Paris is well known for being one the most romantic cities in the world, but it’s also an absolute dream for photographers, because every where you turn is picturesque. One of our favorite parts of traveling is capturing the beauty of where we’re visiting on film, so no matter where we go, we’re always looking for the best photo spots. Paris is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, and the Eiffel Tower is such an iconic monument that any photo with it in it is automatically Instagrammable. Here’s our list of the eight best photo spots in Paris:
The most instagrammable spots in paris
Trocadéro:
While sitting on the wall above the stairs down from Trocadéro is one of the most famous Instagram shots, a less popular but equally stunning shot can be found just a few minutes down the way. If you keep walking down the steps, past the lawn, and cross the street just a little closer to the river but before you cross the bridge, then head to the right, you’ll find a beautiful sidewalk with the most epic views of the Eiffel Tower. Find an open spot in the trees where you have a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Location: 75016 Avenue de New York
Bir Hakeim:
Location: Brasserie de la Tour de Eiffel
Pont D’Lena Bridge to the Eiffel Tower:
If you get there really early in the morning, you can grab a photo on the bridge over the Seine. (If you choose to take this picture, be VERY careful and do it at your own risk, because cars do drive across the bridge and traffic gets pretty busy pretty quickly.) You can always snap a photo from the sidewalk if it’s too busy. It’s fun to get right below the Eiffel Tower and try to capture it from that angle too as it creates a unique perspective.
Location: Pont d’léna
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Arc de Triomphe:
The top of Arc de Triomphe is my absolute favorite view in Paris. You get a beautiful 360-degree view of the city, and you can look right down Champs-Élysées. I personally like it better than the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower, because you can actually see the Eiffel Tower. (You should definitely still go up the Eiffel Tower though, because it’s an incredible feeling and view.) The photo from the top of Arc de Triomphe with the Eiffel Tower standing over the city is one of my favorite shots to take whenever we’re in Paris. Another iconic photo is taken from the bottom of the Arc de Triomphe when you’re crossing the street, so you have the magnificent arch in the background of your picture.
Location: Arc de Triomphe
Carousel:
The Carousel at the bottom of Trocadero is probably one of the most photographed carousel’s in the world. It lights up at night and if you can catch the Eiffel Tower sparkling in your photo too, it’ll definitely be worth a thousand words.
Location: Carousel
Musée de L’Orangerie:
Part of what I love so much about Paris is its rich art history. You can’t go to Paris without visiting the most famous museum in the world, The Louvre. However, because it’s the most famous, it’s also the most crowded, which makes it pretty hard to get the perfect Instagram shot. After you’ve visited the Louvre, head on over to Musée de l’Orangerie. It’s much smaller and less crowded and Monet’s water lilies will add the most beautiful accent to your photo. Go as soon as it opens so you can get a good shot and then sit and enjoy it while there aren’t as many people around.
Location: Musée de l’Orangerie
Le Palais Royal:
Location: Le Palais Royal
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Rue Crémieux:
This darling little residential street is an Instagram dream and probably the most truly “Instagrammable” spot in Paris. Rue Crémieux is an entire street full of pastel colored houses. No cars are allowed on the cobblestone street, which makes it a lot easier (and safer) to take pictures there. Be respectful as people do live in these houses and a lot of the homes have signs hanging in their windows asking you not to take photos or videos in front of them.
Location: Rue Crémieux
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL BALMORAL
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Thanks for the great article as I’ll be visiting Paris again this summer. I post street musicians to my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dgjamz/ and would like to ask if you recommend any places in Paris where street musicians are sure to be found. Best wishes on your future travels and blogs!
Ah so fun! Paris in the summer is such a beautiful time! That’s amazing! We don’t have a lot of recommendations, but there are often a lot of musicians and street performers in Montmartre!
I love Paris. I had visited the city recently and seen almost all the places
Same! It’s one of the most magical cities! I hope you had an incredible time!
Love the photos in your website! Who takes them when both of you are in them? I assume some were taken by a drone and some with the cam on a tripod. What about when you’re in a busy place? Do you hand out your cam to a stranger? When I do this, the pics are usually disappointing. Oh, and that person might run off with the camera!
Thanks so much Denden! We use a tripod to take most of our photos together, and we normally wake up early to avoid the crowds! We’re never too far away from our camera, so we’re not too worried about anyone running off with it. If we hand the camera to a stranger, we make sure to set up the shot how we want it and try to clearly communicate what we want to them, and then we’re much more likely to get a shot we like. But normally we use a tripod, because it’s easier to set it up exactly how we want it that way! Also, drones aren’t allowed in Paris, so don’t plan on using on there 🙂
Ugh such a DREAM!!! Also your outfit during the day on the carousel is the perfect Parisian outfit EVER! xo