The Mysteries of Paris Ghost Tours

Les Mystères de Paris offers unique walking tours to explore the “dark side of the city of lights.” We will tell stories of the urban legends, haunted history and underground side of Paris, the things other companies will not dare to explore.

This project takes it’s namesake from a novel published from 1840's by Eugène Sue and was founded by tour guides with over a decade of experience in New York City and inspired by Haunted History Tours in New Orleans.

The Paris Ghost & Legends Tour welcomes those 18 years old and older due to mature content. Minors who are under 18 are must attend the tour with a parent or guardian. If you wish to take the tour as a minor, you must book a private tour.

Schedule

20h00 - gathering begins at O'Sullivans Rebel Bar, tour guide arrives. Early guests are welcome to take a drink if they like.
20h15 - a 15 minute briefing is held in the cave downstairs of the bar to prepare for the tour.
20h30 - the tour departs to the first station on rue Nicolas Flamel, about 10 minutes. Late guests can meet us here since we are across the street.
22h00 - tour ends at the Square of the Innocents.

Tour Highlights

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  Châtelet Tower

  Châtelet Tower was build by Napoleon to replace the ancient Châtelet prison and signified victory. The prison was a major place of torture and interrogation during that time. Ghosts of it’s victims still haunt the square.

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  The Conciergerie

  Where Marie Antoinette was taken for her trial after attempting to escape the Tuileries Palace. Learn about her encounter with the Red Man of the Tuileries and the drastic fates which he bestowed upon the French royals!

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  Notre Dame

  This Gothic Cathedral has it’s mysteries. Learn about the real gypsies, legends of the cursed gates, reliquaries, alchemical and gargoyles.

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  Palais de Justice

  In 1993, the notorious cannibal and “Vampire of Paris”, Mr. K was tried for seven counts of murder. This was also the site of the last public Guillotining in 1939.

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  Pont Neuf

  French for “New Bridge”, this is actually the oldest bridge in Paris. Displaying over 300 masques or faces, you will learn of the Monkey and the Poet, and the Curse of the Knights Templar.

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  St. Jacques

  Where legendary alchemist, Nicolas Flamel, deciphered the philosophers stone and became immortal and wealthy. A character in Harry Potter, The Sourcerers Stone is also based on Nicolas Flamel.

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  Théâtre de la Ville

  The Ghost of Theatre de La Ville has is believed to be the ghost of Gerard du Nerval, the French romantic poet and singer who hung himself in 1855. He is now said to haunt the theatre, harassing the dancers with roses and whispers over their shoulders.