Despite my obsession with the Eiffel Tower, there are some Eiffel Tower photo spots that stand out from the rest. Continue reading for a full list, including both classic and more secret Eiffel Tower photo spots. ➳ Want to visit more Instagram photography locations in Paris? Let my 14 Best Photo Spots in Paris guide show you around. I’ll include a map for you to get an overview of the photo spots. ➳ Are you visiting Paris for the first time? Let my travel guide 4 Days in Paris help you plan your tip!
1. Place du Trocadero
Enjoy the greatest view of the Eiffel Tower from Place du Trocadero. Even though this square is very popular among tourists, it’s still the best place for impressive Eiffel Tower photos. Due to its popularity it can be hard to photograph the Eiffel Tower without other people disturbing your picture, but it’s not impossible. My best tips for a people-free picture is to go there early, preferably during sunrise. Besides being the least crowded time of the day, you also get to see the sun coming up from the perfect angle. Place du Trocadero offers many photogenic angles. Here are my favorites:
The main squareThe staircase leading down to Trocadéro GardensThe carousel down by Avenue des Nations Unies (see it on Google Maps here!)
Closest metro station: Trocadéro (line 6 or 9) Closest metro station: Trocadéro (line 6 or 9), Iéna (line 9) or Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel (RER C) Due to the Instagram trend, you can not count on being alone here (you can nowhere in Paris). When I was at Avenue de Cameons there were a few other couples taking photos, but it wasn’t crowded. If you want a better chance at being alone, go there early in the morning. Closest metro station: Trocadéro (line 6 or 9) Rue Saint-Dominique is a busy street, with lots of restaurants, shops, traffic and people. Getting a perfectly balanced photo, with not too many cars or other people, can be hard. My best tip is to be patient and wait for the right moment. Bonus tip: Don’t go here in the evening/during sunset! You risk getting a troublesome backlight that complicates your photo session. Closest metro station: La Tour-Maubourg (line 8) This is kind of a secret spot to view the Eiffel Tower from. It’s quiet and basically tourist-free. That being said, as this is a residential area of Paris, be respectful and don’t disturb the people living there. Closest metro station: École Militaire (line 8) or Pont de l’Alma (RER C) Champ de Mars is a popular spot for a picnic, which is also a great photo opportunity. Bring a picnic basket and make a day out of it! Closest metro station: École Militaire (line 8) Closest metro station: Bir Hakeim or Passy (line 6) The tickets to Arc de Triomphe upper deck are free of charge if you are an EU resident under 26 years old, otherwise you’ll have to pay 13 €. Closest metro station: Charles de Gaulle Etoile (line 1, 2 and 6 + RER A) Closest metro station: Havre – Caumartin (line 3 and 9) Yes, the street has the Parisian charm with the cobblestones and beautiful architecture. But due to its popularity it’s hard to get a photo without other people. If you want to give it a try you should get there early in the morning. Closest metro station: Pont de l’Alma (RER C) Since the sun sets at different times throughout the year, the Eiffel Tower lights time differs depending on the season. The lights are triggered automatically by nightfall sensors. Make sure to check at what time the sun sets so you know when the first sparkle occurs. Hotel recommendations near the Eiffel Tower:
Hotel Duquesne EiffelJardins Eiffel
