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
Official Website: Jardin du Trocadero
Jardin du Trocadero Reviews
Rated out of 5
The ultimate spot for picture-perfect Eiffel Tower shots!
If you're looking for the best view of the Eiffel Tower in all its glory, this is the place. Thanks to the wide open space, you can capture stunning photos without crowds in your frame — a rare find in Paris! It's a popular spot, so you'll see people from all walks of life here. Just be mindful of your belongings, as with any tourist area.
What makes this location even more special is that it's great both during the day and at night. Come in the late afternoon when the sun hits the tower from the square side — the golden light makes it look magical. And don’t miss the nightly light show — it’s simply unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone who wants that iconic Paris moment!
Oana - 4 weeks ago
Incredible spot with the Eiffel Tower views.
Jardins du Trocadéro is one of the most beautiful places in Paris if you want that perfect shot of the Eiffel Tower. The view from here is great, many photographers hang out here, professional ones, Instagrammers, couples taking engagement pics, tourists with selfie stick and more, it’s a whole scene. But it doesn’t feel overly crowded because the space is big and open.
There are these gorgeous fountains and statues all around, and when the water is on, it adds such a cool vibe to the view. At sunset, the lighting is unreal, and once the Eiffel Tower lights up, it’s straight-up magical. The whole area feels very relaxed, even with a lot of people around.
It’s also a great place to just sit and chill. You can bring a snack, hang out on the steps, or just people-watch (which is always fun in Paris). Street performers sometimes show up, and there’s a nice energy to the place without being overwhelming.
Only thing to note: watch your stuff. But overall, it’s safe and totally worth your time.
If you're in Paris and want the classic Eiffel Tower view with a great vibe and plenty of photo ops, this is the spot. You’ll probably end up taking way more pictures than you planned. 😄
Ivan Tan - 2 months ago
Wonderful place to watch the Eiffel Tower at night. Can have a picnic. Make sure to bring a blanket to sit on. Otherwise I recommend you sit way farther away from immediate surroundings where grass is not great. Walk a way for nice grass.
Mohammad Bader - a month ago
It really should be six stars. The views are spectacular. But if I have to look at one more Emily in Paris wannabe or one more social media influencer taking pictures to work on their brand, I’m going to puke. Just try to ignore them and enjoy the beautiful site — it’s worth the visit.
David Stejkowski - 2 weeks ago
A good area to visit to have a great view of the Eiffel tower. Area can be very busy but worth the look around and many pictures. Just take care of the scams and sellers in the area.
Colin - a week 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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