5 Most Haunted Places in Paris, Would You Dare to Visit?

Only a few things in this world are as spooky as a catacomb full of skulls and remains of humans, and there's one in Paris. Twenty meters underneath the City of Love, there's a huge, 320 km long of maze filled with the remains of millions of Parisians. These huge catacombs were built in the late eighteenth century, when the city was running out of space in its cemeteries.

There were many stories of brave people who entered the catacombs and never came back. Some visitors said that they experienced various strange phenomena, such as hearing mysterious whispers. If you like visiting spooky places, the Catacombs of Paris should be on top of your list.

On the northeast side of Paris lies the famous Pere Lachaise Cemetery. This cemetery isn't like any other in this world. It's the largest cemetery in Paris and there are many famous people buried here, such as Oscar Wilde, Marcel Marceau, and Jim Morrison. Many people come here to pay tributes to their idols, or just looking at the unique and historic monuments all around the cemetery.

But Pere Lachaise Cemetery is still a cemetery, a good place for ghost stories. Some people claim they saw Jim Morrison's spirit wandering around the cemetery at night. Some even claim to captured his ghost on their camera. Some say that the ghost of the famous French novelist Marcel Proust rise from his grave every night, trying to find his male lover. Whether you love mystery or not, visiting the Pere Lachaise Cemetery is still worth it if you are in Paris.

Have you ever heard the tales of "The Phantom of the Opera"? The famous horror novel by Gaston Leroux is actually inspired by the story of the ghost that haunts Palais Garnier.

Palais Garnier is a beautiful historic Opera House, built in 1861. Designed by Charles Garnier, it is famous for its grand design, with marble, gold, and a big staircase. However, there are many tragic incidents that have happened here that have led to the spread of the rumors surrounding the opera house.

One of the famous incidents took place in 1873, when fire burned down the original building. The incident tragically killed a ballerina and disfigured her fiancée who was the pianist. Legend said that he then live in the labyrinth underneath the building and his ghost is still haunting Palais Garnier to this day.

You may be surprised to hear that the famous Notre Dame, or Paris Cathedral, is rumored to be haunted. Built in the 12th century, the Notre Dame is one of the most popular places to visit in Paris. Its long history and beautiful design make it a really exciting place to explore. However, one thing that makes it even more interesting, especially for those who love mystery, is its dark stories that have been around for a long time.

When you first arrive at the cathedral, you will find yourself standing in front of a magnificent door that will leave you in awe. But do you know, there's a much darker legend about the door? The story said that a famous ironworker, Biscornet, was ordered to make the door for the new cathedral in 1345. When the door was finished, there was one problem: they couldn't open it no matter what they did. They went to Biscornet's house only to find him hanged. They find a note from him asking them to spray holy water on the door so they can open it. After they did what Biscornet said, the door could be opened without a problem. Legend said that he sold his soul to the devil just so he could finish the job in time.

That's not the only mysterious tale you can find at Notre Dame. There's a famous story of the ghost of two unknown women. Some people claim that they saw their ghosts walking across the roof of the cathedral, between its famous stone gargoyles, and then they disappeared. Rumor say that they might be the spirit of women who took their live by jumping from cathedral's roof.

Some say the Palace of Versailles is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. The palace was built in the 17th century as the main residence for the French royal family. While its beautiful interior and gardens has captivated my visitors, they also hides a much darker story behind them.

Some visitors say that they have experienced various strange phenomena here. Some say they hear mysterious voices and footsteps. Some even claim to see the ghost of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette roaming around the palace and garden.

But there's one famous story about the Palace of Versailles from Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, who visited the palace in August 1901. The two women got lost when they explored the large and beautiful palace garden. Suddenly, they found themselves surrounded by strange people wearing old-fashioned clothing and small buildings right after they crossed the bridge. It's like they are traveling to another dimension. While they are in confusion, a footman comes to them and tells them that they went the wrong way. The man pointed them in a direction and when they followed it, everything returned to normal.