The Salammbo Case

A man is found dead in his bookshop. There are no signs of a struggle—only mysterious traces of powder on his hands and, embedded in the counter, the first page of Salammbô by Gustave Flaubert, stained with blood.

The message is unmistakable: the killer is challenging the police and has decided to turn the city into a vast playground.

As the head of the Criminal Investigation Unit, you oversee the case. Accompanied by your team, you must decipher coded clues, follow literary references, and explore iconic locations. Each step will bring you closer to the truth… but time is running out. Will you be able to solve the riddles and stop the culprit before he strikes again?

Halfway between a police investigation and an urban adventure, this treasure hunt invites you to discover the historic center of Rouen from a fresh perspective. Along the way, you will explore its architectural, cultural, and literary heritage while putting your powers of observation, logic, and deduction to the test.