Haunted Abbey in Mortemer

The Abbey of Mortemer in France is considered one of the most haunted sites in the country. Local legend says that the ghost of Mathilde the Empress appears on full moon nights, wearing white clothing that symbolizes either a marriage or a birth, or black if death is near within the year.

Lake Paladur's Eerie Legend

In the village of Ars, Lake Paladur is believed to have been created as divine punishment for a village that refused to offer hospitality to a pilgrim. On full moon nights, the bells of a vanished village are said to ring beneath the lake’s surface.

Paris's Poltergeist Past

The former rue des Noyers in Paris was the site of a mysterious poltergeist incident in the 1860s. Objects like wood and charcoal would appear out of nowhere, breaking windows and injuring people. The street has since been absorbed into the Boulevard Saint-Germain.

Mysterious Hitchhiker in Cerisy Forest

In the forest of Cerisy, a white-clad hitchhiker is said to appear on rainy nights, asking drivers to take her to her mother’s house. Once the intersection is crossed, the passenger disappears, a tale linked to a car accident in 1960.

Forest of the Night

The forest of Coat-an-Noz, known as "forest of the night" in Breton, is haunted by the ghost of the Knight of the Cap. Once a year, he is said to ride a silver horse with a flaming sword, causing destruction. The exact date of his appearance is unknown, making the forest a risky place to visit alone.

Ghost of Alix in Le Cubry

In Le Cubry, the ghost of Alix appears every night at three o'clock by the river. She is said to have died after fleeing her father’s wrath. Women who cross her path may be dragged into the waters where she lost her life.

Lake Sewen's Mysterious Origins

Lake Sewen is believed to have formed when a rich farmer chose to gather hay instead of attending mass. A sudden storm swallowed him, his cart, and his horses. Strange will-o'-the-wisps are said to appear above the lake on summer evenings, possibly the ghost of the farmer.

Mysterious Holes in Loudéac Forest

In the forest of Loudéac, a place called "Gars-fut-tué" is marked by five mysterious holes in the ground. Local belief says they mark the spots where a victim’s head, elbows, and heels were placed after a murder in 1710. Touching the impressions is thought to bring death within a year.

Cursed Rock of Crouzilhac

The rock of Crouzilhac is said to be cursed after a man moved a boundary stone marking the forest. He was condemned to carry the stone until the lord of Mazel allowed him to place it near a stream. His ghost is said to appear every night, scaring hikers who cross the forest after sunset.

Mount Aimé's Witches and History

Mount Aimé is believed to be the kingdom of witches at nightfall, where they gather to celebrate their sabbats among the ruins of an ancient castle. A mysterious White Lady is said to roam the area, and secret tunnels beneath the hill have led to hiker disappearances. In 1239, 183 people accused of heresy were burned alive at the foot of the mountain.