Top 10 must-see urbex locations in France in 2025
An immersive exploration of the most fascinating forgotten places across the country.
1. The Forgotten Glassworks — Alsace
History: Former 19th century industrial glassworks, abandoned since the 1990s.
Atmosphere: Frozen machines, shards of glass on the floor, light filtering through broken windows. An atmosphere frozen in time.
2. The Doctor’s Castle — Auvergne
History: Manor abandoned in the 1980s, formerly owned by a war doctor.
Atmosphere: Medical records on the floor, furniture in place, instruments forgotten. Chilling silence.
3. The Mine Wastelands — North
History: Mining site closed in 1985, a vestige of the industrial era of the coalfield.
Atmosphere: Massive metal structures, omnipresent corrosion, striking emptiness.
4. The Military Hospital — Provence
History: Military hospital disused after the world wars, abandoned since the 1970s.
Atmosphere: Deserted corridors, medical furniture left in place, muffled echoes. An intense exploration.
5. The Mont-Desert Sanatorium — Morbihan
History: Opened in 1930 to treat tuberculosis, closed in the 1980s.
Atmosphere: Vastness, crumbling walls, pale light. A persistent feeling of unease.
6. Mortemer Abbey — Eure
History: 12th century abbey abandoned after the French Revolution.
Atmosphere: Local legends, overgrown ruins, mystical and isolated atmosphere.
7. The Chartreuse Fort — Liège
History: 19th century military fort abandoned in 1980, located in Belgium but prized by French explorers.
Atmosphere: Graffiti, encroaching nature, raw concrete and oppressive silence.
8. The Priory of Commagny — Nièvre
History: Founded in the 11th century, abandoned after the Revolution.
Atmosphere: Presence of religious objects, raking natural light, impression of being observed.
9. The Manor of Paris — Paris
History: Mansion transformed into a haunted attraction, retaining its original foundations and decor.
Atmosphere: Immersive decor, revisited historical stories, intact period sensations.
10. The Hospital of Saint-Hilaire — Charente
History: Built in the early 20th century, abandoned in the 1970s.
Atmosphere: Medical equipment left behind, faded walls, diffused lighting. Chills guaranteed.
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