconstruction post-croisade après la prise de Lavaur en 1211 et l'élévation de Lavaur en évêché en 1317.

La Maison de l'Évêque, un hôtel particulier épiscopal du XVIIIe siècle construit vers 1750 et inscrit à l'inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments historiques en 1944, abrite aujourd'hui des expositions sur l'histoire cathare. Ce lieu, témoin de la reconstruction post-croisade, vous guidera vers la Rue Vieille, une ruelle pavée du XIIe siècle au cœur du quartier historique du castrum. Bordée de maisons à colombages des XIIIe-XVe siècles, typiques de l'architecture occitane pré-croisade, cette rue traverse le secteur où Guiraude de Laurac défendit la ville en mai 1211. Classée zone protégée dans le secteur sauvegardé de Lavaur depuis 1977, elle est un témoignage vivant du patrimoine occitan classé.

Votre exploration de Lavaur s'achève aux Jardins de l'Évêché, un retour au point de départ narratif pour mieux mesurer l'impact de la croisade. Vous aurez parcouru les lieux clés de la résistance et de la répression cathare, de la Cathédrale Saint-Alain, possédant l'un des plus grands orgues historiques de France datant de 1689, au cloître roman du XIIe siècle adjacent. Ce circuit thématique en Occitanie vous aura permis de comprendre les enjeux de cette période cruciale pour le patrimoine occitan, et les répercussions de l'hérésie de Guiraude sur l'histoire de Lavaur. Vous emporterez le secret d'une ville qui, malgré les flammes, a su préserver la mémoire de ses défenseurs.

1209
Start of the Albigensian Crusade
1211
Siege of Lavaur and martyrdom of Dame Guiraude
1229
Treaty of Paris, official end of the Crusade

How does it work?

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Outdoor escape game

Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.

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On your smartphone

No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.

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Unlimited players

One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.

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Augmented reality

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.

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AI that helps you

Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.

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32 languages

French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.

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Want to go deeper?

Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person

Vaurais Country Museumoptional
€5. Explore collections of sacred art and everyday objects that tell the story of Lavaur and its region, particularly the Cathar period.
Optionnel
/pers.
House of Consulsoptional
Free access. Admire this typical medieval residence of Lavaur, with its half-timbered facade and mullioned windows, a testament to pre-Crusade architecture.
Optionnel
/pers.
Millas Tastingoptional
Variable price. Taste this Occitan specialty made from corn flour, sweet or savory, in a local bakery in Lavaur's historic center.
Optionnel
/pers.
Walk along the Agoûtoptional
Free. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the Agoût river, offering views of Lavaur's historic banks and bridges, including Pont Saint-Roch.
Optionnel
/pers.
Budget if you do them all / pers.~0

The Route

5-10 curated sites across the territory

The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues

📱Search clues with your cameraRA

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.

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The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.

8
original puzzles
24
min of narration
🪙 24
TripCoins granted
16
GPS waypoints

How does it work with a group?

One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).

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1 phone

Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.

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2-3 phones

Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.

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4 to 10 phones

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

Starting point
Place du Général Sudre, Lavaur
Directions on Google Maps
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Duration
2h – 2h30
At your own pace
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Players
Unlimited
From age 12
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Distance
~2.5 km
Historic center
Accessibility
Partial
Cobblestones and slopes
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Languages
17 languages
Built-in translation

Why this route?

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Albigensian Crusade

Relive the religious and military conflict that tore Occitania apart in the 13th century.

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Female Martyr

Discover the sacrifice of Dame Guiraude, an emblematic figure of Occitan resistance and unwavering faith.

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Forgotten Chronicles

Delve into medieval accounts and historical testimonies that shed light on this dark period.

The silence of stones guards the memory of the brave.

A quest for honor and truth.

★ Innovation 2026

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.

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AR treasure chest

A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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360° radar + vibration

A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.

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Heritage storytelling

Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.

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Progressive AI hints

3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.

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AR selfie memento

At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.

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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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Immerse yourself in Occitania and defy the shadows of the Albigensian Crusade in the lands of Guiraude de Laurac, Lady of Lavaur, condemned by history.

14,90€
1 phone
28,60€
2 phones
41€
3 phones
52,20€
4 phones
62,10€
5 phones
69,50€
6 phones
77€
7 phones
84,40€
8 phones
91,90€
9 phones
99,30€
10 phones

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