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Best sunrise spots in Paris without Trocadéro tourist crowds

Everyone knows Trocadéro for Eiffel Tower sunrise but it's getting crowded. Here are my secret spots:

Pont Neuf at 6:30am: Whole bridge to yourself, incredible Seine light hitting Île de la Cité. Classic Paris postcard without anyone else.

Place des Vosges: Red brick arcades glowing in morning light, shadows perfect for portraits. Coffee truck usually there by 7am at Rue de Birague corner.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: Temple de la Sibylle on the cliff, 360° city views from Belleville heights. Worth the trek from center via Line 7 bis for the drama.

Bring thermos coffee, dress warmly. Golden hour starts 30 minutes before actual sunrise, hits Haussmann limestone perfectly.

emmashotsemmashots17/09/2025

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