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\n\tThis fall<\/strong><\/span>, you may catch a chill as the temperatures drop\u2026 or maybe the chill you\u2019re catching is from something a bit more supernatural. No tour of a new place is complete without visiting some of the places that define the history of the city<\/a>, but as you visit these historical<\/strong><\/span> places, you may find yourself in the company of other visitors\u2026 from the afterlife! If you\u2019re in the mood this Halloween<\/strong> <\/span>season to have a really spooky experience, read on to discover some of the most infamous and reportedly haunted<\/strong><\/span> locations in our four destinations: New York<\/strong><\/span>, Paris<\/strong><\/span>, London<\/strong><\/span> and the South of France<\/strong><\/span>. Too scared to mingle with some locals from beyond the grave? You can always rent a furnished apartment<\/strong><\/span> from New York Habitat<\/a> and live<\/em> like a local. We can guarantee our hosts are not ghosts!<\/p>\n Haunted houses in the heart of NYC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n New York City<\/strong><\/span> is often summarized as \u201cbright lights, big city,\u201d but when the lights turn off in some of New York\u2019s historic buildings, things can start to go bump in the night. Aside from getting an immersive history lesson, you can visit a handful of those locations to see if any of New York\u2019s historical figures are around to send a shiver down your spine<\/a>:<\/p>\n After a long and spooky day of ghost-hunting in New York, you can retire behind the comforting brick walls<\/strong><\/span> of this 1-bedroom furnished apartment in Chelsea<\/a>! The apartment creates a sense of tranquility thanks to its large windows in the living room that look out onto the garden<\/strong><\/span>, as well as the exposed brick<\/strong> <\/span>walls that are painted a lovely spring green. The space is decorated with antique<\/strong><\/span> and classic style furniture that will delight history lovers, but still keeps things modern and fresh thanks to the updated industrial kitchen, stylish stone-tiled bathroom and modern amenities like laundry facilities<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n You can get comfortable around the decorative fireplace<\/strong><\/span>, or get cozy in the handsome double-sized bed with a good ghost story (maybe you\u2019ll find one or two on the living room\u2019s bookshelves<\/strong><\/span>!). And never fear, because while this apartment is close to attractions like the Hotel Chelsea (and more modern ones like the High Line<\/a>), there are no ghouls or ghosts to be found in this warm and welcoming apartment.<\/p>\n Phantoms from Paris\u2019s past<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If there was ever a city that had a spooky history<\/a>, it\u2019s Paris<\/strong><\/span>. The city\u2019s gothic architecture and macabre history of executions and unrest has certainly left some disquieted spirits in its wake. If you\u2019re planning a tour of haunted Paris, make your first stop at the world-famous Paris Catacombs<\/strong><\/span>. This location is eerie enough on its own as a mass burial site of the bones of millions of former Parisians, but the local legends\u2014including reports of disembodied voices and footsteps and the claim that some people have disappeared in the catacombs<\/a> and never been found\u2014will surely make the hairs on your neck stand up.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d rather get your fix of haunts from a traditional cemetery, head to P\u00e8re Lachaise Cemetery<\/strong><\/span> in the 20th Arrondissement. The burial ground<\/a> serves as the final resting place of over 1 million people, including some famous folks like \u00c9dith Piaf<\/strong><\/span>, Jim Morrison<\/strong><\/span>, Oscar Wilde<\/strong><\/span> and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin<\/strong><\/span>. Visitors to the cemetery have claimed to see spectral figures, strange lights, and felt their clothing being tugged. Some have even claimed to see the spirits of Jim Morrison or writer Marcel Proust<\/strong><\/span> hanging out near their graves!<\/p>\n If haunted bridges are more interesting to you, check out the Pont Marie<\/strong><\/span>. This bridge over the Seine<\/a> is said to be haunted by the cries or apparition of a weeping female ghost who died waiting for her lover to meet her on the bridge<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n For the truly brave, you can also visit some of the most gruesome sites from the French Revolution<\/strong><\/span>, including Parc Montsouris<\/strong><\/span> and the Place de la Concorde<\/strong><\/span>. The former was allegedly used as a testing site for the guillotine in the 18th century, and because of that, visitors to the otherwise tranquil and family-friendly Paris park<\/a> have reported seeing headless ghosts wandering around the green spaces<\/strong><\/span> and among the trees. As for the Place de la Concorde, did you know it was once called the \u201cPlace de la R\u00e9volution?\u201d The plaza used to serve as a public execution site, and is where Marie Antoinette<\/strong><\/span> and Louis XVI<\/strong><\/span> met their fates. You may not see many spirits here, but the bloody history and the dungeons of La Conciergerie<\/strong><\/span>, where the accused awaited their executions, will definitely leave you with the creeps (if you can see past the beauty of the area<\/a>)!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t lose your head when you see this elegant 4-bedroom vacation rental in Trocad\u00e9ro, Paris<\/a>! You\u2019ll enjoy some respite from the gloomy side of Paris thanks to this apartment\u2019s high ceilings<\/strong><\/span>, parquet wood floors, light-filled windows and decorative French molding. Classic and tasteful furniture keeps the environment light and welcoming, and the full kitchen<\/strong><\/span> has huge wrap-around counters for preparing a tasty dinner! The apartment, which sleeps 8 and has 3 bathrooms<\/strong><\/span>, is also located in an updated pre-war building that has an elevator<\/strong><\/span>, concierge and intercom security system<\/strong><\/span>, ensuring that no uninvited guests (living or dead) make their way inside. Relax and enjoy your vacation as you swap paranormal stories in the open living room, and enjoy easy access to neighborhood attractions like the Arc de Triomphe<\/strong><\/span> and the haunted locations on this list.