Who were witches really? Behind the legends and portrayals popularized by fairy tales lies a complex history at the crossroads of beliefs, folk traditions, and major social and religious transformations.
Over the course of this tour, trace the origins of magical and religious practices, from the earliest prehistoric beliefs to the pagan cults of Antiquity and the Middle Ages. You will discover how the figure of the witch gradually took shape, why thousands of people were accused of mystical practices during the great witch hunts, and how this legacy continues to influence our collective imagination. From the Île de la Cité to the Beaubourg district, explore a past in which religion, justice, medicine, superstition, and power intertwined to shape one of the most fascinating figures in our cultural heritage.
Price: €18/person
Source: paris.fr — photo: SLP