Place et Jardins du Trocadero, Paris
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Trocadero - by Dimitry Anikin on Unsplash
Description
The Trocadero consists of 3 areas: the square, the esplanade and the gardens. It is in the 16th arrondissement, up a small hill directly across the Seine from the Champs de Mars from where visitors can get some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower in the city. The place was named in honour of the Battle of Trocadero (in Spain in 1823) and the Palais de Chaillot was laid on the esplanade - it now houses the Cite de l'architecture et du Patrimoine, the National Naval Museum and the Musée de l'Homme. The Aquarium de Paris can be found in the gardens area.
Access & Transport
The Trocadero metro station (lines 6 and 9) is by far the best way to get there alongside the bus: there are 6 avenues leading to the Place du Trocadero and 2 more between the gardens and the Seine river.
Instructions & Recommendations
There are no gates, so the area is open 24h a day. We would recommend using it as an approach to the Eiffel Tower and visit one of the several museums located there. Besides the Eiffel Tower, it makes sense to combine a visit there with a sightseeing or lunch cruise on one of the bateaux mouches operators. The Quai Branly Museum is also a good option.
Environmental & Social
The main energy consumption is for the water fountains, otherwise we deem this activity to be environmentally neutral. Socially neutral.
Conclusion
The Trocadero Esplanade and Gardens are a great stop on a walking tour of Paris, between the Eiffel Tower and the Bois de Boulogne or Arc de Triomphe. We would recommend it if the area is not too crowded but otherwise do not worry, good pictures of the Eiffel Tower can be taken elsewhere.
Key positive
Pleasant gardens and several museums on the site
Excellent views of the Eiffel Tower
Very easy to get to
Key negative
You are likely to be bothered by street vendors
Can be crowded with tourists
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:0h 45m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo