Paris, between Crimes and Mysteries｜France

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.