Paris’ Most Romantic Sunset Viewpoints 📷

“On that day, I watched the sunset 44 times in Paris 🌄” 🔶 🆓 1. Galeries Lafayette Rooftop 📍 40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 ▪️ How to get there: Take the metro directly to the mall. Take the elevator to the 6th floor, then a separate escalator to the viewing platform. You can overlook the entire city and even catch a view of the Eiffel Tower. 🚶 Nearby recommendations: After watching the sunset, you can the mall. The Paris Opera House is a 5-6 minute walk away—catch an opera (remember to buy tickets in advance; shows usually start at 7:30 PM). 🔶 🆓 2. Montmartre Heights 📍 35 rue Du Chevalier-De-La-Barre, 75018 ▪️ How to get there: It takes about 30 minutes by metro from the city center. Get off at Abbesses Station (Line 12). To take the funicular, navigate to “Fragonard Shop”—Navigo cards work for free entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It’s a 15-minute walk uphill. The summit (8€) offers 360° panoramic views of Paris—with the whole city at your feet, it’s Paris’ very own La La Land. 🚶 Nearby recommendations: Before sunset, visit the square in front of Sacré-Cœur, the Mur des Je t’aime (Love Wall), Moulin Rouge, Montmartre Museum, or Café des Deux Moulins… Grab a beer 🍻, listen to street artists play guitar 🎸—this is where Paris’ real life hides, so soak up the art and freedom. 🔶 🆓 3. Pompidou Center 📍 Place Georges-Pompidou (closed on Tuesdays) ▪️ How to get there: After queuing for security, take the left escalator up to the 5th-floor platform, or take the glass elevator to the 4th floor (for a wider view). The rooftop corridor is perfect for admiring Paris’ skyline—no need to buy a ticket if you’re not visiting the exhibits! Word is it’s closing soon for a 5-year renovation—hurry, or you’ll have to wait another five years! 🚶 Nearby recommendations: For art lovers: Pompidou Center → Picasso Museum → Carnavalet Museum → Place des Vosges → Victor Hugo’s House (reverse the route if you’re here for the sunset). 🔶 🆓 4. Arc de Triomphe 📍 Pl. Charles de Gaulle ▪️ How to get there: Take the metro to Charles de Gaulle-Étoile Station. To go to the top, cross the underground passage to reach the arch. With a Paris Museum Pass, entry is free—there’s a dedicated lane, so no need to queue. For the free “cover photo” view, walk toward the Champs-Élysées after exiting the station. 🚶 Nearby recommendations: Grand Palais & Petit Palais → Dior Paris Christmas installation → Champs-Élysées → Arc de Triomphe #CitiesInMovies #FrenchRomance #ParisSunset #ParisTravel #ParisPanorama #ParisNightView #OverlookingParis #GaleriesLafayetteRooftop #Montmartre #ArcDeTriomphe