Freedom of panorama is a legal provision allowing anyone to reproduce a copyrighted work located in a public space, provided that this reproduction is not used for commercial purposes. This exception, enshrined in the 2001 European Copyright Directive and incorporated into the legislation of several European countries, including France, aims to reconcile copyright protection with freedom of artistic expression.

This exception authorizes various activities such as taking photographs of buildings or historical monuments, drawing architectural works, creating artworks based on architectural structures, or publishing images of buildings or historical monuments on online platforms or social networks. These non-commercial uses are thus permitted under the freedom of panorama, offering creative freedom while respecting the rights of authors.