Paris

[steve172]

I'm off to Paris this weekend coming with my girlfriend and will be taking my camera with me, anyone know anywhere good in particular for photography? (apart from all of it )

Will be staying near the Louvre if that helps.

 

[Arkady]

Montmartre and the Pigalle district are suitably 'grubby' in places - but watch out for thieves in the less-travelled areas...Paris can be seriously dodgy at night even in touristy areas...just like any other metropolitan area...ask advice at the hotel for where to go and where NOT to go with a camera on display - local knowledge is best...

 

[Merovingian]

A 'good' shot of the tower always goes down well. With me at least.

 

[Weetobix]

Notre Dame inside is fantastic - a tripod would probably help a lot as I found myself doing 1/3 sec exposures by hand. It's very dark in there and the candles create a lovely effect

also the Paris Catacombs are meant to be amazing, but we just ran out of time when we were there last

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_catacombs

 

[grahamc]

Hotel d Louvre? I was just there a few weeks ago...Some of my pics (still more to edit):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24070925@N08/sets/72157621876673458/

 

[kelack]

A definite must see is Paris at night with all the sights lit up - you can view it best from Tour Montparnasse: http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/uk/

Also Saint Chapelle with it's beautiful stain glass windows: http://sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/

And also Au Lapin Agile and the Montmartre Vineyard (Paris's only one) and around that area is quite lovely and quiet too and some great architecture if you have a wander round.

My Mum recommends Rue du Dragon for some great architecture too

 

[steve172]

Thanks for your suggestions guys. Will be very cautious with the camera exposed.

Hotel d Louvre?

Hotel Louvre Forum. Nice pics you have there.

 

[Grandslammer]

Some nice pics on the clickable links
http://framboise781.free.fr/Paris.htm

 

[MisterE]

Definitely Montmartre. Excellent views. Nearby on the street are the works of artists on display and for sale, worth looking at even if you have no intention of buying.