“Begin Again” Photo Spots

If you’re a proud fan, getting concert tickets to Taylor’s Eras Tour is sure to be a top priority. And you’re not alone! No matter how long you’ve been a fan, you do not want to miss seeing her live. 🎤 And what’s better than a Taylor Paris moment where she filmed her classic “Begin Again” music video? We’ve created the ultimate Paris Era photo tour so you can hit all the landmarks and capture memories along the way!

At Flytographer, we easily connect people with trusted photographers for fun photo shoots and have captured over four million memories worldwide. The magic of Flytographer is both the experience and the photos. Explore the city with a fun, talented photographer and get wall worthy photos to relive your trip forever. Today, we asked our local photographers to share their insider knowledge of the locations where the “Begin Again” music video was shot in Paris. Let’s jump in. 💋

TLDR

1. Palais-Royal: You can find the Palais-Royal and its gardens, where Taylor is writing in a journal on a bench in the music video, right in the heart of Paris.
2. Le Grand Véfour Restaurant: Le Grand Véfour is a famous Parisian restaurant that was a favourite for French icons Napoleon Bonaparte and Coco Chanel.
3. Rue de Beaujolais: You’ll recognize the Rue de Beaujolais as the street Taylor walks down in her très chic red pants with her European‌ dreamboat while holding a bicycle.
4. Pont des Arts: The Pont des Arts is the bridge with the locks Taylor is standing on, right at the beginning of the video.
5. Square du Vert-Galant: Square du Vert-Galant is a small park at the tip of the Île de la Cité that provides breathtaking views of the city and its many landmarks.
6. Quai de Conti: The Quai de Conti is a walk along the westward side of the Seine River that Taylor takes in the video.
7. Bonus “Begin Again” spots: If you have time, check out these iconic stops.
8. FAQ: Like, who is the guy in the video, and when is Taylor coming to Paris? 🫨 

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

1. Palais-Royal

You can find the Palais-Royal and its gardens, where Taylor is writing in a journal 📓 on a bench in the music video, right in the heart of Paris. It’s super close to Rue de Rivoli and the Louvre, but it’s easy to miss, so keep your eyes open. 👀

First built in the 17th century, the U-shaped palace features an elegant and classical courtyard bordered by stone columns that hold artwork by Daniel Buren. It’s a remarkable installation of black-and-white striped columns that are arranged in a grid pattern. You can hop and balance on these iconic striped columns, making this an amazing spot for instantly Instagrammable photos… and music videos! 🎥

Don’t miss the gardens, which hold around 500 trees. Here you can find symmetrical rose beds, two beautifully manicured lawns, trees trimmed to create an arch effect, and a fountain right in the centre of it all. If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Palais-Royal’s gardens provide the perfect sanctuary—just like they did for Taylor. 🌹 There are also plenty of boutiques and cafés around this spot, so be sure to shop, eat some croissants, and wash it all down with an espresso.

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

2. Le Grand Véfour Restaurant

Le Grand Véfour is the iconic Parisian restaurant that’s featured in the music video. It still preserves the original decor from when it was first constructed in 1784. Although it’s not featured prominently in the music video, the artwork in this world-renowned restaurant is not to be missed. 😍 Alongside beautiful mirrors, you’ll find glass-protected neoclassical paintings decorating the wall, which are inspired by Pompeian frescoes, and the ceiling is painted in the style of 18th-century Italian ceilings, featuring stucco garlands and roses. 🌹🌹

Fun fact, this restaurant was also one of Coco Chanel’s favourite places, but she wasn’t the only famous person to eat here. Napoleon Bonaparte, his wife Joséphine de Beauharnais, and iconic French author Victor Hugo were also regular guests in their time. It’s an experience of a lifetime—and you’ll always have the photos to remember it by. 📸

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

3. Rue de Beaujolais

You’ll recognize the Rue de Beaujolais as the street Taylor walks down in her très chic red pants with her European‌ dreamboat while holding a bicycle. 🚲 It’s a 128-meter-long street in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, where you’ll also find iconic locations like Le Grand Véfour, which is listed just above. 

