Arsène Lupin and the secret of the opera, our opinion on the immersive investigation game at the Palais Garnier

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on December 15, 2022 at 04:57 p.m.
From December 21, 2022, follow in the footsteps of the most famous gentleman burglar, Arsène Lupin, in an immersive adventure at the heart of the Opéra Garnier, to discover the palace through a major investigation!

Irène Lupin, descendant ofArsène Lupin, the world's greatest gentleman burglar, is struggling to solve an old case, and needs your help, in the heart of theOpéra Garnier! From December 21, 2022, an immersive game will be permanently installed in the Parisian monument, allowing investigators to visit the Palais Garnier in an unusual way, accompanied by actors to help you.

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You'll need your team spirit, deductive skills and keen sense of observation to unravel the greatest mystery of Arsène Lupin's career - the secret of Cagliostro! Scour the Palais Garnier in small groups in search of clues, following the trail of mysterious glyphs after the discovery of ancient documents, and discover the incredible architecture of the place through the many enigmas on offer. This immersive adventure, proposed by Cultival and the Opéra national, is open to children aged 10 and over.

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Budding investigators will also have the privilege of accessing areas usually closed to visitors, as well as enjoying the Grand Foyer, the Grand Escalier, the Rotonde du Glacier and the magnificent sculptures, paintings and scenery that make up the beauty of the Palais Garnier. Are you ready to take up this extraordinary challenge, with friends or family?

Our opinion:

Here's an experience not to be missed, to enjoy the beauty of this incredible monument and take part in a well-plotted investigation! On a level comparable to a real escape game, this immersive game in the heart of the Opéra Garnier takes you on a tour of the entire Palais, inviting you to look around and above you to make sure you don't miss any of the little details of the décor.

Along the way, you'll come across actors to help you, and you'll need to pay close attention to what they have to offer! We won't tell you more, but appearances can be deceiving, so don't trust the wrong people. The puzzles remain accessible, even if some of them are really well thought-out and call on your most hidden skills!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 21, 2022

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    8 Rue Scribe
    75009 Paris 9

    Route planner

    Access
    Metro: Opéra station (lines 3, 7 or 8) Auber (RER A)

    Prices
    5-15 ans: €20
    16-26 ans: €25
    Adulte: €28

    Recommended age
    From 10 years old

    Average duration
    1 h 30 min

    Official website
    lupin-opera.cultival.fr

    Booking
    Check the prices of this ticketing service

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