Since its first season aired on Netflix in 2022, the series Mercredi (or Wednesday in VO) has established itself as a cult favorite. The premise? Plunge us into the world of the Addams Family, using the codes of a teen movie, in a macabre and fantastic atmosphere. Directed by Tim Burton, the series revolves around the character of Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, and takes us to the heart ofNevermore Academy, a private school populated by students with extraordinary gifts.
In 2025, the series returns for a second season, inviting us once again to immerse ourselves in this mysterious world with its dark humor, as we follow Mercredi's adventures. Are you a fan of the series? If so, we'd like to take your immersion even further, by inviting you to discover places in Paris and the Île-de-France region that could have served as filming locations for the series. FromGothic architectural treasures to forgotten ruins and mysterious underground passages, here are some ideas for places to visit that will make you feel like you're in the world of Mercredi.
Ruins to explore in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, relic sites to discover
It's possible to visit ruins in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! Remains of medieval castles, relics of an ancient city and other curiosities await you in the four corners of the Paris region. Here's where to find these fascinating places almost swept away by time, where nature has reclaimed its rights. [Read more]
Crypts open to the public in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: secret tours to discover
Paris may be an open-air museum, but the underground heritage of the Paris region is also fascinating. We take you on a tour of crypts in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, some of which are open to the public for special visits. Under the cobblestones... history! [Read more]
Gothic monuments to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
From Notre-Dame de Paris to Saint-Denis Basilica, Meaux Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, the Île-de-France region is the cradle of Gothic architecture. From world-famous masterpieces to the more discreet treasures nestled in the departments of Ile-de-France, discover a selection of monuments to visit and immerse yourself in the medieval art that shaped the region. [Read more]
Les souterrains de Provins: discovering medieval cellars
Want to explore the underbelly of a medieval city? In Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an unusual visit awaits you. Beneath the ramparts and houses of yesteryear, an underground network steeped in history invites you on an architectural, mysterious and historic adventure. [Read more]
The cellars of Pontoise (95): plunge into the city's mysterious underground world
Beneath the medieval streets of Pontoise, in the Val d'Oise, lies an astonishing treasure: medieval cellars that bear witness to the town's past. An unusual, original and little-known tour of the Île-de-France region awaits you, upon reservation. Find out more about Les caves de Pontoise, an astonishing place within easy reach of the Navigo transport network! [Read more]
Discovering the most beautiful cemeteries in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Parisian cemeteries are well worth a visit, with their meditative atmosphere and history of the capital. [Read more]
Unusual anecdotes about Parisian tombs and cemeteries
Paris is a city steeped in history, and its cemeteries are also filled with fascinating legends. We take you on a journey to discover the unusual anecdotes associated with Parisian tombs. [Read more]
Horror escape games in Paris and Ile-de-France: discover our selection
Do you like escape games? Do you like horror? Why not combine your two passions by booking a session in one of the capital's or the region's escape games... And if you're not quite sure where to turn, our editors have put together a selection of the capital's scariest escape games, to keep you in the mood for ghosts, vampires and zombies, and give you a real scare... Ready to take up the challenge? [Read more]
10 itinerant hikes for a weekend of adventure in the Paris region
Set off on an adventure, without even leaving the Ile de France: that's the promise of these two- or three-day itinerant hikes (or more, if you're so inclined). [Read more]
Where to walk in Paris and Ile-de-France? The best hikes for a change of scenery
Feel like going for a hike or a walk just with your Navigo pass? There is no lack of long walks in the capital or in the vast Ile-de-France region, here is a selection of our favorites! [Read more]
