TOURBILLON ESCAPE

What TOURBILLON ESCAPE does

Tourbillon Escape is a privately held French escape game venue operating from a single site at 89 La Briqueterie, 31450 Ayguesvives, approximately 10 minutes from Toulouse via the A61 motorway (exit 19.1 Montgiscard). The company is registered as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with Pierre Abadie as Président and a stated share capital of €3,000. Its core product is six themed escape rooms — Bloc E (1930s prison), Wanted (western), Le Boucher (serial killer horror, 16+), Le Fou (psychological, 16+), Le Clown (comedy/horror, family and horror versions), and Les Gaulois (Gaulish adventure, launched 2025) — with 60–75 minute sessions for groups of 2–7 players and a combined simultaneous capacity of 31 players. The technical core is immersive physical set design with live-props, augmented by in-room cameras for real-time game master monitoring (Chloé, Alex, and Sacha are named).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model via self-serve online booking on its website, supplemented by same-day reservations accepted through SMS. Group rates are available from 20 participants on a contact basis, and Pass Culture is accepted as a booking/payment channel for eligible youth customers. Beyond leisure consumers (families, friends, couples, birthdays, EVG/EVJF parties), the company markets a corporate team-building vertical capable of accommodating up to 31 players across rooms, plus couples' and private-event packages. The company has built local SEO landing pages for nearby towns (Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Muret, Ramonville-Saint-Agne, Labège) and operates a franchise location in Pamiers (Tourbillon Escape Ariège). Recognition includes the Escape Game Awards "Best Escape Game in Occitanie 2023" and a 2025 TUI ranking of 68th best escape game in Europe out of 4,700.

Name

TOURBILLON ESCAPE

Legal name

Tourbillon Escape

Website

https://tourbillonescape.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tourbillon Escape is a privately held French escape game venue near Toulouse operating six themed rooms for leisure consumers and corporate team-building clients, with a franchise extension in Pamiers and direct online booking as its primary go-to-market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Escape game / immersive leisure entertainment

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue Tours & Premium Hospitality Packages (Backstage, VIP, Suites) (THAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Escape game experiences
• Immersive themed rooms
• Corporate team building
• Leisure entertainment venue
• Private event bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Ayguesvives

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Escape Game Session Fees: Revenue generated from per-session ticket sales for escape game experiences. Groups of 2–6 players (up to 7 for Wanted) book time slots and pay per session. Additional surcharges apply for extra participants beyond the booked number. Payment is made at the time of booking or on-site. The company also accepts Pass Culture bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tourbillon Escape operates a physical escape game venue near Toulouse offering six uniquely themed 60-75 minute immersive rooms (prison, western, horror, psychological, comedy/horror, and Gaulish adventure) for groups of 2 to 7 players. Beyond leisure play, the venue provides structured corporate team-building sessions (up to 31 simultaneous players) and tailored packages for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and couples/Valentine's events, with live game master monitoring via in-room cameras.

