Lot-et-Garonne: The Museum of Mysteries will move to Beyssac

The Museum of Mysteries, which opened its doors in 2018 at 17 bis, rue du Fougard, is now part of the landscape of Marmandais. It is so far the only escape game in the city of Marmande (Lot-et-Garonne)

the escape games They are life-size role-playing games inspired by action, science fiction, or horror. They were very popular a few years ago in France.

The Museum of Mysteries is expanding!

After five years in existence (with a one-year Covid-related break), the Museum of Mysteries is about to escape its current location itself.

Its creator Olivier Clercy, a former industrial engineer, with a desire for independence, created this escape game in Marmande that has stuck with his overflowing imagination since his early childhood. Established since 2018, the Rue du Fougard, the Museum of Mysteries will take it to a higher level.

The museum will expand, and its size will increase from 100 to 400 square metres. »

This whimsical new home is located in Pisak It is scheduled to open in spring 2024.

Meanwhile, Olivier Clercy is in the process of writing a new treasure hunt-type treasure hunt in town. “Puzzles are going to be tough!” warns Oliver.

This is the novelty planned for this year that should be available to start the school year.

Meanwhile, Escape Game fans are currently hankering for two “classics”: the stellar convention of Pr. Van Helsing and Den of the Collector. There are two scenarios that are popular with young science fiction fans. But the Museum of Mysteries, also called Mysteum, attracts all ages. “You just need a header, there’s no particular profile,” laughs Oliver.

“Away from friends, it allows families to come together, and it keeps kids away from their screens, which isn’t easy,” Oliver adds.

Mixed summer

The results for July are generally disappointing, but since around July 20th, the situation has clearly improved. “I’m not unemployed,” laughs Oliver.

The work on the rue du Fougard, which took place from 4 July to 9 August, greatly hampered the merchants in this period. The Museum of Mysteries did not deviate from the norm even if it was generally accommodated.

“It shocked me at first, especially since we weren’t forewarned enough, but I got over it well, it’s more complicated when the street is closed, I park my car, but then it doesn’t stop people from coming in any more, people in general have taken Already a decision to do an escape game before going through it, ”explains Olivier.

The Museum of Mysteries is open daily, by reservation only. Additional information on 07.83.13.69.30 or on www.mysteum.fr

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