Le mystère Marcellin Darwin, Escape room in Gometz-le-Châtel, France.
Le mystère Marcellin Darwin is an escape room in Gometz-le-Châtel where players explore a reconstructed office and investigate clues about the disappearance of a Homo floresiensis skull. The space is filled with scientific details that blend puzzle mechanics with genuine paleoanthropological material.
The escape room opened in November 2022 and draws from paleoanthropologist Antoine Balzeau's research into human fossils. The scenario was created to introduce visitors to scientific work while being built around a genuine discovery.
The game weaves authentic scientific content about paleoanthropology into puzzle-solving, allowing visitors to learn about this research field while playing. The mechanics reflect how researchers actually work, giving a genuine sense of the academic world.
Sessions run from Wednesday to Saturday, and children from age 6 can participate when accompanied by an adult. It is best to check availability in advance and arrive early to familiarize yourself with the space before the experience begins.
Players take on the role of employees at a cleaning company called Green Clean to investigate a suspect. This unusual perspective makes the investigation interesting from an everyday standpoint and adds a humorous twist to the scenario.
Location: Gometz-le-Châtel
Address: 13 Av. de la Mutualité, 91940 Gometz-le-Châtel, France
Opening Hours: Wednesday 14:00-19:00; Thursday-Friday 16:00-19:00; Saturday 11:00-19:00
Phone: +33662641094
Website: http://lemystèremarcellindarwin.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.68472,2.14133
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
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