Escape game: when wine becomes a game of enigmas...

Top 3 Wine-Themed Escape Games for an Unforgettable Experience

Originally from Japan, this popular attraction has captivated people of all ages across France. The concept is simple: escape from a room filled with puzzles in less than an hour.

1) The Secret of the Divine Bottle in Chinon

This real-life escape game takes place in a winemaking cellar in the heart of the Chinon appellation. You’re locked inside the actual cellar of Pierre and Bertrand Couly and have 60 minutes to escape. Expect puzzles, indecipherable codes, and brainteasers. Beyond the thrill of solving various challenges with family or friends, it's a unique opportunity to explore the renowned facets of a Loire Valley appellation.

Price: From €19.50 per person

Address: Chai Pierre et Bertrand Couly - Route de Tours, 37500 Chinon

2) The Red Cellar in Thuir

Located just about 15 minutes from Perpignan in the heart of Catalan wine country, The Red Cellar Escape Game is set in a genuine winemaking cellar that has been transformed into an adventure playground. The concept? You’re on a quest to find a magical elixir and have one hour to locate it. The cellar is filled with traps to outwit as a team. Observation skills, logic, and especially listening are key to succeeding.

Price: From €22.00 per person

Address: Le Mas du Domaine de Montcalm, Route de Saint Féliu, 66300 Thuir

3) The Mystery of Saint-Émilion

Head to Bordeaux where The Escape Hunt Experience team welcomes you to solve The Mystery of Saint-Émilion. The plot? A 1903 bottle of Saint-Émilion, the very first cuvée of the appellation, is the centerpiece of a special auction at Château de la Rosière. The problem is, the De Lambert family, the owners, cannot find the bottle. It’s up to you to play Sherlock Holmes and find the famous bottle, and for the more daring, catch the thief before the auction begins. There is only a 45% success rate on this Escape Game, so good luck!

Price: From €21.00 per person

Address: 5, rue Pierre Loti, 33800 Bordeaux

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO PLAY! HAPPY ESCAPING!

FAQ - Wine escape game

What is a wine-themed escape game?

It's a life-size escape room set inside a real winemaking cellar. As a team, you solve puzzles, codes and brainteasers to get out in under an hour, while discovering a wine appellation along the way.

Where can you play a wine escape game in France?

Several estates run the experience: the cellar of Pierre and Bertrand Couly in Chinon, The Red Cellar in Thuir near Perpignan, and The Escape Hunt Experience in Bordeaux for The Mystery of Saint-Émilion.

How much does a wine escape game cost?

Prices start from €19.50 per person in Chinon, €22 in Thuir and €21 for The Mystery of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux. Rates vary with group size and venue.

How long does an escape game last?

A session usually runs 60 minutes. That's the time you have to solve every puzzle and escape the cellar. Some rooms, like The Mystery of Saint-Émilion, have just a 45% success rate.

Can a wine escape game be played with family or friends?

Yes, these games are played as a team, with family or friends alike. Cooperation, observation and careful listening are key to outwitting the traps and cracking the plot.