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Napoleon commissioned it. Emperors have marched beneath it. And today, it makes the most extraordinary backdrop for a Paris photoshoot. The Arc de Triomphe is not just a monument. It is a statement.
Photoshoots at ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Why we love this spot
Grand Paris, no Eiffel Tower needed
The Arc de Triomphe stands at the center of twelve converging avenues, and it commands every single one of them. This is the Paris of emperors and grand boulevards, of solemn architecture and theatrical scale. For clients who want something monumental without the Eiffel Tower, this is our definitive answer. Every dress style works here, and the vintage car, caught early in the morning on an almost empty Avenue Foch, produces some of the most cinematic shots in our entire portfolio.
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Christmas special
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During the holiday season, the Champs-Élysées transforms into one of the most magical streets in Europe, lined with thousands of golden lights stretching all the way to the Arc. If you are visiting Paris in December, this is an unmissable opportunity. We recommend adding our +30 min option to capture both the Arc and the illuminated avenue in one session.
Practical info
What to know before your Arc de Triomphe photoshoot
Best time
Early morning only
The Place de l'Étoile is one of the busiest traffic circles in Paris. From mid-morning onwards, the crowds and cars make shooting genuinely difficult. Early morning is not just recommended, it is essential.
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Dress compatibility
All styles welcome
The monumental scale of the Arc flatters every dress style. Luxury and princess dresses feel particularly at home here, but flying dresses create spectacular results too.
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Footwear
Heels are fully fine
The surrounding pavements and avenues are even and easy to navigate throughout the session.
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SEASONS
Beautiful year-round
The Arc is equally stunning in every season. December is particularly special with the Christmas lights on the Champs-Élysées.
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VINTAGE CAR
Highly recommended, mornings only
The vintage car on Avenue Foch or the surrounding avenues in the early morning is one of our most cinematic combinations. Later in the day, traffic makes it impractical.
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Crowds
Very busy after 10 AM
Both foot traffic and vehicle traffic become significant as the day progresses. We plan all Arc de Triomphe sessions for early morning to give you the best experience.
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Getting there
8th arrondissement, Paris
Nearest metro: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (lines 1, 2, 6).
View on Google Maps
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Beyond ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Extend your Arc de Triomphe session
By default, a 1H session covers one location: the Arc de Triomphe. Any additional spot requires a 2H session or more, except for the café option below which can be added with a simple +30 min upgrade.
The grand Paris of the Arc, then the iconic Eiffel Tower view of the Trocadéro. Two monuments, two atmospheres, one extraordinary session.
Transfer by car required
2H session required.
best combo
For clients who love monumental Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Two of the most ornate and grandiose locations in the city, both just minutes away.
Transfer by car required
2H session required.
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End your session on a terrace with the Arc de Triomphe as your backdrop. The perfect Parisian finale to a grand morning shoot.
A nearby café
Just add our +30 min option to your session.
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