Photo Competition
The most beautiful view of Paris
Until August 20, 2025, the observatory invites amateur and professional photographers to capture and share the most beautiful panoramas of the capital and their unique vision of the City of Light.
The selected photographs will be exhibited at the Paris Montparnasse Observatory in the autumn, and the winners will receive several awards.
A photographic experience open to all
The competition is open to all photography enthusiasts, regardless of level. Whether curious amateurs or seasoned professionals, all are invited to take part by sharing their shots on Instagram with the dedicated hashtag: #PlusbellevuedeParis
The principle? Capture and share the most beautiful view of Paris from a variety of vantage points. Architectural detail, iconic monument, scene of life… Each view is an invitation to celebrate the urban poetry and timeless elegance of Paris.
The public, alongside Observatoire Paris Montparnasse and its partner Phototrend, will be invited to vote for the most beautiful views of Paris, and thus highlight the 10 finalist photographs.
A dedicated exhibition and prestigious prizes
The 10 finalist photos will be exhibited from September 1 to October 10, 2025 at the Observatoire Paris Montparnasse, facing one of the most beautiful views of Paris.
The three overall winners will receive the following prizes:
🥇 1st Prize
An unlimited pass for the Paris Montparnasse Observatory until it closes
Two tickets to visit each of the Magnicity sites around the world – Berliner Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower) in Berlin (Germany), 360 Chicago Observation Deck in Chicago (USA), Euromast in Rotterdam (Netherlands), and Highline Warsaw in Warsaw (Poland).
A €300 reward
His or her photo on permanent display at the Paris Montparnasse Observatory
🥈 2nd Prize: A €200 prize
🥉 3rd Prize: A €100 prize
Competition schedule
July 10 – August 20: Photos received via Instagram with the official hashtag #PlusbellevuedeParis
August 21 – 23: Selection of the 32 best photos by a jury made up of the Observatoire Paris Montparnasse team and media partner Phototrend
August 23 – 30: Voting for the 10 finalists – selection of 8 photos by the public on Instagram and 2 photos by Observatoire Paris Montparnasse and partner Phototrend
September 1 – October 9: Public vote to elect the winners, at Observatoire Paris Montparnasse via a QR code and online
September 9 at 6:30 pm: Exhibition opening – in the presence of the press, influencers and selected photographers
October 10: Announcement of the winners on the Observatoire Paris Montparnasse Instagram account
About Phototrend, our competition partner
Phototrend is an independent online medium dedicated to photography, informing, educating and inspiring since 2008. It offers news, equipment tests, practical guides, portraits of photographers and cultural discoveries for all levels, from beginners to professionals. With a clear and accessible tone, it accompanies enthusiasts in their practice and photo culture, while covering major trends and events in the sector.
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