7. Mont Saint Michel in France
Mont Saint Michel was built in the 8th century on an island off the coast of Normandy. The picturesque place is one of the most beautiful castles in Europe and a symbol of France. The building itself is a great architectural masterpiece.
However, an abbey of this age definitely holds some dark secrets. The castle is not just a popular destination for pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela, its also a popular spot for “ghost hunters” who travel from the remotest parts of the world just to take a look at some of its non-living residents.
It is reported that during the Hundred Years War, Captain Louis d’Estouteville, as commander of the garrison at Mont Saint Michel, led the fight against more than 2,000 English besiegers. As he led his soldiers out of the castle, he caused a bloodbath among his adversaries. According to legend, the sand around the castle was colored bright red by the blood of the killed soldiers.
Travelers should beware of phantom monks, ghosts of losts pilgrims and the spirit of d’Estouteville, who is said to guard the mountain to this day.