- November visits: Full atmosphere, fewer tourists
- Weekday mornings: Peaceful shopping
- Late January: Sales at permanent vendors
- Rain days: Significantly fewer visitors
Hidden Experiences
- Passages couverts: Historic covered passages host pop-up markets
- BHV Rooftop: Secret winter terrace bar with market views
- Saint-Germain: Upscale neighborhood markets weekends only
- Bercy Village: Covered market perfect for bad weather
Photography Spots
- Blue hour at Champs-Élysées with illuminated trees
- Tuileries Ferris wheel for aerial shots
- Trocadéro with Eiffel Tower backdrop
- Montmartre steps overlooking city lights