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

Superb view of the Eiffel Tower from the Jardin du Trocadero
Superb view of the Eiffel Tower from the Jardin du Trocadero cc licensed photo by lazha

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: No

Regular 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

Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5Trocadéro Gardens Star Rating

4 Star Rating Stunning views of the Eiffel tower and generally a very nice area. Just be aware of all the sellers. They are selling their items illegally and there is no guarantee on the quality, materials, etc. Also, with so many people and sellers in the area, this is a prime spot for pick pockets. Please keep your valuables close to you and do not bend over to pick up anything that someone else has dropped. Use common sense.

Mike Forsman - 8 days ago

5 Star Rating Great place to view the tower night and day! Especially in night when it's sparkling it's so beautiful. The place is very crowded, just have this in mind, you can go picnic if you want. but the view is worth it. I definitely recommend to visit it 2 times

Anthony M - 1 month ago

5 Star Rating Great place to view the tower night and day! Especially in night when it's sparkling it's so beautiful. The place is very crowded, just have this in mind, you can go picnic if you want. but the view is worth it. I definitely recommend to visit it 2 times

Maria Rangelova - 3 months ago

5 Star Rating It’s just fantastic. A huge wide plaza just on the other side of Eiffel Tower as it witnesses its magnificent beauty and majestic presence. Lots of green areas but unfortunately with current construction on the site. The plaza has multiple freelancer artists and shows every day. I enjoyed time spent there where time just flies.

Ahmed Reda Donia - 2 months ago

5 Star Rating Great place to view the Lady! We went afternoon and evening. Many different models being photographed with small entourages. Beware of scammers and pickpocketing. Don't interact with men selling tourist items on blankets. They are professionals, there every day and night, doing everything possible to get $ from you. Once they see police, they quickly fold blankets with items inside and run! Only to return when coast is clear. Block them out and enjoy the beautiful plaza and view of the Eiffel Tower.

C F - 1 month ago

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Directions

Metro / RER Line Nearest Station Walking Time
M6 and M9Trocadéro‎6 minutes
RER-CChamp de Mars14 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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