New Orleans Supernatural Hotspots

Le Petit Theatre

Operating since 1922 the Le Petit Theatre has some unsettling supernatural lore attached to it. This plot has a lot of history attached to which we see in the spirits reported, one being a Union Soldier staring at himself in a mirror, adjusting his uniform, then turning towards who ever saw him to smile and disappear. There are multiple violent ghosts, the first one is titled the slapping nun, appearing during a show and slapping a cast member across the face leaving a red handprint. The second violent ghost is a ex-manager of the theater who killed themself in their office, for reasons unknown, who has a knack for slamming doors and drawers along with stealing. The most notorious story connected to Le Petit is the story of Caroline. Caroline was an actress who was having an affair with a maintenance worked, so they snuck up on the catwalk and while engaged in said affair, she "lost her footing" and fell to her death and the maintenance worker fled.

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Pere Antoine’s Alley 

Pere Antoine was a beloved priest who worked tirelessly for the poor. Visitors to the alley that runs alongside St. Louis Cathedral say you can see Pere Antoine’s ghost in the early morning hours, clad in Capuchin black and sandals. He’s also been seen inside the Cathedral.

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Old French Opera House

This site is said to be haunted by Marguerite, the ghost of an aging Storyville madam. Spurned by her young lover, she committed suicide more than 100 years ago after leaving a note that read, “I will return, and kill those that have hurt me!” 

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Faulkner House Books 

William Faulkner wrote his first novel while staying in this house in the 1920s. People swear they’ve seen his ghost sitting at the writing desk inside and say you can smell his pipe.

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Ursuline Convent

In the 1700s, the Catholic Diocese sent young girls from the French convents to New Orleans to find husbands. They carried their belongings in coffin-shaped chests and became known as “the Casket Girls.” Some say the caskets really held vampires from the old country.

"In 1978, two paranormal investigators seeking answers to whether the Filles a la Cassette had, in fact, been vampires, camped out directly in front of the Old Ursuline Convent at 1112 Chartres Street. They’d been previously kicked off the property itself for loitering, but decided to stay the night and see if they experienced anything right outside of the walls themselves. The hours passed, trickling by minute by minute; so slow was it, that sleep overtook them. And in their slumber, they failed to notice the third floor’s shutters—the same one’s which had been locked shut by the blessed nails—open and shut, open and shut. The recording cameras whirled to a stop as the scene faded to black. The next morning the bodies of the investigators were found. Their bodies had been torn open, ravaged as if by the claws of animal . . . their bodies drained of blood. Vampires. Filles a la Cassette. It was all one and the same."

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St. Louis Cathedral 

One of, if not, the most stunning buildings in New Orleans always has to have a special supernatural story, especially considering that it is New Orleans. Numerous individuals have reported seeing Pere Antoine's ghost at St. Louis Cathedral after his passing in 1829. Given that the Cathedral contains a painting of him, his spirit is simple to spot. It appears that Pere Antoine's spirit particularly enjoys making appearances during the holiday season. Pere Antoine's spirit frequently appears on the balconies and close to the altar. It's interesting to note that Pere Antoine's ghost has also been reported in other parts of the city, particularly in the passageway near to the Cathedral. In 1745, Pere Dagobert was appointed pastor of St. Louis Cathedral. People have reported seeing the ghost of Dagobert wandering the Cathedral's aisles in silence while wearing sandals on peaceful evenings following prayer.

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Old Absinthe House 

Connected to the War of 1812, this was the meeting place of Pirate Jean Lafitte and Andrew Jackson to discuss how this war could be won, along with a strong history of bourbon. As for the supernatural, there are sometimes unexplained noises of laughter and carousing, which are attributed to the ghost of Jean Lafitte himself, who is claimed to conduct spectral parties while sporting his distinctive pirate cap. The spirits of Marie Leveau, Benjamin Butler, and Andrew Jackson, who occasionally paid this place a visit, have also been seen by visitors and staff. Other ghosts have also been observed or sensed here, including a woman wearing a long white dress, a toddler running around the third level, and unexpected decreases in temperature. These spirits may be to blame for doors opening by themselves, chairs and bottles shifting about the bar, and eerie whispering coming from unidentified places.

