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 the thirst of the inquisitive and the curious for horror in Paris' rich heritage. Here are some 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.
A little tour of the Montparnasse Cemetery
The Montparnasse cemetery is the final resting place of many famous personalities, and a stroll through it is a free and instructive pleasure. [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]
Three Parisian paranormal 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 2023: a cooking workshop and treasure hunt at the medieval town of Provins
For Halloween 2023, the medieval town of Provins is offering a number of activities for children and families, from 2 years upwards. On the program: a cooking workshop and a treasure hunt, to soak up the atmosphere of a medieval fortress. [Read more]
Halloween 2023 in Paris: a hellish evening at the Rodin Museum
A mysterious shadow takes over the Rodin Museum this Halloween evening in Paris. We look forward to seeing you on October 31, 2023 for this original nocturne, where you'll discover Les Portes de l'Enfer from a different angle, as well as a spooky tour specially designed for the occasion. [Read more]
Halloween and All Saints' Day vacation 2023: 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 21 to November 5, 2023. [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]
Stroll in the Cemetery of Montmartre
The Montmartre Cemetery is the last resting place of François Truffaut, Jeanne Moreau, Michel Berger, France Gall, Dalida or Emile Zola. It's a refreshing and unmissable visit in the Montmartre district. [Read more]
Picpus Cemetery, a secret historic site in Paris
The Picpus cemetery in Paris is a little-known site that nevertheless represents an important part of the capital's history. Listed as a historical monument, it contains the bodies of those guillotined during the Great Terror. [Read more]
Halloween in Paris and Ile-de-France: the 2023 program of parties, outings and crazy events
Would you like to celebrate Halloween in Paris? For this 2023 edition, Sortiraparis has put together a selection of activities to celebrate the occasion. And don't forget, Halloween isn't just celebrated on the evening of October 31. There are plenty of parks and other venues offering activities throughout the month, so make the most of it. [Read more]
Halloween in Paris and Ile-de-France: the 2023 program of parties, outings and crazy events
