2025 - Parné-sur-Roc, Petite Cité de Caractère

THE INVESTIGATION: “Stop, thief!” A rogue had stolen the precious fan belonging to Madame de Sévigné during her stay at the Auberge de la Croix Blanche. Participants helped her unmask the culprit! Participants led the investigation by questioning the various witnesses in order to discover who had stolen the Marquise de Sévigné’s fan. A chance to interact with 17th-century characters and immerse themselves in history, while enjoying the rich heritage of Parné-sur-Roc, awarded the Petite Cité de Caractère label.

2024 - Workers' housing estate in Port-Brillet

THE INVESTIGATION: A cry rings out: “Murder! Murder!” A body has been discovered near the pond… The victim, a worker at the famous Chappée foundries, has been murdered, and the crime must not go unpunished! Inspector Moustache is calling in the visitors: the culprit could still be lurking nearby! In this open-air investigation orchestrated by Laval Tourisme and the “Pincés de scène” troupe, visitors were plunged into a thrilling plot set just after the First World War. A dozen actors in period costume portrayed the witnesses that participants had to question to unravel the clues and identify the culprit.

2023 - Château d'Hauterives in Argentré

THE INTRIGUE: Jean-Baptiste Berset d’Hauterives, ambitious and hungry for recognition, has decided to organize a prestigious literary salon in his château, to rival those in the capital. For the occasion, he has invited a host of high society gentlemen and ladies. But the lunch turned tragic: someone tried to poison him! The royal police lieutenant, present among the guests, immediately locks down the estate and orders an immediate investigation. He believes the culprit is hiding among the guests or servants. The visitors thus became investigators, assisting the lieutenant in his investigation. Moving freely around the estate, they questioned nobles and servants, cross-referenced testimonies, and sought to unravel the mystery: who is behind this attempted murder, and why?

2022 - Clairmont Abbey in Olivet

THE INTRIGUE: Mercy! The “pittance” brother has been murdered! The Lords of Laval dispatched their bailiff and provost marshal to Clairmont Abbey to unmask the murderer… Visitors helped them in their investigation by touring the Cistercian abbey and interviewing various witnesses. The abbot, the friar prior, the friar porter, the huntsman and the convers were all valuable witnesses, but also potential culprits!

Giant Cluedo

Immerse yourself in a police investigation

Suspense in Laval: lead the investigation

Every year, Laval Tourisme organizes a giant Cluedo, immersing an emblematic Laval Agglomeration site in an intrigue spanning different eras. Visitors become detectives, solving mysteries in a lively setting, with characters interpreted by the “Pincés de Scène” troupe. This immersive game lets you discover the local heritage from a unique angle, combining mystery and history. Get ready to travel back in time and solve the enigma!

The 2026 Edition

September 19th, 2026

Giant Cluedo is back with a brand new mystery!

“Murder most foul!”
Senator Jacques-Marie Camou de Cassaignolles, a former general and guest of the d’Elva family, was found dead this morning in the Parc des Ondines. The police have gathered everyone who was present at the scene at the time of the crime — all of them potential suspects… Inspector Eugène Moustache is now counting on your help to question them and unmask the culprit(s). Conduct the investigation by collecting testimonies, cross-referencing them, checking alibis, and hurrying back to Inspector Moustache to share your findings. A historical and immersive investigation for the whole family!

Event organised by Laval Tourisme, the cultural season of Changé and the theatre company “Pincés de Scène”.

At 4:00pm, the investigation will pause for an intermission.

You will then be able to enjoy a concert by the Duo Aksak (50 min), performing in the Parc des Ondines. Once the recital is over, the witnesses will return to their positions and continue to answer your questions.

Meeting point: Parc des Ondines · Changé
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: between 2:00pm and 6:30pm (free access)
Investigation duration: approx. 1h15 / 1h30
Free admission
All audiences (ages 7 and up)

Chronicles of our investigations

2025 - Parné-sur-Roc, Petite Cité de Caractère
THE INVESTIGATION:
“Stop, thief!” A rogue had stolen the precious fan belonging to Madame de Sévigné during her stay at the Auberge de la Croix Blanche. Participants helped her unmask the culprit!
Participants led the investigation by questioning the various witnesses in order to discover who had stolen the Marquise de Sévigné’s fan. A chance to interact with 17th-century characters and immerse themselves in history, while enjoying the rich heritage of Parné-sur-Roc, awarded the Petite Cité de Caractère label.
2024 - Workers' housing estate in Port-Brillet
THE INVESTIGATION: A cry rings out: “Murder! Murder!” A body has been discovered near the pond… The victim, a worker at the famous Chappée foundries, has been murdered, and the crime must not go unpunished! Inspector Moustache is calling in the visitors: the culprit could still be lurking nearby!
In this open-air investigation orchestrated by Laval Tourisme and the “Pincés de scène” troupe, visitors were plunged into a thrilling plot set just after the First World War.
A dozen actors in period costume portrayed the witnesses that participants had to question to unravel the clues and identify the culprit.
2023 - Château d'Hauterives in Argentré
THE INTRIGUE: Jean-Baptiste Berset d’Hauterives, ambitious and hungry for recognition, has decided to organize a prestigious literary salon in his château, to rival those in the capital. For the occasion, he has invited a host of high society gentlemen and ladies. But the lunch turned tragic: someone tried to poison him! The royal police lieutenant, present among the guests, immediately locks down the estate and orders an immediate investigation. He believes the culprit is hiding among the guests or servants.
The visitors thus became investigators, assisting the lieutenant in his investigation. Moving freely around the estate, they questioned nobles and servants, cross-referenced testimonies, and sought to unravel the mystery: who is behind this attempted murder, and why?
2022 - Clairmont Abbey in Olivet
THE INTRIGUE: Mercy! The “pittance” brother has been murdered! The Lords of Laval dispatched their bailiff and provost marshal to Clairmont Abbey to unmask the murderer…
Visitors helped them in their investigation by touring the Cistercian abbey and interviewing various witnesses.
The abbot, the friar prior, the friar porter, the huntsman and the convers were all valuable witnesses, but also potential culprits!

Giant Cluedo

The 2026 Edition

Chronicles of our investigations

Captured Memories

Get out and vibrate!