Louvre and Tuileries
Photo guide and photographers
The glass pyramid, the palace courtyards and the long alleys of the Tuileries Garden: classic Paris at its grandest.
- Best time
- Sunrise, before the crowds
- Getting there
- Métro Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre, lines 1 and 7
- Crowds
- Very busy once the museum opens
Plan your session
The Cour Napoléon and its pyramid are among the most photographed places in Paris. At sunrise, the courtyard is quiet and the pyramid reflects the first light, which makes clean, elegant pictures possible.
Walk on to the Tuileries Garden for trees, statues and benches, or to the arcades of the Rue de Rivoli for a softer, more intimate light.
2 photographers shoot here
About this spot
Can we take photos at the Louvre pyramid?
Yes, the outdoor courtyards are open to everyone. Come early to have them almost to yourselves.
What can we combine with the Louvre?
The Tuileries Garden, the Palais-Royal and the Seine quays are all within a few minutes’ walk.
