Louisiana—a land of bayous, Mardi Gras, and culinary delights. Every year, millions of visitors come to the city, exploring historic districts filled with vibrant culture and sometimes coming face-to-face with echoes of the past that refuse to fade away. Beyond the festive music of Bourbon Street and the ethereal beauty of its historic plantations lies …
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Nestled in the heart of New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter, Hotel Mazarin has encapsulated the history, culture, and luxury of the neighbourhood. Yet, New Orleans has been a fertile ground for tales of the supernatural, and has spawned a series of haunted hotels in the area such as iconic Hotel Monteleone and La Pavillon. While …
The history of the haunted Le Pavillon Hotel dates back to 1907 when it was built as New Denechaud Hotel in Poydras Street, New Orleans. The site was formerly a streetcar depot and National Theater (also known as the German Theater or the Werlein Hall) that boasted four levels of seating that could fit approximately 1,500 people in a single show. However, the theater was razed to the ground in an accident.
The hotel is said to be haunted by a former madame who had served men in the building when it was a brothel. Couples spending the night in the hotel have frequently heard knocks on the door along with a soft whisper saying “time is up”.
The numerous reports of paranormal activities by both guests and staffs of Hotel Monteleone have made it almost a certainty that Hotel Monteleone is haunted. In fact, the official website of Hotel Monteleone have labelled the hotel as one of the premier haunted hotels in the city of New Orleans.
