Château de Rothschild
A castle on the outskirts of Paris, it's a dream come true... Wait until you see the abandoned Rothschild castle in Boulogne: spiderwebs, risks of collapse, overgrown plants, crumbling roof... It's far from luxurious. Ever since this beautiful Louis XIV-style mansion was abandoned by the wealthy family during World War II and then bought by a Saudi Arabian a few years ago, urban adventurers have been venturing inside. Thanks to them, we discover a hidden gem that has been overlooked, perhaps soon to be renovated?
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Unofficial Catacombs
In addition to the catacombs crowded with tourists and curious individuals, there are the "shadow" catacombs. The unofficial ones, right beneath our feet, explored by a nocturnal people who aren't easily scared (not even by the cold). Once you find yourself trapped in these hidden underground passageways, be careful not to get lost: rooms, graffiti, incredibly narrow tunnels, encounters that are a bit bizarre... well, it's something you'd rather see than talk about.
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Bunker under Gare de l'Est
Mind-blowing! Underneath the thousands of travelers rushing to catch their trains at Gare de l'Est, there is a bunker dating back to World War II. Still owned by SNCF, this 120-square-meter shelter was used during bombings and is still in great condition. It's an incredible and surprising blast from the past.
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Prison de la Santé
Not really abandoned but currently closed for renovations. By the way, prisoners or visitors, you will never see the Prison de la Santé the same way again because a brand new version will be unveiled in 2019. Inaugurated in August 1867, it has seen some famous faces pass through its doors: Apollinaire, Mesrine, Seth Gueko, and even Bernard Tapie in its VIP cell. Without being a criminal (or a leper in the 12th century), you can enter the grounds of the last Parisian prison thanks to Neverends and the heritage days.
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The Parisian Chernobyl, the Vaujours fort
Vaujours, that's the slightly sketchy name of this former military zone near Paris. Why is it called the French Chernobyl? Simply because from 1951 to 1997, they developed atomic bomb detonators there. Wow!
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The Mausoleum
Near Porte de La Villette, not far from the ring road, there is a huge former supermarket, now converted into a real underground exhibition hall for graffiti artists of all kinds. We won't tell you how to get in, but the answer lies in the book of those who have dared to venture inside.covered this graffiti temple, Lek and Sowat. It's forbidden, of course, but that's what makes this place so attractive. There, each room is transformed with perspectives, anamorphoses, and lettering. In this expanding and increasingly trendy neighborhood, the Mausoleum remains a witness to a time when it wasn't safe to walk there after 11pm. Times have changed, but the journey is worth it, for the symbolism of the place but also for the magnificent artworks that can be seen, despite all efforts to hide them from the world. L'abattoir de la Nausée has almost become a passage site, with hardly any objects related to its original function remaining. It has been taken over by paintball and graffiti enthusiasts, but also by numerous photographers, due to its structure and beautiful lighting.The immense glass windows give it a special atmosphere. If you're okay with walking around in a former slaughterhouse and seeing it as a place that's a bit out of time and the world, then head to Nozay in the 91 region. At night, it can be really scary... And it's not the most well-connected place in the world.
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Le Fort de Buc
This abandoned military fort is a popular place for free party organizers, but it is also a bucolic place surrounded by a large forest. You can enter it easily, but be careful of the authorities who have recognized its potential. Whether you want to have a picnic in the forest or attend a secret rave in its enormous alcoves, Le Fort de Buc is one of those charming and forgotten places that no longer exude any gloominess, but instead, radiate a rare and privileged beauty. Take a visit, we promise it's worth it.
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Ghost metro stations
Did you think you knew everything about the Paris metro and knew all the stations like the back of your hand? But did you know that there are closed stations underground? Sometimes they are places of debauchery, sometimes locations for filming (Porte des Lilas) or others, we love it!
