Attention photo enthusiasts! Are you constantly on the lookout for the coolest, mostInstagrammable photo spots, the most magical places to get your picture taken? Here's what you need to do in Paris to get the best shots of yourself at Christmas in the capital. From light trails to free spotlights, there's plenty to do. This year, festivals of lights are multiplying to our delight, offering ideal settings for our memories to be immortalized. From street decorations to department store installations, discover this year's must-sees.
This year, La Villette unveils a grandiose festival of lights that takes us into the fantastic world of Dali.
This year, the Village Royal, that hidden passageway through Paris, unveils a magical hot-air balloon to take photos around the red balloons that dot the site.
"Lumières en Seine" returns this year with a new, even more magical light trail. On a plateau, photo spots offer the possibility of having the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, truly the ideal place for beautiful and original souvenir photos.
For the festive season, Bercy Village takes us under a sky of mistletoe bouquets with garlands and a giant fir tree.
The Galeries Lafayette catwalk is a unique spot for anyone wanting to take a great photo under the beautiful fairytale dome and in front of this year's new Christmas tree. But you'll need a little patience to make your way along the catwalk, which is only accessible one at a time.
Head for Les Halles and the Canopée to discover this year's Christmas tree, which features 3 photo spots all around the tree. From Santa's throne to balloons and a giant bauble, we've got some pretty free souvenirs for you.
This year, the Marché de Noël de la Défense is pulling out all the stops. As well as being bigger, it also boasts more decorations and photo spots like this hot-air balloon, to our great delight. We're off to stroll, feast and skate this year!
This year, new decorations await you on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Every year, the beautiful facades of the luxury houses on this square compete with each other in beauty, making it an unmissable spot for dreamy photos.
The Parc Floral's light trail is sure to delight photographers this year. In addition to the sublime lanterns dotted around the park, certain areas are especially dedicated to photo shoots and souvenir photos, like this installation filled with roses for lovers.
At Christmas, the Galerie Vivienne, one of the most beautiful passages in Paris, is decked out in colorful garlands. Naturally, this makes it an ideal spot for beautiful photos. All the more so this year, with the addition of a pretty central fir tree.
With this short list, you're well on your way to taking the most beautiful Christmas photos in Paris this year!
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