Unforgettable Paris Photo Spots: A Complete Guide to Iconic Locations & Hidden Gems

After exploring Paris on four or five separate trips, I’ve curated this list of must-visit photography spots—each one easily located on Google Maps for your convenience.

1️⃣ Le Recrutement (P1) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
36 Bd de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris
A delightful corner café wrapped in floral awnings, offering a cozy and picturesque Parisian vibe—perfect for charming street shots.

2️⃣ Pont d’Iéna (P2) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Positioned directly opposite the Eiffel Tower, this spot allows you to capture stunning full-frame views and elegant portraits from beneath the bridge on the Seine’s opposite bank.

3️⃣ PONTO DE FOTO (P3) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Just west of Pont d’Iéna, this bridge offers a romantic frame with love locks in the foreground and the iconic Eiffel Tower rising gracefully in the distance.

4️⃣ Avenue des Champs-Élysées (P4) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stroll from the Arc de Triomphe down this legendary avenue to create dreamy, layered compositions—a more artistic alternative to shooting directly beneath the arch.

5️⃣ Right-side corridor of the Louvre (P5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Use the majestic pillars along this quieter corridor to frame your shots, artfully avoiding crowds while emphasizing the Louvre’s grand architecture.

6️⃣ Jardin des Tuileries (P6) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pull up a chair, relax under the sun, and capture the laid-back elegance of Parisian garden life—a serene setting for both people-watching and photography.

7️⃣ Palais de Chaillot (P7) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This spacious platform offers an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower and Pont d’Iéna, though it tends to draw crowds, so timing is key.

8️⃣ Pont Alexandre III (P8) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
An opulent 19th-century bridge gifted by Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II, it stands as a beautiful symbol of Franco-Russian friendship, adorned with intricate sculptures and golden details.