<\/p>\n Spirits lurk in the stone halls of London\u2019s castles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n London<\/strong><\/span> certainly doesn\u2019t shy away from its creepy past\u2014whole attractions are devoted to retelling some of London\u2019s most chilling moments<\/a> in history. At the top of the list is the Tower of London<\/strong><\/span>, which, despite its gruesome past, is one of London\u2019s must-see attractions<\/a>. The Tower was formerly used as a prison and was the site where Henry VIII<\/strong><\/span>\u2019s second and most famous wife Anne Boleyn<\/strong> <\/span>was beheaded. The notorious tower is famous for its ghost sightings, including the headless spirit of Anne Boleyn (who reportedly wanders the White Tower carrying her head) and the restless spirits of the two young princes who were murdered there by Richard, Duke of Gloucester.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re hoping to catch a glimpse of ghostly royalty, Hampton Court Palace<\/strong><\/span> is another must-visit. Two more of Henry VIII\u2019s wives, Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard, are said to haunt the tower. Catherine\u2019s screams are supposedly heard in the gallery!<\/p>\n A few more of London\u2019s local ghosts can be encountered at Covent Garden tube station<\/strong><\/span>, where the ghost of actor William Terriss is occasionally spotted waiting for a train that never comes, and at The Flask<\/strong><\/span>, a pub in Highgate<\/strong><\/span>. The Flask has not one, not two, but three famous ghosts including a barmaid, cavalier, and monk who occasionally show up to observe the rabble.<\/p>\n Despite all the well-documented hauntings at the above London<\/strong><\/span> locations, we\u2019ve saved the best for last. First, there\u2019s 50 Berkeley Square<\/strong><\/span>, a townhouse in Mayfair<\/strong><\/span> that is reportedly one of the most haunted buildings in London. Though ghost sightings haven\u2019t been reported in years, the employees of Maggs Bros. Book Dealers, which occupies the ground floor, have reported hearing noises from the upper floors, which are unoccupied and off-limits for use.<\/p>\n This townhouse isn\u2019t the only local legend. The historic Highgate Cemetery<\/strong><\/span>, located in the London neighborhood of Highgate<\/a>, is considered one of the most haunted places in the world! This is due in part to a rash of sightings of the \u201cHighgate Vampire\u201d in the 1970s, a tall, shadowy figure with red eyes. Also spotted within the cemetery are apparitions<\/strong><\/span> of a ghostly bicyclist and a hysterical young woman with a baby. If you\u2019re not too frightened of a potential ghost sighting, the cemetery is worth a visit any day; the historic graves among the tall trees and shrubbery make this cemetery as picturesque as it is chilling (and it\u2019s a nature reserve<\/strong><\/span> too!).<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss the chance to complement your exploration of haunted London in this 1-bedroom Notting Hill vacation rental<\/a>. If you have a penchant for classic London style, this apartment is perfect for you. With its timeless modern furnishings, elegant hardwood floors and serene decorating scheme, it will put you at ease if you\u2019re still on edge from a brush with a ghost! Glass shelving, a glass-topped dining table and the glass shower in the contemporary bathroom<\/strong> <\/span>to go along with the large windows<\/strong><\/span> mean this apartment is totally airy and full of light\u2014no creepy dark corners here! You\u2019ll also get plenty of rest in the full-sized bedroom. Enjoy living like a local near Portobello Road Market<\/strong><\/span> where you can pick up a few quirky souvenirs or perhaps some artisan Halloween crafts.<\/p>\n The souls of the South of France<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Despite being so steeped in history and gorgeous ruins, the South of France<\/strong><\/span> seems to be a mostly peaceful place in terms of paranormal<\/strong><\/span> activity. Perhaps it\u2019s because the region is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world<\/a>, so there\u2019s no time to be a gloomy spirit! However, there are still a few spooky and breathtaking places to visit if you\u2019re looking for a scare. Possibly one of the most famous ghost stories in France<\/strong><\/span>, the legend of La Dame Blanche<\/strong><\/span> (The White Lady) can be explored in the Dordogne<\/strong><\/span> Valley in southwest France. La Dame is said to be the ghost of Th\u00e9r\u00e8se de Saint-Clar, who was imprisoned in Ch\u00e2teau de Puymartin<\/strong><\/span> for 15 years until she eventually died. Legend has it that her spirit may ask you for a ride, get into your car and then vanish with a scream. Visit the chateau and see if you can catch a glimpse of her! The area is just about 3 hours north of Toulouse<\/strong><\/span> by car.<\/p>\n For another chill, you can visit Gr\u00e9oux-les-Bains<\/strong><\/span>, a mountaintop fortress in Provence<\/strong><\/span>. The village is picturesque enough for any visit by day, but at night, villagers claim to hear disembodied whispers and see strange shadows among the walls of the fortress. And as a last stop, don\u2019t miss the village of Opp\u00e8de-le-Vieux<\/strong><\/span> in Luberon<\/strong><\/span>. Though not purportedly haunted (as far as we know), the village was once a ghost town after centuries of bloody conflict left it abandoned. The ruins<\/strong> <\/span>of castles<\/strong><\/span> and older stone structures may send a shiver down your spine, even if a few friendly locals are now out and about!<\/p>\n Fortunately for travelers, Provence<\/strong><\/span> is an easy place to find a warm and welcoming accommodation, and this 2-bedroom furnished apartment in Puyloubier<\/a> is no exception! The two bedroom duplex ![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/haunted-locations-four-destinations-The-Dakota-New-York.jpg\")
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