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The Bourbon Orleans Hotel 

This hotel became a special place in early New Orleans for holding quadroon balls. The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is reportedly so haunted, that the hotel and its employees have simply embraced the dead, guests and employees have reported four main apparitions who grace the halls of the Bourbon Orleans. The first reported spirits are Orphans that died of yellow fever in the late 19th century. Reports include hearing the Eerie sound of children laughing in the hallways and having their shirts being yanked and having no one behind them. The second spirit reported is, the nun in room 644 who reportedly killed herself. Guests of the room report having their gaze darting about the pitch-black space before settling on the ghostly image of a lady wearing a robe who is standing just next to the bed. Despite the fact that the visitor probably opens their lips to scream "bloody murder," the nun just stares at them intently, wearing a compassionate and attentive gaze. The third ghost reported is a confederate soldier, he has been spotted limping down the hallway, clearly the loser of whatever battle he was engaged in, however he will not bother any people but just continue his search for his fallen brothers. The fourth ghost is located in the old ballroom. You could see a ghostly image of a woman dancing with an imagined partner under the crystal chandeliers, the hem of her dress still sweeping the floor.It's rumored that blood stains show up on the ballroom's carpeted flooring rather frequently. The staff will find it, sigh, and then begin to clean the stain out. Knowing that it will soon emerge after they disinfect it.

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Court of Two Sisters

This quaint restaurant has a dark and expansive history in New Orleans. From Marie Laveau and her notorious voodoo rituals, earning the fountain in the courtyard the special name of "The Devil's Wishing Well, "to the pirate Jean Laffite killing three men on the premise. However the most famous story connected to this restaurant is of the fairies that like to take desserts from customers. Obviously, the sisters that created the backbone of this now restaurant also still stop by and visit to make sure everything is up to par with how they want it.

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Hermann-Grima House

This building was feature in Season 3 of American Horror Story, where Madame LaLaurie was holding a party. This building is not actually the house but a museum in honor of the house. With the tie to the notorious Madame LaLaurie we can expect some supernatural funny business going on. The front desk was the scene of one documented incident. As the narrative was being told, the crowd observed a couple dressed in nineteenth-century attire as they were buying their tickets. Naturally, the tourists naturally believed that the pair were a set of actors that the museum had hired. However, when they inquired about the lobby actors later, the docent said, "No, they're a couple, and they have been dead for over 150 years." A few relatively rare accounts of hostile behavior by the ghosts of Union troops who lived in the home during the Civil War have been made. The wine cellar and the main stairway are where their spectral encounters most usually take place.

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Hotel Monteleone

Customers of the Hotel Monteleone have been reporting seeing ghosts or having unusual experiences there for generations—almost a century—now. It would be far more odd if there weren't any ghosts left behind at such a historical hotel. However, none of the spirits that are still present at the hotel, according to the staff, are hostile or enraged. Kent Wasmuth is confident that any spirits currently reside at the motel are amicable since he has spoken extensively with paranormal investigators who have spent the night there. Fortunately, he continues, "there are not any aggressive or mysterious happenings that would want to cause any harm." One evening, a couple stepped into the hotel's lobby elevator. The pair stepped outside as the door opened, ready to return to their hotel suite. However, as soon as the elevator door shut behind them, the air got chilly and their arms began to prickle as a glimmer of knowledge overcame their pleasure. As they moved slowly down the corridor, the air got colder, sending shivers down their spines. The couple quickly returned to the elevator, where they encountered the apparitions of victorian aged children playing in the hallway. 

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Gardette-LePrete House

In 1979, Frank D'Amico's wife had just settled into bed for the evening. Frank was the person who converted the structure into 6 distinct apartments. She resided on the top floor of the building in the penthouse. Then, as Mrs. D'Amico recalled what had happened, she noticed a shadowy figure standing beside her bed. She hurried to switch on the lamp on her bedside table as it started to glide toward her across the floor out of terror. The lights blinked on, lighting every crevice of her bedroom, yet nobody was there. The ominous apparition had disappeared after giving her shivers.

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LaLaurie Mansion

This home has been the subject of claims of paranormal activity for about 200 years. Many hauntings are said to be caused by the slaves that Madame LaLaurie held on the property, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody. The LaLaurie Mansion has a chamber where slaves used to be held, and accounts of groaning emanating from there are frequent. The home frequently reverberates with the sound of phantom footsteps. People who have stood close to the home have frequently described feeling as though they were being overtaken by evil energies. Not all activity can be tied to Madame LaLaurie though. A resident of the LaLaurie Mansion, which had been turned into apartments, was savagely killed there in 1894. His items appeared to have been thoroughly searched when they were discovered. Despite the fact that nothing of value had been taken, the police still believed that he had been the victim of a robbery. The police questioning neighbors about his disappearance is mentioned in a report on this murder. One of his peers allegedly said that there were "Sprites" in his home. His friend dismissed it as his crazy imagination. He did, however, say something intriguing. He stated that his friend had warned him that the home had a demon who wouldn't stop until he had perished.

