Paris, between Crimes and Mysteries

Highlights

• Discover the legends of Paris.
• Dive into a hidden Paris where crime and occult practices intertwine.
• Explore the darkest secrets of Paris.

Description

Dive into a hidden Paris, far from the usual postcards, where crime, conspiracies, and occult practices intertwine. Behind the City of Light emerges a darker capital, shaped by Templars, alchemists, witches, and infamous criminals who left their mark on its history.

The tour begins near the statue of Henry IV before leading you into the “belly” of Paris — a hotspot of shady dealings, lingering superstitions, and esoteric experiments. Then, you’ll wander through the narrow streets of the Île de la Cité, longtime stronghold of the 36 quai des Orfèvres and backdrop to the tales that built the city’s dark legend.

Throughout the journey, your guide revisits major criminal cases, from the reign of Philip the Fair to the most notorious fugitives of the 21st century — Lacenaire, Cartouche, Mesrine, and other lesser-known yet influential figures.

Between cursed sites, hidden symbols, alchemy, and true crime stories, let yourself be drawn into a narrative where every stone seems to hide a secret.
The tour ends before the Médicis Column, a mysterious astrological relic steeped in prophecy — the final witness to Paris’s shadowy side.