Highlights
- Explore Paris’s dark secrets, crimes and mysterious legends
- Discover Templars, alchemists, witches and notorious criminals
- See the City of Light from a darker and unexpected perspective
Description
Forget postcard-perfect Paris and discover its darker side. Crimes, conspiracies, black magic, urban legends and mysterious cases: behind the City of Light lies another story, far more secretive…
Your journey begins near the statue of Henri IV before taking you into neighbourhoods steeped in criminal history, superstition and occult practices. Then, head into the narrow streets of Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Parisian justice and the setting for countless cases that helped shape the capital’s darker legends.
As the tour unfolds, your guide takes you through centuries of fascinating stories, from the reign of Philip the Fair to the most wanted criminals of modern times. Along the way, you’ll encounter figures such as Lacenaire, Cartouche and Mesrine, as well as lesser-known characters who nevertheless left their mark on the history of Paris.
Templars, alchemists, witches, cursed places and notorious crimes: each stop reveals another side of mysterious Paris. Through surprising anecdotes and fascinating stories, discover a city you may never see in quite the same way again.
The tour ends in front of the mysterious Medici Column, a striking landmark surrounded by legends and intrigue, bringing this journey into the darkest side of Paris to a close.
Includes
Guided tour
Entry ticket (tour)
Excludes
Personal expenses
Transfers
Tips
Important Information
- Meeting Point: Pont Neuf, by the equestrian statue of Henri IV (75001 Paris)
- Attention, please: For visits between May 11 and June 5 and then between June 29 and July 13, the meeting point will exceptionally be at Place Dauphine
- Latecomers cannot be compensated with a refund or rescheduled tour
- For security or technical reasons, the tour itinerary can be modified on the day of the tour. In these circumstances refunds are not available
- Recommended for ages 8 and up
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
