Paris is the City of Light, the city of love, the city of glamour, the city of luxury and fashion... but that's not all! The capital also has another, darker side, tinged with mystery and strangely fascinating. Paris is, in fact, a treasure trove for lovers of dark tourism, a form of tourism focused on the dark side.
To discover Paris at its most intriguing, there's no need to venture far off the beaten track: you just need to be well-informed! We're here to give you all the tips and tricks you need.
Many of Paris's monuments and historic sites invite you to discover the capital's darkest secrets, but a visit to its churches and cemeteries is also enough to give you a strange feeling... Between beliefs and legends, the paranormal and real past events, there's plenty to scare you in Paris!
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 in Paris: 10 scary places to visit
Halloween is approaching and you'd like to discover Paris from the dark side? A visit to the capital's darkest spots is a must this All Saints' Day! [Read more]
Discover Paris' most beautiful churches, treasures to visit
Do you know the most beautiful churches in Paris? The hidden, unusual or exceptional churches? In addition to their many works of art and treasures, some have incredible architecture and unique histories. We take you on a journey through history, architecture and spirituality. [Read more]
The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital
The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere! [Read more]
Friday the 13th: a look back at Parisian beliefs, legends and superstitions
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! [Read more]
Friday the 13th: mysterious places to visit in Paris
How about conquering the most mysterious places in Paris this Friday the 13th? Here's some inspiration for a mystical stroll through the capital. [Read more]
The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital
Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days. [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]
The Paris archaeological crypt under Notre-Dame Cathedral
The archaeological crypt beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame in Paris is a real step back in time. Here's what to expect when you visit. [Read more]
Unusual Paris: the incredible Musée des Moulages at Hôpital Saint-Louis
Want to immerse yourself in unusual Paris? We'd like to introduce you to the incredible and fascinating Musée des Moulages, located in the heart of the Hôpital Saint-Louis. Inside this unique place? A collection of over 4,900 medical waxes tracing the history of dermatological diseases, listed as a Monument Historique in 1992. [Read more]
The scariest Escape Games in Paris
Do you like to be scared? Do you want to have some fun too? The editorial team has the solution, with a guide to the capital's scariest Escape Games, to keep you in the mood for ghosts, vampires and zombies, and to give you a good scare... [Read more]
Discovering the most beautiful cemeteries in Paris
These 8 Parisian cemeteries are 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]
Did you know? 3 unusual anecdotes about the Paris catacombs
The Catacombs of Paris are among the capital's most mysterious places. But how much do you really know about these ancient Parisian quarries? We reveal three unusual anecdotes about the Catacombs of Paris! [Read more]
So, are you ready for the thrill of a visit to these spooky Parisian spots?
