Photo Booths in Paris
Discover 46 analog photo booths in Paris, France. Find authentic photochemical machines with real film processing.
By Jascha Kaykas-Wolff, Founder & Editor, Booth Beacon · Published · Last updated
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The Photo Booth Scene in Paris
Looking for a photobooth in Paris? The city has two very different kinds, and knowing which is which saves a wasted trip. The grey Photomaton cabins in metro and RER stations, post offices and supermarkets are digital ID-photo machines, built for passport and carte d'identité pictures. The booths worth crossing town for are the vintage analog machines: chemical black-and-white booths that take four frames and develop a real paper strip in a few minutes. Many of the working analog photo booths in Paris are run by Fotoautomat, and they sit in cultural venues more than in bars. Montmartre has the best known, the vintage booth on Rue des Trois-Frères below Sacré-Cœur. The 19th arrondissement has the biggest cluster: the Philharmonie and Cité de la Musique at La Villette, Le Centquatre (104) arts centre, and Pavillon Puebla inside the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. Palais de Tokyo in the 16th has one for gallery-goers, and the department stores cover the shopping districts: Printemps Haussmann and Citadium near Opéra, and Galeries Lafayette on the Champs-Élysées. On the edge of the Marais, look for Bonton on Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire. The word itself is French history: Photomaton was the brand that brought automatic photo booths to France in the late 1920s, and it became the everyday French word for any photo booth. Booth Beacon lists more than 40 photo booth locations in Paris. Use the map above to find the nearest one, and check each listing's notes before you go, because analog machines break down and get moved more often than their digital cousins.
Neighborhood Guide
Montmartre (18th)
The vintage booth on Rue des Trois-Frères, a short walk downhill from Sacré-Cœur, is the most visited analog photo booth in Paris. It shoots classic black-and-white strips. Expect a queue on weekend afternoons.
La Villette & Buttes-Chaumont (19th)
The densest corner of the city for analog booths. There are machines at the Philharmonie and Cité de la Musique in the Parc de la Villette, at Le Centquatre (104) arts centre on Rue d'Aubervilliers, and at Pavillon Puebla in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. You can visit all of them in one afternoon.
Le Marais (3rd–4th)
Bonton, the children's concept store on Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, has the Marais booth most people go looking for. The surrounding bar streets also have listings; check the map for current status.
Opéra & Champs-Élysées (8th–9th)
The department stores are the easiest booths to reach on a rainy day, and they keep long retail hours. Printemps Haussmann and Citadium on Rue de Caumartin are near Opéra; Galeries Lafayette has a listing at its Champs-Élysées store.
Palais de Tokyo (16th)
The contemporary art centre next to the Musée d'Art Moderne has a black-and-white booth that suits its late opening hours. It pairs well with a walk to the Trocadéro.
Pricing & What to Expect
- —Most machines are coin-operated. Bring cash.
- —Bar-installed booths are typically accessible during venue hours.
- —Allow 1–2 minutes for photos to develop after your session.
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About Photo Booths in Paris
Paris, the city of light, hosts 46 analog photo booths in its romantic arrondissements. From the Latin Quarter to Montmartre, capture your Parisian moments in authentic photochemical style.
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French "photomatons" have been a staple of Parisian life since the 1920s. The booths are beloved for their role in creating souvenir photos, artistic self-portraits, and the classic French ID photo. The city's analog machines carry a certain romantic nostalgia.
Local Tips
- -Bring coins or small bills - many analog booths don't accept cards
- -Visit during off-peak hours for the best experience
- -Check booth status before visiting - some may be temporarily out of service
- -Allow 2-3 minutes for your photos to develop after the session
Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog photo booths are there in Paris?
46 analog booths in Paris on Booth Beacon right now, 42 of them confirmed working the last time we or a visitor checked. New ones get added as they're found and dead ones get marked, so the number moves.
How much does a photo booth strip cost in Paris?
€3 for a strip of four, based on the booths listed here. That's from the 6 listings with a confirmed price; the rest post it on the machine.
Do the photo booths in Paris take cards, or is it cash only?
Assume coins. We haven't confirmed a card reader on any booth in Paris yet — these machines are coin-op by design, and the few that have been retrofitted with tap-to-pay are the exception. If you find one, tell us on its booth page.
Are the photo booths in Paris black-and-white or colour?
8 black-and-white, and 38 we haven't confirmed. All of them are real film developed inside the machine — no digital prints on this site.
Which part of Paris has the most photo booths?
MAISON BLANCHE RATP has the most listings. Each neighbourhood link below shows the booths in it with a map.
What kind of photo booth machines are in Paris?
Model 17. The booth pages say which machine each one is, where we know.
Do I need to book a photo booth in Paris?
No. These are coin-op booths inside shops, bars, stations and markets — you walk up and use them whenever the venue is open. None of the booths listed here are hire services.
How up to date is the list of photo booths in Paris?
46 of the 46 listings were checked in the last year; the most recent was Oct 8, 2026. Each booth page shows its own date. If you've been more recently, mark it visited — that's how the list stays honest.
What if a photo booth in Paris is out of order when I get there?
It happens with machines this old. Each booth page lists the nearest alternatives, and a quick "Report an issue" from you flags it for the next person.
I know an analog booth in Paris that isn't listed — how do I add it?
Use "Submit a booth" and give us the venue, the street address and, if you can, a photo of the machine. We check every submission before it goes live.
Where can I find a vintage photobooth in Paris?
The most reliable analog photo booths in Paris are in Montmartre (the vintage booth on Rue des Trois-Frères), in the 19th arrondissement (the Philharmonie and Cité de la Musique at La Villette, Le Centquatre and Pavillon Puebla in the Buttes-Chaumont), at Palais de Tokyo, and in the big department stores. Booth Beacon lists more than 40 Paris photo booth locations; the map shows the current status of each.
Is a Photomaton the same as an analog photo booth?
Not any more. Photomaton is the French brand name that became the everyday word for a photo booth, but the Photomaton cabins in metro stations, post offices and supermarkets today are digital ID-photo machines. Analog booths use real photographic paper and chemistry, take four black-and-white frames, and develop the strip in a few minutes. In Paris many of them are vintage machines run by Fotoautomat.
How much does a photo booth cost in Paris?
An analog strip in Paris typically costs €3–5. Most vintage machines take coins only, and some are fussy about which coins they accept, so bring a mix of €1 and €2 pieces. Digital Photomaton ID-photo booths cost more and take cards.
Can I use a Paris photo booth for passport or ID photos?
Use a digital Photomaton cabin, not an analog booth. Official French ID photos must meet strict format rules, and the approved station booths can also send the photo straight to your online application. A black-and-white analog strip is a souvenir and will not be accepted for official documents.
How long does an analog photo booth strip take to develop?
Usually three to five minutes. The strip is developed and dried inside the machine, so wait by the slot. Do not touch the print surface until it comes out fully dry.
What does photomaton mean?
Photomaton is the brand that brought automatic photo booths to France in the late 1920s. The name became generic in French, the way people say Kleenex for a tissue, so French speakers call almost any photo booth a photomaton. That is why searching "photomaton Paris" and "photobooth Paris" brings up the same machines.