Quai Branly — The Shadow Testament
Uncover the cryptic testament of a vanished archivist whose final message hides in the shadows cast by the Eiffel Tower across the Musée du Quai Branly. Decipher clues linking museum secrets to solve the mystery before the shadows claim it forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the heart of Paris's Quai Branly district, where the Eiffel Tower's immense shadow dances across the modernist glass of the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, a chilling enigma unfolds
A mysterious disappearance, a cursed legacy
In the heart of Paris's Quai Branly district, where the Eiffel Tower's immense shadow dances across the modernist glass of the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, a chilling enigma unfolds. Renowned archivist Émile Laurent, guardian of the museum's ancient artifacts from distant continents, vanished one fateful evening in 2007, the year the restaurant Les Ombres opened on the rooftop. Before disappearing into the night, he left behind 'The Shadow Testament' – a fragmented cipher etched in code, referencing the shifting patterns of the Tower's shade on the museum's terraces, gardens, and hidden alcoves. Whispers among the staff suggest Laurent uncovered a conspiracy: a cursed artifact smuggled into the museum's collection, tied to forgotten rituals that demand blood under the eclipse of iron lace. His testament points to 8 precise landmarks in this compact 1.5km zone – from the lush suspended garden of Les Ombres and the Seine riverbank to the nearby Pont de l'Alma, Champ de Mars gates, and the museum's ritual galleries – each bearing a clue in shadow, inscription, or artifact alignment. You are the only one who can decipher the codes, outwit the shadows, and expose the truth. Follow Laurent's trail through the quai's monuments, unlock the testament's secrets, and prevent the curse from engulfing Paris. The shadows lengthen – time is running out.
« He who delves into the depths of the past will often find the shadow of his own future. »— Forgotten Parisian Proverb
Echoes of Forgotten Centuries
Paris, long before becoming the modern metropolis we know, was a labyrinth of dark alleys, urban legends, and tenacious superstitions. From Black Death epidemics to witch trials, from royal dungeons to secret rituals, the city nurtured a popular mythology rich in unsettling events. These layers of hidden history give certain Parisian districts such a peculiar atmosphere, where one can still feel the chills of a distant past.
These stories, often transmitted orally or through little-known chronicles, are the true dark tourism of Paris. They speak not only of grand events but of daily fears, popular beliefs, and marginal figures who populated the city. They remind us that beneath the veneer of civilization, older and more primitive forces long influenced the lives of Parisians.
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
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.
Ready to live this adventure?
Get my code · 14,90€No calendar booking. Code sent immediately by email.
🔒 Secure payment · Code in 5 min · Free cancellation
Practical info
Why this route?
Ethereal Presences
Use AR to perceive the shadows and whispers of spirits haunting Old Paris.
Forgotten Rituals
Uncover hidden symbols and cryptic clues related to ancient Parisian rituals.
Faint Chronicles
Gather fragments of a lost testament, written by an archivist obsessed with the city's dark annals.
Some secrets are better kept in the dark. Until someone comes to shed light on them.
A disturbing investigation into the confines of Old Paris and its legends.
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.
Avis des aventuriers
Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience.
Did you play le testament des ombres paris? Check the email you received after your game to leave a verified review.
Your turn to play
Uncover Archivist Elian's cursed testament and reveal the truth behind the disappearances. The shadows await.
1 purchase = 1 phone. Play several on the same device.
No calendar booking. Code sent immediately by email.
🔒Secure payment · Code in 5 min · Free cancellation
🪙+24 TripCoins granted with your booking
Other escape games in France
View France→More destinations, tours & urban treasure hunts across the country
Explore other cities in France
Versailles
The Sun King's palace and its intrigues
Reims
Coronation cathedral of the kings of France
Orléans
In Joan of Arc's footsteps, between Loire and history
Rouen
Joan of Arc's city and Monet's cathedral
Blois
Royal castle and assassination of the Duke of Guise
Vézelay
Eternal hill and departure point for the Crusades