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Paris Night Tour Guide: Seats & Shots

Maximize your night tour in Paris with seat strategy, camera tips, and route highlights.

1/10/2026
15 min read
Big Bus Paris night tour with lights

Night tour glow

Seat strategy (night)

  • Front‑left top deck: Arc de Triomphe approach.
  • Right side through Concorde → Louvre for reflections.
  • Lower deck if wind ramps up; pop up for key segments.

Photo tips

  • Use a fast lens (ƒ2–ƒ2.8) or boost ISO to 1600–3200.
  • Rest elbows on rail; shoot bursts.
  • Clean your lens—Paris mist adds flare.

Pro move: Lock focus at medium distance; switch to manual if your autofocus hunts under sodium lights.

Highlight reel

  • Eiffel sparkles (on the hour).
  • Place de la Concorde fountains.
  • Opéra façade illumination.

Checklist

  • Gloves/hat on windy nights
  • Spare battery
  • Lens cloth

Bottom line: The night tour is a mood—leave space for serendipity and light trails.


Suggested Night Circuit

  • Eiffel → Concorde → Opéra → Arc highlights in ~75 minutes.

Camera Quick Sheet

Setting Recommendation
ISO 1600–3200 (noise acceptable for city lights)
Aperture ƒ2–ƒ2.8
Shutter 1/60–1/125 (brace for stability)

FAQ

  • Are tripods allowed? → Not on the bus; use bracing and burst mode.

About the Author

Paris Travel Expert

Paris Travel Expert

I built this guide to make your Paris sightseeing gentle, flexible, and full of small, helpful details.

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