According to legend, All Saints' Day is the time of year when the boundary between the world of the living and that of the dead is most blurred. While some people dress up to celebrate Halloween, others pay tribute to their loved ones. Unsurprisingly, it also seems to be a time when many people discover a fascination for anything remotely paranormal.
Why not take the opportunity to delve into the heart of Paris' darkest legends ? There's plenty to quench your thirst for horror in Paris' rich heritage. So for those in search of a thrill, here are a few ideas for Parisian walks that should satisfy your curiosity. Let's set off for a historic rendezvous with some of the capital's darkest and most mysterious monuments! That's right, underneath its museum-city exterior, Paris is also brimming with dark secrets, and is ready to reveal its darker side to you this chilly season.
Paris Paranormal: discover Parisian legends
Sometimes we like to immerse ourselves in supernatural and terrifying legends, and Paris has no shortage of chilling anecdotes! We take you on a tour of 3 legends and paranormal stories from the capital. [Read more]
Halloween 2024: visit a spooky haunted garden in Meaux (77)
From October 19 to November 3, 2024, Meaux's Bossuet garden will be decked out in Halloween colors: are you ready to be shivered? [Read more]
Halloween 2024: theatrical nocturnal tour and spooky banquet at Royaumont Abbey (95)
For Halloween and the All Saints' Day vacations, Royaumont Abbey is letting out the ghosts that haunt the site for storytelling and theatrical tours that will thrill the whole family! [Read more]
Halloween 2024: the Rodin Museum welcomes you to hell with its mysterious evening
A mysterious shadow takes over the Rodin Museum this Halloween evening in Paris. We look forward to seeing you on October 31, 2024 for this original nocturne, where you'll enjoy a host of entertainment based around the famous Les Portes de l'Enfer. [Read more]
Halloween and All Saints' Day vacation 2024: the Château de Dampierre dons its Halloween colors
This autumn, it's not just the leaves on the trees that are changing color: the Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is also getting its Halloween colors back, from October 19 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Halloween and All Saints' Day vacation 2024 at Château de Chantilly: chills for young and old alike
Château de Chantilly is celebrating the All Saints' vacation, from October 18 to November 3, 2024, with a special Halloween program. Located just 45 minutes from Paris, this event features nighttime torchlight tours, creative workshops for children, gourmet tastings and fascinating exhibitions. A unique opportunity to discover the château from a mysterious and festive angle! [Read more]
The Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, the monument erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
The Chapelle Expiatoire is one of Paris's hidden monuments. Erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, this historic site is well worth a visit! [Read more]
On the trail of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers
Follow in the footsteps of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers, in our company. From Landru to Guy Georges, the "killer of Eastern Paris", not forgetting Doctor Petiot and the Cabard and Miquelon duo, discover the dark side of the capital over the centuries and along the streets. [Read more]
Halloween 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: great ideas for outings and crazy parties
How about Halloween in Paris? For this 2024 edition, Sortiraparis.com has put together a selection of activities to mark the occasion. And don't forget, Halloween isn't just celebrated on the evening of October 31. Numerous parks and venues offer a wide range of activities throughout the month of October and early November, so make the most of it. [Read more]