The best spots for photographing the Eiffel Tower

If you want the Seine to feature in the foreground, head to Bir-Hakeim Bridge, where you’ll find the France Renaissante statue. Recently renovated, Bir-Hakeim Bridge now shimmers with stunning silver tones. It forms a perfect duo with the Eiffel Tower in the background. If you’re planning to walk along the banks of the Seine (particularly on the right bank), you’ll discover plenty of fabulous viewpoints from the embankments and bridges (from Issy les Moulineaux to the Alexandre III bridge).

See if you can find any undiscovered viewpoints! The 7th, 15th and 16th arrondissements are filled with streets offering interesting views of the Tower. One of the most striking examples is Rue Saint-Dominique, which showcases the Tower’s slim silhouette. The less well-known Avenue de Camoens and Rue Le Tasse in the 16th arrondissement, near the Trocadéro, offer exceptional views of the Tower’s structure, which brilliantly complements the lines of the surrounding buildings. An absolute treat for fans of Parisian urban architecture!
 

Raised spots

On the Right Bank, the ideal place from which to photograph the Eiffel Tower from a height is undoubtedly the Arc de Triomphe. A visit of this amazing structure is definitely a must and you can take the opportunity to capture the view of the Eiffel Tower from the terrace at the top. 

On the Left Bank, to the south of the Tower, our great neighbor the Montparnasse Tower offers one of the most stunning and breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower from its 656-foot-high panoramic observatory. This viewpoint is very popular with photographers, particularly in the evening when the monument's metal surface gleams in the rays of the setting sun.

Other tall Parisian monuments from which you can take photos include the Saint-Jacques Tower, near Chatelet, and the dome of the Pantheon, in the 5th arrondissement, when it is open to visitors. Their historical and architectural importance make them Parisian must-sees in their own right, but they also offer exceptional views of the city and the Eiffel Tower in particular!
 

Belvederes with breathtaking vistas of Paris

The Eiffel Tower can be seen from a distance of between 35 and 50 miles from Paris, depending on the weather and air quality. If you have a camera with a good zoom and are looking for a challenge, the Tower is a great subject, even from a considerable distance, as long as you’re shooting from an elevated position. Some of the best high spots from which to capture the Eiffel Tower with the rest of Paris are, of course, the dome of the Sacré Cœur Basilica on Montmartre hill and the belvedere in Belleville Park, in the 20th arrondissement.

Around Paris and outside the capital itself, there may be other exceptional raised locations near you that are worth including on your list of favorite outings. Get ready to go searching for the best viewpoints and make your choice according to the terrain, urban layout and vegetation. To begin with, consider Argenteuil and the Parisis natural region to the north-west of Paris, home to two hills (Orgemont and Châtaigniers) and offering pleasant green spaces and an exceptional panoramic view of the Seine Valley. To the west, go to Mont Valérien (a place of national remembrance) in Suresnes and the Saint-Cloud Park.

Further to the south, a visit to the park and terrace of the Meudon Observatory and its surrounding area is a must. Follow the course of the Seine with your eye and you’ll spot the Eiffel Tower! To the north-east, Jean Moulin Park in Bagnolet-Montreuil offers a magnificent panoramic view of the whole of Paris and the Eiffel Tower which, although far away, remains a proud fixture in the landscape. 
 

Follow these “Tower fan” photographers on Instagram

A mix of professionals and amateurs. Their shots of Paris and the Eiffel Tower are poetic and inspirational! Don’t hesitate to follow them on Instagram.

• Gérard Trang, alias @superchinois801

• Franck Lammens, alias @franck_lammens 

• Olivier Costier, alias @photocostier

• Frédéric, alias @gogojungle

• Ludovic, alias @ludovicstrl

• Paul Second, alias @second.paul

• Phil, alias @phil_a_paname

• Charles Cohen Boyer  

• Louis R, alias @man.of.streets

• Carina L, alias @carina_ta_legao  

• Olivier Wong, alias @wonguy974  

• AG Photographe  

• Nadège, alias @douceur_a_paris