La defense Alignment on Bastille day, France

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France La defense Alignment on Bastille day

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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

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 in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:40 - 16:59 | current local time: 22:40

Photo Themes Architecture bastille day leading lines Planes

Locations Paris La Defense Grande Arche de la Defense Île-de-France

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