A Walk in the Footsteps of the Freemasons in Paris
Since the 18th century, Freemasonry has been discreetly shaping the contours of Parisian life, leaving behind a legacy of symbols, mysteries, and heritage.
Between hidden lodges, influential personalities, and symbols engraved on facades, Paris has become a Masonic capital. To uncover this initiatory Paris, one must follow in the footsteps of the Freemasons and read between the stones.
In Paris, a glance upwards can reveal symbols often associated with esoteric novels: a square, a compass, or a mysterious star forgotten on a façade. These architectural details hint at a parallel history, discreet yet deeply rooted in the capital, that of the Freemasons.
For almost three centuries, Freemasonry has influenced the intellectual, political, and architectural history of Paris. Though invisible to some, its presence is omnipresent to others, expressed through hidden lodges, tombs adorned with enigmatic symbols, and public monuments that conceal more than they reveal.
A square, a compass, a mysterious star forgotten on a façade...
Author's summary: Discover the Masonic heritage of Paris.