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Welcome to Episode 257: Zone Rouge, France’s Forbidden Zone. This week, we explore the scarred battlefields of northeastern France where World War I left behind a toxic, uninhabitable wasteland still littered with human remains, unexploded bombs, and poisoned soil. Known as the Zone Rouge, this restricted region is not only physically dangerous, but also steeped in eerie reports of ghostly soldiers, phantom music, and unexplained disturbances. From trench warfare horrors to modern-day paranormal encounters, we trace how history, trauma, and environment collide in one of the most haunting places on Earth. Is the Zone Rouge simply a contaminated graveyard of war, or could something more supernatural still be lingering beneath the toxic topsoil?
Thank you to special guest Kassie Askin for joining us on this week’s episode! Check out our episode on her channel here: https://bit.ly/4d7cpgg
TIME STAMPS
00:00:00 - HOOK
00:02:36 - INTRO / PERSONAL HAUNTINGS
00:11:26 - FIRST LEAF AD
00:12:53 - PART I: THE WESTERN FRONT
00:24:49 - VERACITY AD
00:26:38 - PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS
00:29:38 - PART II: ZONE ROUGE
00:46:52 - PART III: THE HAUNTINGS
01:17:00 - CLOSING CREDITS
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AUDIO/VISUAL CREDITS:
“MAGIC TRANSITION SOUND - NO COPYRIGHT” BY SOUND TRUST, LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNHMu3Upgu4
“Elevator” - Local Forecast, License Dar Golan - Elevator Music - Royalty free music, “Elevator Music (Royalty Free, Infinite Loop)” by Dar Golan, free download link here: https://www.dargolan-free.com/funny-music
“Creepy Doll” by Michael Byrnes
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KEYWORDS: France, French, Zone, Rouge, Red, Red Zone, Zone Rouge, Forbidden, Abandoned, WWI, The Great War, World War I, Germany, Russia, Poison, Lead, Arsenic, Contaminated, True Crime, Death, War, Ghost, Ghost Story, Supernatural, Paranormal, Bad Vibes
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By Aly & Nat | Daylight Media4.8
14021,402 ratings
Welcome to Episode 257: Zone Rouge, France’s Forbidden Zone. This week, we explore the scarred battlefields of northeastern France where World War I left behind a toxic, uninhabitable wasteland still littered with human remains, unexploded bombs, and poisoned soil. Known as the Zone Rouge, this restricted region is not only physically dangerous, but also steeped in eerie reports of ghostly soldiers, phantom music, and unexplained disturbances. From trench warfare horrors to modern-day paranormal encounters, we trace how history, trauma, and environment collide in one of the most haunting places on Earth. Is the Zone Rouge simply a contaminated graveyard of war, or could something more supernatural still be lingering beneath the toxic topsoil?
Thank you to special guest Kassie Askin for joining us on this week’s episode! Check out our episode on her channel here: https://bit.ly/4d7cpgg
TIME STAMPS
00:00:00 - HOOK
00:02:36 - INTRO / PERSONAL HAUNTINGS
00:11:26 - FIRST LEAF AD
00:12:53 - PART I: THE WESTERN FRONT
00:24:49 - VERACITY AD
00:26:38 - PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS
00:29:38 - PART II: ZONE ROUGE
00:46:52 - PART III: THE HAUNTINGS
01:17:00 - CLOSING CREDITS
——
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED!! Find out more about this week’s advertisers below:
FIRST LEAF: Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark—head to https://tryfirstleaf.com/haunted to sign up and get 50% off your first box plus free shipping for an entire year.
VERACITY: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://veracityhealth.co and use code HAUNTED.
——
Other Important Stuff:
Want to learn more about Patreon? Check out this FAQ vid: https://bit.ly/41KeRDT
Join the Patreon today! https://patreon.com/letsgethaunted
LGH Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/letsgethaunted
Buy Our Merch: https://www.letsgethaunted.com
Check out the photo dump for this week’s episode: https://www.instagram.com/letsgethaunted
Send us fan mail: PO BOX 1658, Camarillo, CA 93011
Send us your listener stories: www.letsgethaunted.com or [email protected]
——
AUDIO/VISUAL CREDITS:
“MAGIC TRANSITION SOUND - NO COPYRIGHT” BY SOUND TRUST, LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNHMu3Upgu4
“Elevator” - Local Forecast, License Dar Golan - Elevator Music - Royalty free music, “Elevator Music (Royalty Free, Infinite Loop)” by Dar Golan, free download link here: https://www.dargolan-free.com/funny-music
“Creepy Doll” by Michael Byrnes
STOCK VIDEO ASSETS USED IN THIS EPISODE WERE ALL PURCHASED AND LICENSED VIA STORYBLOCKS.COM
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KEYWORDS: France, French, Zone, Rouge, Red, Red Zone, Zone Rouge, Forbidden, Abandoned, WWI, The Great War, World War I, Germany, Russia, Poison, Lead, Arsenic, Contaminated, True Crime, Death, War, Ghost, Ghost Story, Supernatural, Paranormal, Bad Vibes
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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