Paris Photo Booth
Tour
Paris has a rich photomaton culture — the word itself is French, and the city's first photo booth dates to 1928. Find the best analog machines in the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Montmartre, and Belleville. Fotoautomat has installed vintage German machines in several cultural venues.
How many analog photo booths are in Paris?
Booth Beacon currently lists 69 analog photo booths in Paris, 66 of them verified active. They cluster in Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Montmartre, with more machines in Belleville and Bastille. A session typically costs $3 to $8 and produces a strip of four photochemical prints developed inside the machine. The tour below maps every booth with its venue, neighborhood, and operational status.
By Jascha Kaykas-Wolff, Founder & Curator · Last updated 2026-08-23
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Explore all 69 photo booths across Paris. Open in Google Maps to save your custom tour and navigate with turn-by-turn directions.
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Paris's Photo Booth Culture
The French photomaton is a cultural institution. Since the first machines appeared in Paris in the 1920s, photo booths have been an essential part of Parisian daily life — from ID photos for administrative purposes to romantic souvenirs and artistic self-portraits. Le Marais has the highest density of analog booths in the city, with bars and galleries along Rue Vieille du Temple, while the historic café district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés hosts vintage photomaton machines in century-old venues.
Paris boasts one of Europe's most extensive networks of analog photo booths. Belleville, the city's artist neighborhood, has seen newer Fotoautomat installations join the mix. The classic French black-and-white photo strip has inspired countless artists and filmmakers, from the Nouvelle Vague to contemporary photography. The Marais circuit from Place de la République to Rue Vieille du Temple covers 4–6 booths within easy walking distance.
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Paris's photo booths are spread across several neighborhoods, each with its own character:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog photo booths are there in Paris?
69 analog booths in Paris on Booth Beacon right now, 65 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 to €15 for a strip of four, based on the booths listed here. That's from the 10 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?
9 black-and-white, and 60 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?
Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmartre have the most listings. Each neighbourhood link below shows the booths in it with a map.
What kind of photo booth machines are in Paris?
3× Photomaton, Model 17, Vintage Photomaton and a few others. 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?
69 of the 69 listings were checked in the last year; the most recent was Aug 23, 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.
Local Tips
- •Bring €3–5 in coins — most Paris photomatons are cash-only
- •The Marais circuit from Place de la République to Rue Vieille du Temple covers 4–6 booths
- •Older café photomatons in Saint-Germain are sometimes temperamental — ask staff if unsure
- •Fotoautomat machines (German-style) are the most reliably maintained
- •Paris is year-round — bars and cafés keep consistent hours across all seasons
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