Jardin du Trocadero
Jardin du Trocadero is home to the famous Varsovie Fountains and features probably the best view of the Eiffel Tower from anywhere in Paris
Le Jardin du Trocadero simply means the Trocadero Gardens in French. The Jardin du Trocadero is situated on the hill Chaillot beneath the Palais de Chaillot which is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, chaillot is actually the French word for rocky hill. From these gardens you will enjoy one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The original idea for the Jardin du Trocadero comes from King Louis XVIII who wanted to find some way of commemorating the conquer of Trocadero, a Spanish town, in 1823. The gardens are quite sizable at around 93,900 square metres and extend all the way from the Palais de Chaillot to the Seine River.
One of the most famous attractions and features in the gardens is the famous Varsovie Fountains, a rather remarkable series of basins which are dominated by a much larger basin. There are also twenty water cannons which are capable of shooting water up to fifty meters into the air and can push around 5,700 litres of water per second into the air. Another set of fifty six spray water four metres high and a further twelve vertical fountains throw water another seven meters into the air. All combined they create quite the impressive spectacle. The Fountains Varsovie was created in 1937 Roger Expert and Paul Maitre.
Two of the most famous or well known statues within the gardens are situated below the stairs of the Palais de Chaillot, each on an opposite side leading to the first level staircase. The statues are made out of stone. The one is called L’Homme or The Man and was sculpted by Pierre Traverse and its opposite is called La Femme or the Woman created by Daniel Bacque, La Femme is situated on the east side while L’Homme is situated on the west side. There are many other well known and well loved statues and sculptures throughout these remarkable gardens, another set is particularly remarkable, Taureau et Daim or Bull and Deer by Paul Jouve and another set called “Chevaux et Chien” or “Horse and Dog” which was done by Georges Guyot, both of which are truly remarkable works.
The garden is also home to the fabulous Paris CinéAqua Aquarium which is well worth a visit while you are in the area.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoJardin du Trocadero Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
Jardin du Trocadero Reviews
Rated out of 5
This is the best place to take pictures of and with the Eiffel Tower. It transforms into a magical place at night!!! Good for family visits and kids. I visited during the Christmas holidays, holiday decorations and lights looked pretty!!! I should also say that this place is safe, there are many police patrolling around the tourist area.
Pranav Sanghadia - 3 months ago
Immediately after you go down the stairs, you'll see this little maze. Really beautiful and well taken care of. Also very clean. You won't see a lot of people here due to most of them being above, taking pictures on Place du Trocadéro.
You can find some benches around to rest for a while after a long walk.
Alessandro Stefan - a month ago
Trocadéro Gardens undoubtedly offers one of the best vantage points for admiring the Eiffel Tower, especially at night when it's beautifully illuminated. However, the popularity of this spot means it's almost always crowded, which can make it challenging to find a good spot for photography.
While the gardens provide a stunning backdrop for capturing the iconic tower, the sheer number of visitors often results in limited space and obstructed views. Despite this drawback, the breathtaking sight of the Eiffel Tower glittering against the night sky makes it worth braving the crowds for a glimpse of Parisian magic.
Overall, Trocadéro Gardens remains a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to witness the enchanting beauty of the Eiffel Tower. Just be prepared to navigate through the crowds and exercise patience to capture the perfect shot amidst the bustling atmosphere.
Joe Aldas - 3 weeks ago
I went there during the day and night. It was such a lovely place to visit when in paris. There were some people running for a marathon so most of it was closed. You also find people selling all sort of sovineurs, crep sandwiches 🥪 . It's a nice place for pictures anyhow.
Amal Amra Tutuianu - a week ago
Perhaps the most iconic places to see, visit and enjoy the Eiffel Tower to oneself. There’s no better view once you know when to visit and at what time Of the day. (Pssst - early mornings are the best).
Puneet Ghai - 3 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M6 and M9 | Trocadéro | 6 minutes |
| RER-C | Champ de Mars | 14 minutes |
How to get to Jardin du Trocadero by Metro / RER
By Metro: Exit Metro Line 6 or 9 at Trocadero Station and, then walk through the plaza (towards the Eifel Tower) to the Trocadéro Gardens on the other side of Palais Chaillot.
By RER-C: Exit the RER-C at Champ de Mars Station and follow the promenade north along the River Seine to the Pont d'Iéna bridge. Walk across the bridge to the Trocadéro Gardens.
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Spectacular view from part way up the Eiffel Tower with the River Seine and Jardin du Trocadero in the foreground cc licensed photo by Marc Lagneau
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