CIR Studio vs Le Studio Honoré: reviews, rates and alternative in Paris (2026)
A shoot on a fully equipped 70 m² stage, by the hour or by the day, in the 17th.
A shoot with two settings, studio and Haussmann apartment, in daylight, in the heart of Paris.
Side by side
✅ = the advantage. 13 criteria: 2 for Le Studio Honoré, 2 for CIR Studio
A full shoot day, all in
- €450 for 8 hrs, excl. or incl. VAT not stated
- I.e. €375 excl. VAT if the price includes VAT
- Equipment and lighting included
- Strobes, lights, stands and furniture included
- Studio + Haussmann apartment
- Assistant included, on site throughout the session
For the same length of time, the difference depends on something CIR does not state: €11 excl. VAT more at CIR if its price excludes VAT, €64 excl. VAT less if it includes VAT. What our price pays for: a second setting, the Haussmann apartment, and daylight.
Which one for your project?
CIR Studio, if…
- 👉You need 70 m² and 6 m of working distance
- 👉Your session fits into one or two hours
- 👉You are based in west Paris
- 👉You want a turntable or a smoke machine on site
Le Studio Honoré, if…
- 👉You want two settings in one booking: a studio and a Haussmann apartment
- 👉You shoot in natural light, in the living room
- 👉You want to know the cancellation policy before you book
- 👉You want a price clearly shown excl. VAT, from €139 excl. VAT
Le Studio Honoré in pictures
Frequently asked questions
CIR Studio or Le Studio Honoré: which should you choose?+
CIR Studio is a 70 m² stage with a 3.20 m ceiling and 6 m of working distance, on rue Léon Cogniet in the 17th, with strobes, LEDs, modifiers and furniture included. Le Studio Honoré is a 60 m² photo studio with a Haussmann apartment in Paris 1st, suited to fashion, portrait and brand content in natural light.
How much does CIR Studio cost?+
As of 2 October 2026, CIR Studio lists €450 for an 8-hour day, €250 for a 4-hour half day and from €70 per hour, without stating whether these prices include VAT. Le Studio Honoré offers 8 hours for €439 excl. VAT and starts at €139 excl. VAT for 2 hours.
Is Le Studio Honoré a good alternative to CIR Studio?+
Yes, if you want two settings rather than a single stage. Both studios include lighting, but Le Studio Honoré adds a Haussmann apartment with daylight in the same booking, shows its prices excl. VAT and publishes its cancellation policy. CIR keeps the edge on floor area and one-hour sessions.
What are Le Studio Honoré's reviews like?+
Le Studio Honoré has a 5.0 Google rating from over 470 reviews. You book online, with no phone call or email needed, at a clear rate from €139 excl. VAT for 2 hours.
Method and sources
Public information collected on 2 October 2026 from both studios' official websites and Google listings. Rates may change: check them before booking. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@pixelproduction.fr and we will correct it within 48 hours.
- cir-studio.com/reservation and cir-studio.com/service-page/location-studio-à-la-journée: rates, minimum booking, extras
- cir-studio.com/location-studio-photo-paris: address, floor area, furniture
- cir-studio.com/matériel and equipment list PDF (cir-studio.com/_files/ugd/f25981_dda68d076e0f462ab43c2bb63c3348d6.pdf): equipment
- cir-studio.com/mentions-légales: no cancellation policy published (footer link to the home page)
- Google Maps listing “CIR STUDIO”: 5.0 from 42 reviews
- lestudiohonore.fr: rates excl. VAT, floor area, equipment, opening hours
- Google Maps listing “Le Studio Honoré”: 5.0
- lestudiohonore.fr/annulation: cancellation policy