31 Haunted Hotspots and Urban Legends for the Brave Traveler

10. The Cursed Village of Oradour-sur-Glane – France

In the tranquil countryside of France’s Limousin region, the ruined village of Oradour-sur-Glane stands as a ghostly memorial frozen in time. What was once a thriving village was obliterated on June 10, 1944, when Nazi SS troops slaughtered all 642 residents in one of the worst massacres of World War II. Visitors often speak of a heavy, unshakable sadness that lingers in the air. Some claim to hear phantom gunfire, distant screams, and the cries of children, even when the village is empty. Others have reported seeing ghostly figures walking through the ruins, only to vanish when approached. Though Oradour-sur-Glane is a historical site rather than a tourist attraction, few visitors leave without feeling an overwhelming sense of loss and an eerie presence that refuses to be forgotten.