Place de la Concorde
Photo guide and photographers
Golden fountains, the Egyptian obelisk and a view down the Champs-Élysées: the largest square in Paris.
- Best time
- Sunrise or sunset
- Getting there
- Métro Concorde, lines 1, 8 and 12
- Crowds
- Heavy traffic around, calm by the fountains early
Plan your session
Place de la Concorde is all about scale and gold: its two fountains, its obelisk and its lamps catch the light beautifully at both ends of the day.
It connects easily with the Tuileries Garden and Pont Alexandre III, which makes it a great stop on a classic Paris route.
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About this spot
What can we combine with Place de la Concorde?
The Tuileries Garden, the Champs-Élysées and Pont Alexandre III are all a short walk away.
When are the fountains most beautiful?
At sunrise and sunset, when the gilded details glow.
