Everyone shoots the Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro at sunset. These spots give you better light without the tourist crowds around Champ de Mars.

Pont de la Tournelle — View of Notre Dame and Île Saint-Louis, gorgeous reflections in Seine near 5th arrondissement. Best light 30 minutes before sunset, bring a polarizing filter for the water.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont — Rolling hills and Temple de la Sibylle overlooking 19th arrondissement. Climb to the top for 360-degree views over Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur. Golden hour here is magical, especially in autumn with Belleville backdrop.

Pont Neuf at dawn — Empty streets, soft morning light hitting Louvre across the water and Île de la Cité. Get there by 6:30am in summer for that dreamy mist over Seine near Place Dauphine.

Square du Vert-Galant — Tiny park at tip of Île de la Cité behind Pont Neuf. Perfect for sunset shots looking west along Seine toward 7th arrondissement. Hardly anyone knows about it, locals use it for picnics away from tourist zones.