Product overview

Tourbillon Escape operates as an escape game venue offering six immersive themed rooms with different narratives and difficulty levels. The core portfolio includes Bloc E (1930s prison escape), Wanted (Western adventure), Le Boucher (serial killer horror), Le Fou (psychological thriller), Le Clown (comedy/horror with dual versions), and Les Gaulois (Gaulish historical adventure launched 2025). Beyond individual escape rooms, the company provides group services including team building for corporate clients (accommodating up to 31 simultaneous players), couples and private event packages with Valentine's specials, and bachelor/bachelorette party celebrations. All experiences feature 60-75 minute gameplay durations with age restrictions ranging from 10-16+ depending on theme intensity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bloc E Prison-themed escape room set in a 1930s American prison, where players must demonstrate their innocence and escape before time runs out. Designed for groups of players aged 10 and above, with observation and deduction puzzles.
• Wanted Western-themed escape room set in the Tourbillon Valley, in which players are outlaw gang members hunted by a sheriff and must devise an escape plan before reinforcements arrive. Supports up to 7 players.
• Le Boucher Horror-themed escape room featuring a serial killer known as 'The Butcher', in which players wake in a hotel room transformed into a deadly trap and must solve diabolical puzzles within 60 minutes. Restricted to ages 16 and above.
• Le Fou Psychological escape room in which a professor specializing in madness challenges players with mental trials that test mental acuity and perception. Restricted to ages 16 and above.
• Le Clown Dual-version escape room set in an abandoned hotel haunted by a clown, offering a family-friendly fun version and a frightening horror version. Accessible from age 12, with parental supervision required for ages 12-15.
• Les Gaulois Gaulish adventure escape room set in 50 BC, in which players explore a fallen village to recover a magic potion recipe before the Romans seize it. Family-friendly with a 75-minute duration, difficulty 3.5/5, recommended 4-8 players, ages 10+.
• Corporate Team Building Escape Games Corporate team-building experience combining the venue's six escape rooms to strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving for groups of up to 31 simultaneous players, with debrief space for professional events. Group rates available from 20 participants.
• Couples and Private Event Packages Escape game experiences tailored for couples and private events, including special Valentine's Day packages, with all rooms accessible for two players to promote collaboration and trust-building in an intimate setting.
• EVG/EVJF Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Packages Specialized escape game experiences for bachelor (EVG) and bachelorette (EVJF) parties, with privatization options and personalized scenarios for celebratory groups.
• Birthday Celebration Packages Birthday party escape game packages offering immersive adventures for groups celebrating special occasions with friends and family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of escape game participants report that the experience significantly strengthens group cohesion and communication (as cited by the company in multiple sources)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Tourbillon Escape Pamiers (Franchise)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA franchise location of Tourbillon Escape operates in Pamiers, branded as Tourbillon Escape Pamiers (tourbillonescape-ariege.fr). The franchise replicates the same brand experience and room themes in the Ariège region.
• HorizonminorOthersHorizon (hrz.fr) is the web agency responsible for the design, creation, and ongoing maintenance of the Tourbillon Escape website, as stated in the legal notices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• John Doe Escape Game: French escape game brand with locations primarily outside of Toulouse. Comparable in product format (themed escape rooms) and direct-to-consumer booking model, though geographically adjacent rather than overlapping with Tourbillon Escape's core market.

Direct peers

• ClueQuest: London-based escape game operator with multiple themed rooms and a strong corporate team-building focus. Comparable in product format, target customer segments, and reliance on themed immersive experiences.
• HintHunt: Paris-based escape game operator with multiple themed rooms. Comparable in product format (immersive themed rooms), target customers (individuals, corporates, EVG/EVJF), and direct-to-consumer booking model.
• Prizoners: French escape game brand with a portfolio of themed rooms targeting individuals, families, and corporates. Comparable in product variety, French-market positioning, and emphasis on immersive set design.
• 60out Escape Rooms: Multi-location escape game operator in the US with a portfolio of themed rooms. Comparable on product format, group-oriented design, and use of awards/brand reputation as a marketing lever.
• The Escape Game: US-based escape game operator with multiple locations and a franchise offering. Comparable in product format, multi-room portfolio, and emphasis on themed immersive experiences for groups and corporates.
• Lock Academy: French escape game chain with locations across major French cities. Comparable in offering of multiple themed rooms, focus on group experiences, and reliance on strong brand/online presence to drive bookings.
• Team Break: French escape game operator with a national footprint and strong corporate team-building orientation. Directly comparable to Tourbillon Escape on the corporate/B2B side, where large group bookings are a core revenue driver.
• Get Out!: One of France's largest escape game operators with multiple locations nationwide. Directly comparable to Tourbillon Escape as a multi-room, multi-theme French escape game chain serving both individuals and corporate clients.
• Escape Hunt: UK-origin global escape game franchise. Comparable in product format (themed escape rooms), franchise-led expansion model, and corporate team-building offering — directly relevant to Tourbillon Escape's franchising approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tourbillon-escape

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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