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Sunset

Golden Hour at Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

Watch the sun dip toward the WSW, gilding the onion domes of the cathedral.

Best time: 16:29About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:36

    Le Cafe des Lettres

    Grab a wine and linger in the cobblestoned courtyard of Le Cafe des Lettres.

  2. 17:06

    Parc Monceau

    Walk 9 minutes ENE to Parc Monceau. Stroll past the statues and the entrance rotunda as the light begins to soften.

  3. 17:21

    Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

    Stand before Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting its final warm glow on the gilded onion domes.

  4. 17:51

    Ladurée

    End with a treat at Ladurée. The tea room is open late, perfect for digesting the view with a macaron or tea.

Local tip

Le Cafe des Lettres is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the courtyard before heading out. Ladurée is open until 22:00, ensuring you can finish your treat before it closes.

Check before you go

  • Le Cafe des Lettres hours: Mon-Sat, noon-23:00
  • Ladurée hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paris (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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