France La defense Alignment on Bastille day
This spot is the end of the "esplanade" with a view toward the great arch and large building on the side. The ideal spot on every July 14 (Bastille Day) where the French Patrol will fly over toward Paris Champs Elysée just behind.
Photography Tips
Prepare your focus as the jet are going fast and be ready when you see they start the color smoke over the arch as it will be just a few seconds.
Wide angle to ultra wide angle will help here
Be ready on the morning usually around 10am
Wide angle to ultra wide angle will help here
Be ready on the morning usually around 10am
Travel Information
Easy reach by metro no 1 from Paris center, metro station "Esplanade" is 20m away
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Daytime during summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:38 - 20:59
| current local time: 00:00
Photo Themes
Architecture
bastille day
leading lines
Planes
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