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Travel Tips | The Ultimate Instagram Guide to Paris
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items Your visual checklist for the most photogenic spots in the City of Light. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this list will fill your feed with Parisian magic. Save this list and check off each location as you capture your perfect shot! ✨ #Paris #...
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Iconic Landmarks (The Classics)
Quaint Streets & Hidden Passages (The Charm)
Artistic Angles & Unique Perspectives (The Creative)
Cafés, Treats & Experiences (The Vibe)
Iconic Landmarks (The Classics)
For the must-have, instantly recognizable shots that scream "Paris." These are often busy, so the tip is to get the unique angle.
The classic long-shot with the fountains and gardens in the foreground.
The Eiffel Tower
Both the classic daytime shot and the mesmerizing nighttime glow.
The Louvre Pyramid
This Beaux-Arts masterpiece is adorned with gilded statues, ornate lampposts, and soaring cherubs that frame you against iconic vistas of the Hôtel des Invalides, the Grand Palais, and the Eiffel Tower. The bridge's elegant arches and sweeping curves...
Pont Alexandre III
For a photoshoot that captures the bohemian soul and breathtaking panorama of Paris, the steps of the Sacré-Cœur offer an unparalleled, cinematic experience. While the basilica's dazzling white domes provide a majestic backdrop, the true magic lies i...
Basilique du Sacre Coeur
For a photoshoot that connects you to the very heart of medieval Paris, the banks of the Seine and the square facing Notre-Dame offer a profoundly majestic and stoic backdrop. This location allows for powerful compositions that juxtapose the timeless...
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Quaint Streets & Hidden Passages (The Charm)
To capture the authentic, old-world charm of Paris. These spots offer cobblestones, flower boxes, and quaint architecture away from the biggest crowds.
For a photoshoot that feels like stepping into a classic French film, take the quaint, cobbled street leading down from the Montmartre museum towards La Maison Rose. This charming descent offers a perfectly Parisian backdrop of ivy-clad walls, rustic...
A Walk Through Montmartre
Just steps from the bustling Louvre pyramid, this expansive, circular esplanade offers breathtaking, perfectly symmetrical sightlines directly through the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel to the larger Arc de Triomphe and beyond. The lack of crowds creat...
Place du Carrousel
For a photoshoot that captures the essence of Parisian formal elegance with a touch of natural serenity, the alleyways of the Jardin des Tuileries provide a perfectly manicured stage. The precisely trimmed trees form majestic, green corridors that cr...
Jardin des Tuileries
For a photoshoot that feels like discovering a secret architectural passage through time, the narrow corridor connecting the Cour du Louvre to the Cour Carrée is a hidden gem.
Hidden Passage near the Louvre
For a photoshoot that truly captures the charming, village-like essence of Montmartre, the network of steep, winding staircases that crisscross the hillside is an endless source of cinematic inspiration. Each turn reveals a new vignette of quiet cobb...
Stairs around Montmartre
Artistic Angles & Unique Perspectives (The Creative)
For those looking to post something unique and artistic. This is for the curated feed that stands out.
Tucked away on the Louvre's eastern side, the Cour Carrée is a secret weapon for photographers seeking iconic Parisian grandeur without the crowds. It provides a stunningly architectural and crowd-free backdrop, making it the perfect hidden spot to c...
Cour Carrée du Louvre
For a photoshoot that captures the timeless romance of old Paris, venture down the quais de Seine, crossing over to the banks facing the Palais de Justice. This vantage point offers a breathtaking and less crowded perspective, framing the iconic medi...
Quais de la Seine
For a photoshoot that feels suspended in time between Paris's industrial past and its romantic present, the Pont de Bir-Hakeim is an unparalleled location. It’s the ideal spot for capturing a mood that is both grand and strikingly urban, resulting in...
Pont de Bir-Hakeim
For a photoshoot that captures the quintessential romance of Parisian bridges, the view from the Pont des Arts looking toward the Pont Neuf is an unbeatable vantage point. This perspective perfectly frames the elegant arches and historic stonework of...
Pont des Arts
For a photoshoot that captures the Beaux-Arts grandeur and festive energy of Paris, the majestic staircase in front of Le Petit Palais is a perfect, yet often overlooked, stage. The sweeping, ornate steps lead elegantly up to the museum's iconic, gol...
Petit Palais
For a photoshoot that plays with perspective, pattern, and modern art in the heart of historic Paris, the Colonnes de Buren in the Palais-Royal courtyard is a uniquely graphic and dynamic location. The striking black-and-white striped columns of vary...
The Colonnes de Buren
Cafés, Treats & Experiences (The Vibe)
To capture the Parisian art de vivre (art of living). These are lifestyle shots that are as much about the experience as the location.
For a photoshoot that epitomizes Parisian chic, secure a table on the terrasse of Carette in the Place des Vosges. The classic wicker chairs and marble-topped tables provide a timeless prop, while the soft light and lively yet sophisticated atmospher...
Cafe Carette
For a photoshoot that embodies the essence of Parisian café culture with a regal backdrop, the terrace of Le Nemours is an unbeatable choice. Perfectly positioned across from the Louvre's eastern colonnade, its iconic green wicker chairs and marble-t...
Le Nemours
For a photoshoot that captures the timeless charm of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in a uniquely classic frame, the vintage carousel (manège) placed on the Champ de Mars is an utterly magical spot. The combination of joyful childhood innocence against ...
Manege de la tour Eiffel