5 famous and free photo spots in Paris, France

July 25, 2024

5 famous and free photo spots in Paris, France

1. Avenue de Camoens (75116 Paris)

Avenue de Camoens (75116 Paris)

Voted the best view of the Eiffel Tower in 2024.

If you’re looking for the most Instagram-able spot in Paris, you must visit Avenue de Camoens, which has a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower in the backdrop.

2. Rue del’ Universite

Rue del’ Universite

This street runs parallel to the Seine on its left bank in Paris’ 7th arrondissement.

It passes several important points in that area of Paris, most notably the Palais Bourbon, Esplanade des Invalides, Boulevard Saint-Germain, and Avenue de La Bourdonnais, before it ends in a dead end just to the side of the Eiffel Tower.

3. The Louvre

The Louvre

Known as the Museum of Wonders, 

The Louvre is the world's largest and most visited art museum, with over 35,000 works from ancient to modern times.

Paintings like the Mona Lisa are stored in this museum.

It is a beautiful and iconic sight for pictures.

4. Pont de Bir- Hakeim

Pont de Bir- Hakeim

This point provides a nice view of the Eiffel Tower and is one of the bridges with unique architecture in central Paris. It has train, car, and pedestrian access. 

It is an arch bridge that crosses the Seine in Paris.

The Bir-Hakeim Bridge is the second bridge on the site, replacing an earlier bridge built for the Exposition Universelle in 1878.

5. Trocadero

Trocadero

The Trocadéro is an area of Paris, in the 16th arrondissement across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. 

It is also the name of the 1878 Trocadéro Palace which was demolished in 1937 to make way for the Palais de Chaillot.

This is a famous tourist spot for photos and boasts an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower.

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