A Walk in the Footsteps of the Freemasons in Paris
Since the 18th century, Freemasonry has been discreetly shaping the contours of Parisian life.
Between hidden lodges, committed personalities and symbols engraved on facades, Paris is a Masonic capital.
Follow in the footsteps of the Freemasons, to read between the stones and discover this initiatory Paris.
In Paris, it's sometimes enough to look up to see symbols you'd think reserved for esoteric novels.
A square here, a compass there, a mysterious star forgotten on a façade...
Behind these architectural details lies a parallel history, discreet but deeply rooted in the capital: that of the Freemasons.
For almost three centuries, Freemasonry has shaped the intellectual, political and architectural history of Paris.
Invisible to some, omnipresent to others, it expresses itself through hidden lodges, tombs adorned with enigmatic symbols and public monuments that conceal more than they reveal.
Author's summary: Discover Paris' Masonic heritage.