The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It is a beacon of light within Paris and a sight many find irresistible to visit and photograph. While the tower may not be the first location in Paris people think of when ghosts come to mind, being a place where large cemeteries like Pere Lachaise and even the notorious catacombs exist, it is claimed to be haunted. The most prevalent ghost […]
Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Filled with incredible sights, picturesque streets and the most delectable foods. The city has also become known for its darker side and the haunted rumors that linger over some of its biggest tourist attractions. The Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower and of course the Paris Catacombs are all claimed to be incredibly haunted. With such infamous and well-known haunts scattered throughout the city, there […]
Deep beneath the romantic streets of Paris lie dark secrets and death. Long abandoned, ancient mining tunnels, stuffed with the skeletal remains of around 6 million dead people span for kilometers under Paris. These ghoulish, bone-ridden tunnels form the Paris Catacombs and allegedly contain the Gates to Hell. The Paris Catacombs came to be after disease and many other misfortunes ravaged 18th century Paris. This inundated the growing city with human corpses. After the cemeteries […]
As wild flames engulf one of the most sacred places in France, onlookers desperately pray that the history and artifacts contained within the Notre Dame Cathedral may be spared. Being one of the quintessential icons of Paris, the Notre Dame Cathedral and its glory will likely be rebuilt after this devastating fire. But what may be lost from this tragedy remains to be seen. Dark stories and legends suggesting the Cathedral may be haunted have […]
The year is 1789. Civil unrest has been brewing in Paris, France for some time. Life has been tough for the common folk. Disease and starvation have taken a toll upon the nation. The frivolous and excessive spending of the country’s royal family has encouraged rage, hate and anger within their own people’s minds. Political leaders have rallied the masses and critical historical events are about to unravel. Furious mobs gather and storm the Palace […]
The Pere Lachaise Cemetery is an expansive burial ground sprawled over central Paris. It is arguably the most visited and famous cemetery in the city. Visitors flock here to see the graves of many important historical figures scattered amongst the estimated 300,000 to 1 million others buried at Pere Lachaise. With so many important and interesting people interred at Pere Lachaise, it makes sense that a few ghost stories have accumulated about the property since […]
The Tuileries Garden is a central and frequently visited park within the heart of Paris, France. It sat in the midst of a turbulent string of historical events that shaped modern-day Paris. Today, it is all that remains of the Tuileries Palace, which once sat proudly on the grounds before burning down into complete destruction in 1871. Darker aspects of the Tuileries’ past speak of supernatural presences within the palace and garden, which begs the question, does […]
Paris is a city of love and light. Though peeling backs its layers of history reveal dark undertones that make it an incredibly haunted city too. Below is a list as to where you can find the most haunted places in Paris, France. No ‘most haunted’ list is ever complete without featuring a local cemetery and it seems fitting to kick off this list with a rather exceptional burial place. The Pere Lachaise Cemetery in […]