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12/16/2004 08:26:25 AM · #1
Y'ello!

What are good places to photography in Brussells and Paris? Need some good tips. :-)
12/16/2004 09:01:46 AM · #2
Check out the pictures from my visit. I had very little time to take pictures, but here they are: //gloda.port5.com/20040422bruxelles/20040422bruxelles.htm
Near the central train station there is a cluster of museums. I don't remember the name. Something 'Royal' I think. On the way from the station to the museums, you'll probably pass under some famous clock there. At the same place there's a hill you can look down for about 100 metres. There's a statue at the top of its steps. Nearby there's a Jugendstil house, one of the last that exist. Don't forget to take shots of the atomium if you have the time!
I wish you good shooting conditions.

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12/16/2004 09:27:24 AM · #3
I've not done Brussels before (though wouldn't mind doing so one day), but I've been to Paris a few times...

If you get the chance, go up the towers of Notre Dame, as it will give you a view from the centre of Paris in all directions that is IMO better than the one from the Eiffel Tower (due to its more central location), and there's some very photogenic gargoyles too ;o)

La Defense is another good place to wander round, especially if you like taking shots of unusual modern architecture (plus there's probably the Christmas market there too). Other than that, all the classic touristy places are probably worth a look, such as the Pompedu Centre, the Louvre, the Champs Elysee (and the Arc de Triumph), Sacré Coeur, etc. Oh, and there's the old roman quarter too, with narrow winding streets and hidden gems :o)

EDIT: damn typos...

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12/16/2004 09:44:57 AM · #4
i second the roman quarter in paris, there are some great fountians and old architecture. and if you end up in that area, you should check out le cave (or somethin like that) It's a great little jazz bar. seedy upstairs, seedier downstairs, but great music.
12/16/2004 09:59:28 AM · #5
Having been to both, I would say you will be spoiled for choice.
Brussels has it`s "Grand`Place" in the centre of the city which is a huge market square enclosed with beautiful buildings.

Brugge a few miles away is a miniature Venice with canals running through the town.It also has a mini "Grand Place". Well worth a visit, if you can manage.
12/17/2004 04:36:59 AM · #6
I'm actually in Oostende now, only 20km from Brugge, I will check that out. :) Great tips so far!
12/17/2004 05:37:58 AM · #7
Originally posted by terje:

I'm actually in Oostende now, only 20km from Brugge, I will check that out. :) Great tips so far!


My wife and I were based in Ostend a few years back when on a mini tour of Belgium and Holland...it has a really nice cathedral if I remember correctly ?
You will enjoy Brugge,like Paris, it`s so photogenic.

I forgot, these are two images I had in my portfolio,one is taken from my hotel window in Paris..the other is in the "mini Grand Place" in the centre of Brugge...unfortunately, it doesn`t show the horse and carriages that operate from the square taking tourists about the town.


I would enjoy seeing the pics you get from your visit Terje.
Good shooting :)
12/17/2004 05:56:38 AM · #8
Brussels: Maneken Pis, Grand place

Paris: Montmartre, Trocadero, anywhere along the Seine river (get down to the banks)

On top of Tour Montparnasse = best view of Paris from high up, Around the Eiffel tower by night:



etc...etc...You can spend a month in Paris and still find something to shoot. One of the most photogenic cities in the world IMHO
12/17/2004 06:01:33 AM · #9
Terje, don't forget to take photos of the local ladies.
12/17/2004 06:05:49 AM · #10
Originally posted by Jacko:

Terje, don't forget to take photos of the local ladies.


*slaps forehead* How the H*** could I have forgotten that...

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