Key points
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400 sqm of private, interconnected salons in the heart of the 16th arrondissement.
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Remarkable ceiling heights offering ideal shooting distance for architecture and fashion photography.
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Optimal dual-aspect natural light, removing the constraints of direct artificial lighting.
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A prestigious location with a backdrop opening directly onto the Arc de Triomphe.
01 — The volumes
Spectacular volumes to showcase architecture and fashion
Le Pavillon Étoile has become a reference for demanding fashion and architecture photographers. This private mansion preserves the authenticity of classic Parisian lines while offering the technical flexibility production teams require.
Parisian architectural space reaches its peak in the structure of the salons at Le Pavillon Étoile. For architecture and haute couture photographers, every angle offers rigorous geometry and innate nobility that enhance the lines of a collection or a design.
The layout of the rooms allows you to multiply shooting angles without ever lacking distance, giving complete freedom in positioning lenses and production teams.
The historic charm of period wood panelling and ornaments
Le Pavillon Étoile stands out for its preserved original features, creating a high-quality setting for photography. Ceilings adorned with restored mouldings add depth and interest to backgrounds, while massive sculpted marble fireplaces act as natural focal points to structure compositions. Finally, the period herringbone parquet floor reflects light softly and lends a unique patina to every shot.
Height that gives you photographic distance
With generous ceiling heights, this reception apartment offers great freedom in the choice of lenses and shooting angles. This verticality is a major technical asset for installing complex lighting, suspending structures or capturing sharp wide shots. The interior perspectives allow you to work on fashion portraits or interior shots with the distance required by press and publishing standards.
Designed to host visual productions, the venue can also meet the needs of brands looking for showroom hire in Paris to present their collections or new products.
02 — The light
Optimal management of dual-aspect natural light
Light is the raw material of every fashion or architecture production. Beyond technical performance, the venue offers an ideal exposure to capture the finest nuances of the day.
The salons feature large windows that let in even, dual-aspect natural light. This configuration limits cast shadows and provides soft diffusion, ideal for respecting the colour accuracy of fabrics and the texture of materials. It is this quality of light that places our private mansion among the most beautiful places in Paris for fashion and art photography.
Large windows
Even, dual-aspect natural light.
Soft diffusion
Limited cast shadows, without direct artificial lighting.
Accurate colour
True to fabrics and the texture of materials.
When the view becomes a true part of the set, hiring a room with a view in Paris adds an extra dimension to a production or event.
03 — The location
An iconic location for exceptional productions
The studio's location brings undeniable added value to your ready-to-wear or fine jewellery visual series.
Beyond its interior decor, Le Pavillon Étoile brings the cityscape into the heart of your compositions. The windows open onto a direct panorama facing the Arc de Triomphe, offering an iconic and instantly recognisable Parisian backdrop.
For images featuring one of the capital's iconic panoramas, an apartment with a view of the Arc de Triomphe offers a particularly spectacular setting.
Its proximity to the perspectives of the Golden Triangle lets you combine Haussmann interior sessions with outdoor shots, optimising your teams' production time during Fashion Week or product launches.
Easy logistics within the private mansion and a lift make it simple to move clothing rails, filming equipment and collections, ensuring your fashion or corporate photoshoot day runs smoothly.
After a photoshoot or a product launch, the setting also lends itself to a cocktail reception in Paris, in an elegant and convivial atmosphere.
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