Paris 8th arrondissement
Getting married in the 8th arrondissement
The Paris of palace hotels, from Concorde to Parc Monceau
A Paris wedding photographer since 2014, I work with couples across the west of the city. The 8th is the Paris of grand luxury: the highest concentration of palace hotels in the capital, Place de la Concorde, the Madeleine and the tree-lined walks of Parc Monceau.
The spirit of the 8th
The 8th is the arrondissement of assumed splendour. Here stand the greatest Parisian palace hotels, a few streets from one another, between Concorde, the Champs-Élysées and the Golden Triangle. A Paris of prestige, where every address carries a signature.
Wedding venues in the 8th
The palace hotels of the 8th
The Hôtel de Crillon on Place de la Concorde, Le Bristol on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the Plaza Athénée on avenue Montaigne form an exceptional trio. See all palace weddings in Paris.
The Hôtel de la Marine and Concorde
Recently restored, the Hôtel de la Marine opens its salons and loggia onto the most beautiful square in Paris. Steps away, the Madeleine and its colonnades offer a ceremony setting of rare solemnity.
Parc Monceau and the town hall of the 8th
For the couple session, Parc Monceau offers an interlude of greenery, its colonnades and its bridge, in the heart of this prestigious quarter. The town hall of the 8th holds ceremonies just minutes from the palace hotels.
The way I photograph
I work as a candid documentary editorial photographer. I do not pose my couples; I document their day as it is truly lived, seeking the light rather than imposing it. Amid the luxury of the 8th, this approach brings the truth and emotion that beautiful addresses alone cannot provide.
I cover the whole of Paris and the Île-de-France; full details of my collections are on the investment page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover the entire 8th arrondissement?
Yes — from Concorde to Parc Monceau and from the Champs-Élysées to the Golden Triangle, in its palace hotels, its private mansions and at the town hall of the 8th.
Do you work regularly in the palace hotels of the 8th?
Yes — palace weddings are one of my favourite terrains. I know their codes, their light and their teams, which lets me remain discreet and efficient in these exceptional houses.
Let’s talk about your wedding in the 8th
Tell me your intended date and a few words about the spirit of the day. I reply within forty-eight hours.
Pierre-Yves Queignec, documentary editorial wedding photographer in Paris since 2014. Coverage in French and in English. Available in the 8th, throughout Paris and the Île-de-France.
