Place de la Concorde
Paris, France
Place de la Concorde is a vast public square in Paris, sitting at the eastern terminus of the Champs‑Élysées. Its open layout frames the historic Luxor Obelisk and two ornate fountains, making it a central waypoint between the Tuileries Garden and the famed avenue.
Why choose Place de la Concorde
You’ll feel the pulse of Parisian history as you stand beneath the towering obelisk and watch the fountains dance, a perspective you can’t get from quieter parks or indoor museums. The square’s 24‑hour accessibility lets you capture its ambience at any hour, from sunrise to late night.
Best for: History · Architecture · Photography · First-timers
Start your Parisian square stroll here
Begin at Place de la Concorde, then wander nearby landmarks for a relaxed half‑day walk.
- Morning — Place de la Concorde
- 11:00 — Tuileries Garden
- Afternoon — Louvre Museum
Visit tips
- Arrive before sunrise for the clearest view of the obelisk and fountains.
- Stand on the north side of the square for fewer tourists in photos.
- Visit early morning for softer light and fewer crowds.
- Allow 30 minutes to wander the square and photograph the monuments.
Plan your visit
- Recommended duration: 30 minutes–1 hour — includes time for photos
- Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00 — soft light and fewer crowds
- Hours: 00:00–23:59
- Category: attraction
- Rated 4.6 by 70581 reviewers
- Tags: central location, photography, historical monument, open all day
Nearby attractions
- Louvre Museum — attraction, 17 min walk
- Musée d'Orsay — museum, 9 min walk
- Tuileries Garden — attraction, 6 min walk
- Palais Garnier — attraction, 13 min walk
- Pont Alexandre III — attraction, 7 min walk
- Musée de l'Orangerie — attraction, 3 min walk
More things to do in Paris
- Eiffel Tower
- Louvre Museum
- Arc de Triomphe
- Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
- Musée d'Orsay
- Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
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