Friday the 13th: a look back at Parisian beliefs, legends and superstitions

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on September 12, 2024 at 09:15 a.m.
Every Friday the 13th, a mystical aura seems to envelop Paris. A day of good luck for some, synonymous with bad luck for others, this key date reminds us all of our own superstitions. For the occasion, we invite you to delve into the heart of Parisian folklore and beliefs!

For many, Friday the 13th is a key date. And with good reason, this day is shrouded in superstitions that are sometimes contradictory. A bad omen for some, a lucky day for others, everyone sees their own signs. But we're not here to settle the question! Whether Friday the 13th is good, bad or just another day is a matter of personal perception. On the other hand, we can agree on one thing: this date very often brings us back to the supernatural beliefs and legends that have lulled us to sleep.

And it has to be said that, in this respect, Paris has a lot to offer. Between lucky places, popular beliefs and urban legends, the capital reveals itself to us in a mysterious light. Why not take advantage of this Friday the 13th to discover the most mystical places in the City of Light?

First things first:

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