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The Haunted Hotel New Orleans

The Axeman of New Orleans, the notorious 1918 killer and jazz lover formerly lived in this very hotel. To this day however, his true identity is unknown. Many, however, think they have identified the culprit. According to a particular story, the Axeman was a handyman who rented out one of the rear rooms in the slave quarters that formerly existed where the Haunted Hotel now resides. The theory was developed when a bloody axe was discovered during one of the building's repairs behind a wall. The axe, which is currently on display in the hotel lobby and is thought to have belonged to the notorious killer himself. The Axeman is the hotel's most well-known ghost, but he's not the only one.A woman by the name of Maime, the previous owner, is allegedly still stalking the Haunted Hotel in the afterlife. She vowed never to leave her cherished house, so the story goes. Many people reported to still sense her powerful presence after she passed away. Guests who have stayed in her former room have reported seeing a lot of paranormal activity. Even some of them did not survive the night. Unexpected lights flicker, and things mysteriously vanish and return. Additionally, visitors have seen her ghostly apparition and even heard a voice asking, "Who are you?" Maime is obviously a very active poltergeist.

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Le Pavillon Hotel

In this particular case of Le Pavillon, there are many more ghostly souls that have remained after passing away rather than just one or two. The Le Pavillon Hotel is said to be severely haunted, and one paranormal investigation team who visited the location said that they captured around 100 spirits there one night. Another said that the property where Le Pavillon is located serves as a doorway to the afterlife, which would explain why it is so paranormally active. Specific ghosts normally captured are the 1920s couple, specifically on the first floor foyer, a well-dressed couple wearing evening wear from the 1920s has been seen several times. The woman's ghost is believed to be seen walking around the lobby with her ghostly husband, their hands held together, wearing a flowing robe that always catches the light from the chandeliers on her jewels. Numerous onlookers have seen a pair go toward the elevators; they get in, but the elevator never goes up a floor. Instead, a short while later, it pings open and is empty inside, neither those who alive or dead. Another common spirit is a little girl named Ava, Ava was fatally struck by a passing carriage on Poydras Street, only feet from the Le Pavillon Hotel today, as she hurried to the harbor to catch a leaving ship. According to sources, Ava was struck by the carriage as her body moved beneath it; the force of the collision crushed her back beneath the weight of the horse-drawn vehicle, causing severe internal injuries. Ava's ghost has never left the local area where the Le Pavillon is located since her untimely death. Numerous people have reported seeing her ghost in Room 930; she is frequently seen sitting on the far bed and hiding under the covers. Visitors have described feeling quite confused and afraid in her presence. The last commonly sighted spirit is George the Prankster, the ghost of a dark-haired guy has been seen rather regularly on the hotel's third level. Although management and staff are unsure whether this ghost was once employed by one of the hotels on this property or if he was once a visitor who chose never to leave, it is obvious that the spirit has made it his after-death's mission to make humorous use of anyone who stays on the third floor. The cleaning crew has murmured about how their equipment is always being moved while they are at work, and guests have complained about having their sheets ripped straight off of them as they get into bed for the evening.

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St. Louis Cemetery #1

Operating for 300 years it'd be a shock if this graveyard didn't has some frequent spooky visitors. The favorite spirit for people to see in the grave yard is Marie Laveau, the voodoo queen herself. Visitors who attempted to communicate with the now-deceased voodoo queen have described a wide range of unexplained events. There have been reports of touching sensations, unexplainable illnesses, and voices coming from the grave on occasion. Henry Vignes' ghost is still periodically spotted wandering the graveyard. It seems that visitors to the cemetery have genuinely communicated with Henry's ghost since he is described as being tall with blue eyes. The ghost approaches travelers and asks them if they know where the Vignes tomb is since he is having problems finding it. According to legend, Henry's ghost has even appeared at funerals, standing in the background of the mourners and enquiring whether there is still place in the grave for him. His ghostly appearance and a distinct male voice on an EVP saying, "I need to rest!" have both been captured on video.

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St. Roch Cemetery

The spirit of a dog that is frequently spotted walking through St. Roch Cemetery is maybe the most well-known ghost story connected to the cemetery. The extraordinarily big black dog known as The Ghost Dog of St. Roch Cemetery is mentioned in legends. It's interesting to note that Saint Roch, for whom this cemetery is named, was the dog-patron saint.

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Marie Laveau's House

Marie Laveau...the notorious queen of voodoo. Some people think that Marie Laveau's lingering spirit still resides in this spot although the original Marie Laveau house was demolished in 1903 and the replacement building was erected on the same foundation. People have reported seeing her going along St. Ann Street while donning her signature tignon (a turban headdress), which is said to have seven points folded into it to resemble a crown. She was also allegedly wearing a long white dress. After all, she is the Queen of Voodoo. At the location of Marie's former home, ceremonies are still reportedly performed by Marie's ghost and those of her followers. According to one account, animal sacrifices are frequently used in the rites as a kind of protection. During the Great Depression, there was one notable ghost experience. According to the legend, a homeless guy slept out on top of a tomb in a cemetery, but just as he was about to wake up, he heard ominous drumming and chanting. He came upon Marie's tomb and saw dancing ghosts of men and women in their underwear there. Marie and her boa, Zombi, were in the middle of the group.

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