France
- Château de Brissac: The story says that Jacques de Breze caught his wife, Charlotte, with another person. In a fit of rage, de Breze murdered them both. Tourists have reported a sense of an eerie feeling and slight touches. Reports of ghostly sightings abound and wailing throughout the halls.
- Château de Trécesson: There are various legends attached to the castle. The most known is that of the White lady, but there are also those of the Headless curate, the phantom card players and the Manoir du Pied d'Ânon .
- Château de Versailles: Once home to the French royal family between 1682 and 1789, a few tourists and employees have reported seeing people in 18th century clothing. There have been reports of numerous sightings of the beheaded Queen, Marie Antoinette. Claims of orbs and ghostly presences seen in tourists' photos have been made and descriptions of being touched by ghosts are often recounted. Some have reported supernatural experiences throughout the gardens, different landscape than what people would see today.
- Mont Saint-Michel: Ghostly sightings of monks wandering the area have been reported.
- Paris: The Catacombs of Paris are said to be haunted by strange orbs, and standing human figures from different centuries. Reports of voices being heard throughout the walls, the feeling of a presence or a touch by someone not there also have been made.
- Père Lachaise Cemetery: The largest cemetery in Paris, France; it is the most visited cemetery in the world and is said to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in Europe. Some people have experienced overwhelming shivers and sense of unease, although some have experienced calmness. Claims have been made of photos from visitors and investigators revealing orbs and ghostly apparitions, and EVPs being recorded throughout the cemetery.
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