Best Paris Photo Spots for Couples: 6 Hidden Romantic Gems
6 Romantic Spots Where Paris Still Feels Like Paris
A romantic escape with your sweetheart in Paris promises a thrilling urban adventure and memories you’ll carry forever.
The city seduces with countless moods – from the polished elegance of Fashion Week to the bohemian ease of Saint-Germain, from morning espressos in sun-dappled cafés to twilight strolls past illuminated monuments.
Whether you’re planning to propose or simply seeking a quiet corner for stolen kisses during your photoshoot, these six spots offer the intimacy that eludes the Eiffel Tower at midday. Here, away from the balloon sellers and their identical photos, you’ll find the Paris that belongs to lovers.
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1. Pont Alexandre III
Alexander III is one of the most elegant bridges in Paris and photographs beautifully at any time of day, night, or even in the rain.
Featured in the dreamy final scene of Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, this magnificent bridge has become a favorite playground for lovebirds. The Belle Époque architecture, with its golden cherubs and ornate lampposts, creates an almost theatrical setting for romance.
As Chantelle, our Chief Celebration Officer (and founder and senior event planner), puts it: “I feel so beautiful and elegant when I’m on that bridge. When you look at it, you’re in awe of humanity’s ability to create such a majestic structure. It says ‘Paris’ more than any other bridge in town. Everything about it is what I associate with the City of Lights: refined elegance, romance, and sophistication.”
Visit at twilight when the bridge’s golden details catch the last rays of sun, or after dark when its illumination transforms the Seine into a glittering stage. The view toward the Eiffel Tower from the bridge’s center? Unmatched
2. Luxembourg Gardens
Tree-lined paths, centuries-old statues by Rodin and his contemporaries, and the grand Medici Fountain create endless possibilities for photographs in this Left Bank sanctuary.
The park is an oasis of calm from the bustle of the Latin Quarter, with Saint-Germain-des-Prés just a short stroll away. Even Napoleon and Josephine escaped here when palace life became too much – something about these 60 acres invites you to slow down and just be together.
Bring a blanket and settle on the lawn with French wine and cheese (and the requisite Parisian baguette). As dusk falls and the gardens empty of tourists, you’ll have the kind of privacy that’s increasingly rare in central Paris. The southwest corner near the Orangerie stays especially quiet – ideal for those kisses that deserve better than a metro platform.
3. Rue de l’Abreuvoir (La Maison Rose)
This pink restaurant on Montmartre’s most photographed street has launched a thousand Instagram posts – though its charm extends far beyond the facade.
Montmartre pulses with lively cafés, eccentric artists, and that particular Parisian joie de vivre that makes you want to linger. Begin at Sacré-Cœur for the view (yes, touristy, but the sunset panorama earns its popularity), then drift down to Place du Tertre.
Portrait artists work their easels here while café tables spill out onto cobblestones. Sit for a caricature if you’re feeling playful – gathering crowds offer running commentary on your artist’s progress, turning the whole thing into impromptu street theater. Otherwise, claim a café table and share a Pastis de Marseille, that anise-flavored aperitif that tastes like a Provençal afternoon.
Romance deepens on the walk to La Maison Rose. Wind through Montmartre’s narrow streets, arm in arm with your partner, as the tourist crowds thin out. When you reach Rue de l’Abreuvoir, you’ll understand why Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec never wanted to leave this neighborhood. Time your arrival for blue hour, when streetlamps flicker on and the pink facade glows against the deepening sky.
4. Louvre & Tuileries Gardens
Start your afternoon in the Tuileries Gardens, which connect directly to the Louvre. Hold hands and saunter along the lush promenade.
Head toward the Seine to the Terrasse du Bord de L’Eau. This tree-lined allée offers surprising privacy, perfect for breaking out the trusty blanket and treating your partner to an open-air picnic.
At sundown, when museum traffic disappears, walk past the main entrance queues to the rear section of the Louvre courtyard. Cross through the underpass where musicians, usually a violinist or cellist, fill the stone archways with echoing melodies.
When you emerge into the courtyard and see the palace and pyramids illuminated against the evening sky, you’ll understand why this spot never gets old. That’s your moment to steal a glamorous kiss with the music still drifting up from below. Standing between the glowing pyramids, take in the architectural marvels that have captivated visitors for centuries.
5. Pont des Arts
Pont des Arts offers some of the most postcard-worthy vistas in all of Paris – and yes, those views might entice you to sneak in a few French kisses.
Once known as the Love Lock Bridge, this is where couples from around the world attached personalized padlocks to the railings before throwing the keys into the Seine. The ritual was undeniably romantic, but 45 tons of metal eventually threatened the bridge’s structure, and the practice was banned in 2015.
The bridge remains worth visiting for its views alone. Look toward Île de la Cité, where a majestic weeping willow creates a natural privacy screen for couples, with Notre Dame’s towers rising in the distance. The wooden decking invites you to linger – bring champagne at sunset and watch the light change over the Seine.
While you can no longer padlock your love to the bridge, the spot hasn’t lost its romantic pull. Artists still sketch here, musicians play for tips, and couples continue to meet at the bridge’s center for proposals and first kisses. Some traditions outlast their locks.
6. The Eiffel Tower
Trocadero at sunrise offers a crowd-free view of the Eiffel Tower – arrive before dawn and watch the city wake up together.
While a kiss at the tower’s summit sounds romantic, the reality involves long queues and packed observation decks. Smart couples know better options exist. Book a table at one of the nearby private rooftop restaurants (Café de l’Homme, L’Oiseau Blanc, Secret Garden) for the same views with actual intimacy.
For something simpler, spread a blanket in the Trocadero Gardens. The sloping lawns face the tower directly – ideal for an evening picnic as the hourly light show begins. Or cross the Seine to Champ de Mars, where locals gather on the grass with wine and cheese. Bring Parisian macarons from Pierre Hermé and champagne, then find a spot away from the tourists.
The tower gets 7 million visitors annually, but when you time it right, you’ll have Paris’s most famous monument as your private backdrop.
