Phantoms and Legends of Paris
Every city has more than one face, and we have beautiful places, monuments, and famous buildings, and there is a secret side. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the dark secrets of Paris? Stroll the cobblestone streets and alleys in the shadow of night. You will be led by a local professional bringing some ghost stories and tales to life. Learn the bloody side of France’s history. What terrible things happened in the past? What is the spookiest place in the city? Discover foreboding, less-traveled routes. What mysterious creatures can be seen in the darkness? This tour is especially recommended during the Halloween period. The atmosphere in every corner is unique.
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Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf’s new bridge, designed by Baptiste du Cerceau and Pierre des Illes is the oldest existing bridge on River Seine in Paris. It has been listed since 1889 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
This famous Catholic cathedral is a symbolic heart of the city considered as the finest masterpiece of French Gothic architecture on the Île de la Cité.
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Latin Quarter
It’s an area on the left bank of the Seine in the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris famously known for its lively atmosphere. It is home to many higher learning institutions and rich student life.
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Place de la Bastille
The bastille was built during the reign of King Charles V between 1370 and 1383 as a defense and was in 17th century converted to a prison. The square is a major tourist attraction and it remains famous because of the remains of the Bastille prison.
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Tomb of Jim Morrison
The grave of Jim Morrison is one of the most visited gravesites in the world, located at Pere Lachaise cemetery. Although there are other gravesites, Morrison’s grave has a story behind its enigmatic Greek inscription: a tale of fathers, sons, and personal demons.