Escape Games & Mysterious Investigation

Only one available in English at the moment ! See below for more information


Escape games are coming from Asia and started in France in 2013

It's a new way to discover and appreciate the Castle of Villebois-Lavalette...

Since november 2018 the monument which is located 20 kilometers south from Angoulême can be discovered in a new way. 

The escape games are created by Les Echapées Vertes in a close partnership with the association Les Amis du Château et du Patrimoine (Friends of the Castle and the Heritage of Villebois-Lavalette). The common goal is to promote the site. 

Angélique Lamigeon, tourist-guide and founder of Les Echappées Vertes can tell you more below... 


NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH : Escape Game : The school of magic of the Puy Sanceau

The secret world of the "Magicians" is at risk of being revelead to the "Without Magic" (people who don't have magical power). The breaking point between the two worlds is situated in the famous magic school of the Puy Sanseau which, to ward off the danger, has opened its doors to the Non-magicians.

Trickery and a cunning mind will help you defeat the danger and protect the peace between the two worlds !

In 2023, reservation all-year long from Monday to Saturday. Started at 8yo. Duration : 1h30

 

Starting at 6 people and up to 16 people, played in teams (four teams of four). Exceptionnally up to 20 people (five teams of four). 

We will discuss the teams : you can come with your own team or play with the other players. 

 

Prices 

 

Adult : 16€/person

Child : 13€/person

Group (+12 person) : 13€/person

 

Created by Les Echappées Vertes in partnership with the Friends of the Castle and the Heritage of Villebois-Lavalette. Must be booked in advance ! Contact us :  05 45 62 28 44 - 06 87 70 05 78

Or infochateaupatrimoinevillebois@orange.fr


(FR) Mysterious Investigation : The Mistery of the Cornuelles

"The Mystery of the Cornuelle of Villebois-Lavalette" (reservation only) 

 

Throughout the year (reservation only) from Monday to Saturday

Start from 5 years old.

 Come and play to a game...

 Like a escape game    In Villevois-Lavalette, capitale of the Cornuelle !

 

To discover the mysterious origins and the recipe of this delicious "little biscuit with aniseed flavored drops"

and try to discover the culprit of the dispareance of Honoré Cornélius the baker !

 

Duration of the game : 1 hour and half minimum.

 

Prices                

   12 € / adult     8 € discounts (+ 6 ans à - 18 ans) ;

   Family Pass : 2 adultes + 1 ou 2 enfant(s)* : 30 €

 

  (8 € / for every added children*)  *gratuit - 6 ans ;

 

Created by Les Echappées Vertes in partnership with the Friends of the Castle and the Heritage of Villebois-Lavalette. Reservation :  05 45 62 28 44 - 06 87 70 05 78

 

Or infochateaupatrimoinevillebois@orange.fr


(FR) Escape game : Come challenge the castle


The night is falling on the castle of Villebois-Lavalette...

 

Ghosts and spectrum (lords, pilgrims, victims of old battles...) are escaping their graves... Will you have the courage of fighting them ? You are now locked in the castle, in the courtyards and the rooms... Make an alliance with the other players (or future victims ?) and challenge the castle ! You have 1 hour to get out... 

 

Before the ghosts lock you there forever !

 

In 2020, open to reservation all-year long. Limited to 13 people. Started at 9yo. 

 

Prices 

 

 2 - 4 people : 20€/people

5 - 8 people : 16€/people

9 - 13 people : 12€/people

Discount Prices (9yo to 13yo included) : 10€

 

Created by Les Echappées Vertes in partnership with the Friends of the Castle and the Heritage of Villebois-Lavalette. Reservation :  05 45 62 28 44 - 06 87 70 05 78

 

 

Or infochateaupatrimoinevillebois@orange.fr


(FR) Murder Party : Crime Night


12 historical characters have gathered in the castle. Wine is flowing, tongues are loosening... and a murder occured !

They need to find the culprit, the weapon, the place the murder happened and why. 

 

From 3 to 12 people. 

 

Price

 

20€/adult

 

15€/ 13-18yo

 

Created by Les Echappées Vertes in partnership with the Friends of the Castle and the Heritage of Villebois-Lavalette. Reservation :  05 45 62 28 44 - 06 87 70 05 78

 

 

Or infochateaupatrimoinevillebois@orange.fr