She wears a green turban, peering intently at visitors while they’re in bed and has even appeared in a photograph. The ghosts: With 10 people being murdered in the mansion itself, it’s no surprise there have been so many reported ghost sightings, the most famous of which is Chloe, who had her ear cut off by her lover. The stained-glass front door leads into a grand foyer displaying a huge French crystal chandelier. Francisville, north-west of New Orleans is the mansion of Myrtles Plantation, boarded by a 125-foot veranda.
The Site: Situated in the small town of St. Be sure to visit in daylight as the fort is closed between sunset and sunrise, with locals convinced that anyone who spends the night amongst the ruins will never be seen again. It is possible to hire a guide who can show you around the site and give you the details of its eerie past. And apparently, if anyone attempts to build a roof for the fort, it will collapse.Ĭurrent situation: Bhangarh Fort is now an archaeological site, known as the ‘House of Ghosts’. Another story suggests a local ascetic cursed the fort because its shadow overpowered his property. But not before he cursed the palace, condemning the inhabitants to death, without any hope of rebirth. Legend has it that the enchanted oil he hoped would make her love him turned into a boulder when she threw it away – and it crushed him. The ghosts: A wizard called Singhia and a princess called Ratnavati who spurned his advances. But do not be fooled by the beauty of these ruins as they are ranked as the most haunted fort in India.
The site: The ruins of a fort city built in the 17th century, Bhangarh Fort consists of fort walls, bazars, havelis, royal palaces, and numerous temples, with three grand storeys you can explore.
Guests who are brave enough to stay overnight enjoy rooms lavishly decorated with period furniture. When not startling guests by her appearance she can be heard moaning around the castle.Ĭurrent situation: The château is a popular hotel that hosts special events such as a Christmas market and tastings of the well-regarded wines, produced from its own vineyards. She is often seen in the tower room of the chapel, wearing her green dress, with gaping holes where her eyes and nose should be. The ghosts: The most active is La Dame Verte, (Green Lady), who was apparently the illegitimate child of King Charles VII and was later murdered by her husband in the château in the 15th century after he caught her having an affair. It was a fortress built by the Counts of Anjou in the 11th Century and King Louis XIII dropped by in 1620. The site: Dubbed as the ‘Giant of the Loire Valley’ this is the highest castle in France boasting seven floors, 204 rooms, numerous portrait galleries, and a private opera house which seats 200 people.
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