rachelle_m. Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hello all, I'm a bit of a fireworks freak, and since I am in France this year over the summer, I would like to catch one of the fireworks displays that will take place on July 14th. At the moment my top two choices are Paris (obvious) and Carcassonne. However, I am open to other suggestions if people have some. What I would really like to know, however, is the practical info concerning both locations. Paris -- are the fireworks set off in the Champs de Mars, or on the Palais de Chaillot side? In addition, are there any practical areas where a person could set up a tripod to get good shots of the fireworks? I don't mind waiting in a location for hours (I've waited more than 14 hours in some locations) to get a good spot where I can set up a tripod hassle-free, but I'm not sure what the possibilities of doing that is in Paris at that time (especially with the crowds). Carcassonne - basically, the same question -- where are there good vantage points for tripod-wielding photographers (and not merely just someone who wants to see the show)? I do usually go early and scout around for good locations, but I'd appreciate any advice from anyone who has actually been to these events and has some inside knowledge of them. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Rachelle, I can not speak to Bastille day ,but I was in a Paris on new years and the police cancelled the fireworks, as they were worried about riots and unrest at the time. I hope someone in the know answers your specific question,as it was pretty disapointing for me as well as the French crowd who knew nothing of the canceled show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 We were in Carcassonne for the Embrasement des Murs a few years back. Truly spectacular. Everybody seems to line up on the main road just South of the Old City, near the top of the hill. It is a good vantage point for a general view, but you better get there early for a good spot with nobody in front of you. There might be better angles for photos, closer to the city, but you may have to check with the locals (Get there a day early and walk into a few photo shops.) An advantage over Paris: You're pretty much guatanteed good weather in Carcasonne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg_na Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 In Paris, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jul85/sets/593837">the fireworks will be right in front of the Eiffel tower</a>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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