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In 4th place, it's time for the Castle of Commarque in Eyzies (Dordogne) to show its face
"Certainly, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a region that every thrill-seeker must visit! Just below the top three, the Castle of Commarque is a true medieval gem. A strategic location during the Hundred Years' War, one might expect to hear stories of haunted soldiers along the ramparts, but that's not the case at all! Here, it's a horse that haunts the place. Legend has it that in the Middle Ages, the daughter of the Count of Commarque had a lover who was decapitated. His steed is still searching for his master in the castle ruins. Many visitors claim to hear the horse calling out for its rider, and some even say they've seen it. The adventurers who set out in search of it all met their end on the spot in very strange circumstances..."
Next up is Château de Puymartin in Marquay (Dordogne), ranking 6th
"Château de Puymartin was built in the 13th century, not far from Château de Commarque, and it is also haunted, not by a horse, but by the 'White Lady.' It's obviously not the same one as in Palavas, but the legend will give you chills. It's the ghost of Thérèse de Saint-Clar, who haunts the castle in the evening around midnight, walking on the stairs, in her room, and on the battlements... She was imprisoned for about fifteen years in the north tower of the castle as punishment for deceiving her husband. The door of the tower was walled up, and two bars at her window prevented her from escaping. Her food was brought to her through a small hatch, and she slept on a straw mattress. It sends shivers down your spine, doesn't it?"
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Finally, last but not least: Château de Bonaguil in Saint-Front-sur-Lémance (Lot-et-Garonne)
"Another castle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Château de Bonaguil built in the 12th century is haunted not by one but by several ghosts. A very popular tourist spot, it is also visited by adventurers in search of the paranormal. The ghost of Marguerite de Fumel is among them. Graffiti in an unknown language and ghostly drawings have also been found on the walls. No historian or scientist has been able to decipher them... A team of paranormal research and investigation even conducted a study there, reporting disturbing facts: sensations of pressure on the body, burns, strange noises..."
* This ranking was compiled by aggregating the most mentioned haunted places in the media and their average monthly search volume on Google. A total of 33 places were considered.