August 14, 2025 - There are numerous reportedly haunted locations in France. This list alphabetizes by region (including overseas regions and collectivities) these places and then alphabetically within each region (including overseas regions and collectivities). Lake Pavin: Situated near the mountain town of ...

In a few years, this elegant residence in the south of the Vienne has acquired the reputation of "the most haunted castle in France", receiving countless mediums, ghost hunters and other film crews. Here time does not count, it was frozen centuries ago. People come from all over France and even from abroad to spend the night in the little girl's room, the bailiff's room or the portrait's room, in the hope of making contact with the deceased.

October 23, 2024 - The Abbaye de Mortemer in Normandy is reputed to be one of France’s most haunted places, and is allegedly stalked by several French ghosts.

1 month ago - The Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of France’s top tourist attractions, as well as the alleged home of countless ghosts. The Cathedral’s haunting ambiance is heightened by the stone faces carved into its walls, and the grotesque gargoyles ...

If you fancy seeing if you can snag a supernatural sighting yourself during your villa holiday in France, head to one of these spooky settings that make up our list of the top ten most haunted places in France!

October 31, 2024 - Normandy, known for its wartime history, adds an extra layer of mystery to this haunted castle with its misty cliffs and dark, restless seas. ... Known as the “Giant of the Loire Valley” for its towering structure, Château de Brissac has earned ...

February 22, 2018 - Haunted France: With Vanessa Michel. French Paranormal Researcher, Vanessa Michel, delves into the history and investigates some of the most haunted locations of France.

September 18, 2025 - Dating back to the 1300s, the castle has seen its fair share of war and tumult, so it’s no surprise it’s said to be haunted. From ghosts wandering around the grounds to eerie sounds coming from the chapel, the owners, Véronique and François Geffroy, have embraced the paranormal and invited others to come and see for themselves.

French Paranormal Researcher, Vanessa Michel, explores the myths, legends and hauntings surrounding the most iconic locations in France.

October 21, 2022 - Although it is a bit away from central Paris, this is by far my favorite "haunted" spot of the capital. With its 70 or so funeral monuments, this could easily be one of the more scary places in Paris. But that's not all. In addition to all the monuments and statues, the basilica also contains the tombs of 43 kings, 32 queens, and 10 servants. Saint-Denis is known as the cemetery of kings, because many of France's greatest monarchs – from Dagobert to François I to Louis XIV – are buried here (or at least part of them are – many graves were raided during the French Revolution and the remains thrown into mass graves, but when the monarchy was briefly restored, efforts were made to gather the remnants and re-bury them here).

French Paranormal Researcher, Vanessa Michel, explores the myths, legends and hauntings surrounding the most iconic locations in France.

February 9, 2017 - Château de Brissac The Château de Brissac is the highest castle in France, among the most beautiful in the Loire Valley, and one of the most haunted sites in the country. Ghost hunters and tourists are drawn by tales of midnight wailing, eerie ...

January 20, 2026 - My Haunting in Carcassonne France. Read on for my ghostly encounters in Carcassonne France during my 2-month European Travels.

February 8, 2026 - The Unholy Trinity:We profile France's three definitive haunts: Château de Fougeret for active paranormal investigations, the Catacombs of Paris for oppressive subterranean atmosphere, and Château de Brissac for its famous Green Lady apparition.

April 23, 2024 - The Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, renowned for its historic significance and famous inhabitants like Jim Morrison and Marcel Proust, has long been shrouded in mystery and ghostly tales and thought to be one of the most haunted places ...

September 1, 2022 - From crimes of passion to curses and even a ghoulish horse, see what haunts the halls of these storied Châteaux. Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful history of revolution, religious conflicts, and wars that lasted up to a hundred years, so is it any wonder that there are more than a couple of ghosts lurking in these turreted towers?

January 3, 2024 - Nestled in the heart of Dordogne, not far from the spectacular medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, this stunning castle dates back to the 13th century, and its magnitude and sheer beauty wouldn’t look out of place in a book of fairy tales. But appearances are often deceptive, as this majestic stronghold is frequently described as the most haunted castle in France.