Paris such a beautiful city and the perfect place to celebrate your daughter’s Quinceañera or Sweet 16. If you have been considering visiting Paris for your family’s vacation, and would like to explore options for your daughter’s Quinceañera photo shoot, I can help! As an English-speaking American photographer living in France, I adore working with families who are looking to capture their time in the City of Light with Quinceañera photos to love . Here are some of the 5 Best Places for Quinceañera Photos in Paris.

Eiffel Tower

Certainly, no visit to Paris would be complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. This incredible feat of engineering was created for the World’s Fair in 1889, and has captivated the imaginations of the world ever since. A timeless symbol of the romance of Paris, photographs with the Eiffel Tower are memorable and beautiful. They simply say to anyone who sees them, ah they were in Paris!

But where to go for the best views of the Eiffel Tower, and the best Quinceañera photos? That’s where I come in, as your Quinceañera photographer, I’ll take you to my very favorite spots with stupendous views. There are so many amazing spots with views of the Eiffel Tower, but these are some of my favorites.

Trocadero

Trocadero used to be the site of a castle, but it was torn down long ago. Since the 1930s, its been an incredible viewpoint of the Eiffel Tower across the river, and also hosts two museums, the Museum of Man and the Museum of Architecture. Photographs here are everyone’s dream, as it’s the most famous spot to get that iconic Quinceañera photo!

Seine River

The views of the Eiffel Tower along the Seine River are unparalleled. It’s the closest you can get to photograph to the monument without being on it. It’s a lovely and calm place, with charming cobblestones. I love photographing Quinceañera along the river, especially in the rain, it’s simply magical.

Bir Hakeim Bridge

This beautiful bridge is perfect for Quinceañera! It serves as a frame to the Eiffel Tower and gives a unique perspective from the west of the famous landmark. The bridge is famous in its own right, having served as a location for many TV shows and movies. It’s a super popular spot for incredible photo opportunities.

Bridges of Paris

Another of the The 5 Best Places for Quinceañera Photos in Paris. In addition to the Bir Hakeim Bridge, there’s a number of other fantastically atmospheric bridges that are perfect to capture your daughter’s Quinceañera photos. One of my favorites is the Pont Alexandre III. Built at the turn of the century, it boasts cherubs and Art Nouveau lanterns, that are simply spectacular.

Another bridge I love to photograph Quinceañera is the Pont des Arts. This pedestrian bridge is right across from the famous Louvre Museum, and is so scenic. On the one side you can see the Eiffel Tower in the distance, on the other side you can see the other famous Paris bridges and portions of the Latin Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Paris.

The Louvre Museum Courtyard

Once the stomping grounds of Kings and Queens, the world famous Louvre Museum is famous for its treasures on the inside, but the jaw dropping architecture on the outside is so worthy of your daughter’s Quinceañera photos! She’ll feel like a princess as she saunters through the courtyard past the iconic glass pyramids and the impressive statues and architectural details. It’s really like something out of a fairytale!

The Louvre stretches nearly to the very pretty Tuileries Gardens, an oasis of tranquility in this busy city of Paris, and Quinceañera photos in the gardens, especially in summer, are especially gorgeous!

The Islands Around Notre Dame Cathedral

One my favorites in Paris, the two islands that surround the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ile de la Cité and the Ile St Louis, are too charming for words. Your daughter will feel transported into a time long forgotten, with cobblestones, cute little streets, that wind around like a maze, incredible independently owned boutiques and some of the best little cafes in Paris. It’s an absolute delight to capture Quinceañera photo sessions in this neighborhood.

Not only the neighborhood itself is quaint and charming, but the venerable Notre Dame Cathedral is worthy of Quinceañera photos too. This stunning cathedral dates to the 12th century. Victim of a terrible fire in 2019, the cathedral has risen from the ashes and is now more beautiful than ever. It’s such an important part of the history and fabric of Paris.

Montmartre

Many people have never heard of Montmartre, a village within Paris. Montmartre is the absolute most incredible location for your daughter’s Quinceañera photo session for so many reasons. Finally, we have another of the 5 Best Places for Quinceañera Photos in Paris.

A neighborhood within a city, Montmartre is on the tallest hill in Paris, called the “butte”. Adorned with the Sacred Heart Basilica (Basilica de Sacre Coeur), like a white dove, at the top of the hill, the viewpoints from the basilica in Montmartre are unbelievable. You can see everything from here, and it makes Paris seem so vast.

While Montmartre is an incredibly touristy neighborhood, it also retains its authenticity to some degree. Back in the day, artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and others used to gather here and work, and socialize. You can almost feel their spirits still lingering over these charming, sinuous steets.

If you’re up for an artists sketch of your own, the Place du Tertre in Montmartre is where you’ll find dozens of artists sketching tourists just like they’ve done for decades. It’s the ultimate souvenir from your time in Paris.

For Quinceañera photos, I love to photograph with other iconic backgrounds, such as the cabaret Au Lapin Agile. Even to this day, this cabaret operates and welcomes tourists to sing and enjoy French hospitality. The building itself is so pretty and one of my favorite areas to roam in Montmartre.

Finally, the famous La Maison Rose restaurant, on the pretty Rue de l’Abreuvoir, one of the most photographed spots in all of Paris. It’s so scenic and makes you feel like you’ve discovered the real Paris, the Paris of yesteryear.

In addition to basilica and these charming streets of Montmartre, it goes without saying that there’s a lot of cute cafés for Quinceañera photos too! It’s so fun to grab a croissant and a hot chocolate, particularly at the end of the photo session!

Book A Quinceañera Photo Shoot to Celebrate!

Capturing these precious, fleeting memories are so important! As a friendly and helpful Paris Quinceañera photographer, I adore working with families who are here to celebrate this precious time in their daughter’s life. I know Paris so well and the hidden spots, too. I’m patient and specialize in working with young women who may be a bit camera shy or who don’t love having their photo taken. I’ll make it so easy and enjoyable for the entire family!

I Hope This Helps You Plan Your Quinceañera in Paris

I’ve love to answer any questions you have about Quinceañera in Paris, and to show you some of my incredible work, too. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information, I can’t wait to chat with you!