The Best Photoshoot Locations in Paris (It's Not Just the Eiffel Tower)

Almost everyone who contacts me starts with the Eiffel Tower. It's iconic, and we can absolutely start there. But Paris is full of other beautiful places for photos, often quieter, more varied and more personal. Here are the locations I use most, and why.

1. The Eiffel Tower

The classic: Trocadéro and its stairs, the Bir-Hakeim bridge, and the small Haussmann streets where the Tower appears between the buildings. Busy during the day, very quiet at sunrise. Everything about it on my Eiffel Tower photoshoot page.

The Eiffel Tower isn't the only place for photos

If you've already seen thousands of Eiffel Tower pictures, or simply want variety, the places below give a different side of Paris. With a 2-hour session, we can combine the Eiffel Tower with one of them.

2. The Louvre and Palais-Royal

The glass pyramid, the courtyards and, right next door, the striped columns and arcades of Palais-Royal: elegant, graphic and easy to photograph at any time of day. See my Louvre and Palais-Royal photoshoot.

3. Montmartre

Cobbled streets, stairs, ivy-covered houses and a village atmosphere: perfect for couples and candid photos. See Montmartre photoshoots.

4. Paris gardens

The Tuileries, the Luxembourg and the Palais-Royal gardens give green, calm backgrounds, and space for kids to play. Beautiful in spring and autumn. See Paris gardens photoshoots.

5. The Seine and its bridges

Walking along the river gives natural, relaxed photos, and Pont Alexandre III is one of the most elegant bridges in the city.

6. Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité and the historic heart of Paris

The cathedral, the quays and the old streets of the island, ideal for a walk through history. My historical photo tour combines photos with the stories of these places.

7. Place des Vosges and the Marais

Brick facades, arcades and a peaceful square: a more local, less touristy side of Paris. More neighborhoods in areas to visit.

8. Café terraces

A café scene is the most Parisian photo of all. We choose a terrace on the way, order a coffee, and you just enjoy the moment.

9. Museums and indoor locations

For an artistic touch, or on a rainy day, Paris also offers beautiful indoor settings. See museums and art photoshoots and indoor photoshoots.

How many locations can we do?

• 30 minutes or 1 hour: 1 area, with several spots inside it

• 2 hours: 2 areas, for example the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre

• 3 hours: 3 areas

Transport between areas isn't included, so I plan an efficient route. All details on the prices page.

Not sure which to choose?

Tell me what you like (iconic, romantic, quiet or historical) and I'll recommend the best combination for your dates. Contact me or see the prices.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Eiffel Tower the only good place for a photoshoot in Paris?

No. The Louvre, Palais-Royal, Montmartre, the Seine and the Paris gardens are excellent alternatives, often with fewer crowds.

What is the most beautiful place for a photoshoot in Paris?

Trocadéro offers the most iconic Eiffel Tower view, but Palais-Royal, the Louvre and Montmartre give more variety and fewer people.

Can we combine the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in one session?

Yes, with a 2-hour session covering two areas.