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10 Instagram spots in Paris worth stopping for
Paris rewards photographers who go early and walk a lot. These 10 spots mix the landmarks with corners that photograph just as well.
Louvre Museum
The glass pyramid reflects the palace facades around the courtyard. Arrive before opening time to shoot the forecourt without tour groups.
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Privacy detailsArc de Triomphe
The arch anchors the straight line from the Louvre through the Champs-Elysees. Shoot it from the middle of the avenue at the crosswalk, or go up top for the radial street view.
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Privacy detailsPont Alexandre III
Gilded lamps, stone statues and a single steel span decorate this bridge over the Seine. Walk across at golden hour with the Invalides dome behind you.
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Privacy detailsEiffel tower - Trocadéro
The Trocadero esplanade faces the Eiffel Tower straight across the river. Come at sunrise for an empty terrace, and include the carousel for a second composition.
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Privacy detailsColonnes de Buren - Palais Royal
Striped columns of different heights fill the courtyard of the Palais Royal. A wide angle from one corner fits the grid pattern best.
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Privacy detailsNotre Dame
The cathedral's towers and flying buttresses read well from the bridges on either side. Shoot from Pont de l'Archeveche at dusk for the lit facade over the water.
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Privacy detailsPont de Bir-Hakeim
Two levels of steel arches carry the metro above and cars below, with the Eiffel Tower in line. The upper walkway frames the tower between the pillars.
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Privacy detailsDior House
The Dior flagship on Rue Saint-Honore redecorates its facade for each season. Check the current installation before you go, since the look changes regularly.
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Privacy detailsLe Consulat
This corner restaurant in Montmartre keeps its old painted facade and awning. A straight-on shot from across Rue Norvins fits the whole frontage.
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Privacy detailsMontmartre - La Maison Rose, a small café
Pink walls with green shutters make La Maison Rose a much-painted corner of Paris. Shoot from the uphill side of the street to include the cobbles in the foreground.
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