But that’s not the only reason to visit this Parisian alley. As any true fan knows, these alleys are also referenced in the song “Paris” with the line, “In an alleyway, drinking champagne, ’cause we were in Paris.” So grab a glass of bubbly when you visit this alleyway because, just like Taylor, you’re in Paris! 🥂

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

4. Pont des Arts

The Pont des Arts is the bridge with the locks Taylor is standing on right at the beginning of the video. Originally constructed between 1802 and 1804 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte, the bridge had to be rebuilt in the 1980s. The love locks on the bridge is a tradition that started in 2008. Tourists would attach a lock with their first names written on it to the bridge and throw the key into the Seine River below as a symbol of everlasting love. ❤️ While undeniably romantic, the number of locks grew to over a million, which had a combined weight of 45 tonnes. Naturally, this damaged the bridge. As of 2015, the locks have been removed and no one is allowed to attach another one (the video was filmed in 2012). 🔒🔑

However, this iconic bridge still makes for an incredibly romantic destination. You’ll find the Eiffel Tower in the distance on the left and the Louvre on the right behind the trees. Talk about a photo op! ✨

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

5. Square du Vert-Galant

Just a little further from the Pont des Arts is a gorgeous weeping willow that Taylor sits underneath in the music video. 🌳 It’s located in the Square du Vert-Galant, which is a small park at the tip of the Île de la Cité in the Seine River that provides breathtaking views of the city and its many landmarks, such as the Pont Neuf bridge and the Louvre Museum and Palace. It’s also an amazing spot for a picnic 🧺, so you definitely don’t want to miss it on your Capture Your Paris Era tour.

Plus, for all you mega fans out there, you’ll know that Taylor also has a song called “Willow” in which she says the line, “My life was a willow and it bent right to your wind.” It doesn’t get more Swift than this. 🫶🫶

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

6. Quai de Conti

The Quai de Conti is a walk along the westward side of the Seine River that Taylor takes in the video. 📹 She crosses under the Pont Neuf bridge—the oldest standing bridge that crosses the Seine—and admires the statue of Henry IV on horseback and the architecture of Île de la Cité. 

And you can do it too! Your Paris era won’t be complete without a photo of you silhouetted underneath the Pont Neuf, just like Taylor in the video. 📸

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

7. Bonus “Begin Again” Spots

While they’re not included in the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour, here are a couple more iconic photo spots to visit if you have time!

La Palette: This café is the most featured location in the “Begin Again” music video, so it’s a must-visit for all fans in Paris. As the song goes, “On a Wednesday in a café, I watched it begin again.” Who knows? You may discover your own love story over a delicious strawberry tart and a cappuccino, just like Taylor! 🍓☕️ As you can see in the video, the café is beautifully lined with paintings and mirrored walls, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to check your red lipstick. 💋💄 Plus, the café is open from 8 am to 2 am for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks. If you want your pics to look like the video, get there in the daytime—just expect it to be busy.

Place de Furstenberg: Don’t miss out on this charming and picturesque square that Taylor rides through on her bike 🚲, wearing a cute floral dress and chunky sunglasses 👗🕶️. While this square is actually a road, the surrounding buildings form a kind of courtyard that’s perfect for strolling or riding a bicycle. It can be found nestled among the web of streets between the left bank of the Seine and the Boulevard Saint-Germain, in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. 

Curious about other totally Instagrammable photo spots in Paris? Check out our guide to the Top 10 Places to Take Photos in Paris. 

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

FAQ

Is Taylor coming to Paris?

Yes! Taylor will be taking her Eras Tour to the Paris La Défense Arena in the Nanterre arrondissement. Here are Taylor’s Paris tour dates:

• Thursday, May 9
• Friday, May 10
• Saturday, May 11
• Sunday, May 12

Where was the “Begin Again” music video filmed?

The “Begin Again” music video was filmed in Paris at the iconic locations we’ve mentioned in this article, such as La Palette café, the Post des Arts, and the Palais-Royal gardens.

Who wrote “Begin Again”?

What a question! As any fan knows, Taylor wrote the song herself, as she writes all of her own music and lyrics, and it’s from her already classic album “Red.”

Who is the guy in the “Begin Again” music video?

The gorgeous man who Taylor is with in the video is Vladimir Perrin, a French actor. You can see his work in Dan Levy’s recent movie Good Grief, in which he plays a small role as the second half of a sweet couple. 

Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer. Laura and friends capture memories in Paris along the Capture Your Paris Era photo tour.

Capturing your Paris Era

Have we inspired you to get in your Paris Era?! Grab your besties and your lipstick 💄, and book one of our local photographers for the ultimate Paris Era photo tour! Lucky for you, we’ve got Flytographers at many of Taylor’s concert destinations around the world, so you can book a photoshoot anywhere she goes. ✨

Note: The Capture Your Paris Era photo tour is not endorsed or affiliated with Taylor Swift or her management.