Discover Trocadéro’s 25 best spots for your trip in Paris

A guided tour of the Eiffel Tower climbing 674 steps to the second floor with a small group (up to 20), with commentary on the tower's history and role in both World Wars. An elevator ride to the summit (3rd level) can be added for panoramic views over Paris.

Place du Trocadéro sits atop the Chaillot hill, flanked by the twin wings of the Palais de Chaillot. The square opens onto terraces overlooking the Jardins du Trocadéro, with tiered fountains cascading down toward the Seine and the Eiffel Tower beyond.

It draws visitors for photographs and views, with street performers and vendors often present, and serves as a starting point for walks through the surrounding gardens.

Carette is a popular café serving breakfast and pastries, best known for its rich, velvety hot chocolate paired with fresh butter croissants. Expect a chic, classic Parisian setting with a lively atmosphere, and be prepared for a queue, though it tends to move quickly.

A favored spot for a relaxed morning coffee break.

Located steps from the Eiffel Tower, La Casa di Alfio offers a warm, convivial setting for authentic Italian cuisine. The menu highlights homemade fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, traditional specialties, and hearty desserts.

Open seven days a week from 10am to 2am, it's suited for a relaxed meal in a cozy, elegant atmosphere.

A one-hour evening cruise along the Seine, departing from Port de Suffren near the Eiffel Tower, taking in illuminated landmarks like the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Musée d'Orsay. There is no onboard guide; commentary is available via a downloadable app in over 10 languages, with background music setting the mood.

L'Oiseau Blanc pays tribute to early aviation, its decor and name inspired by the pioneering aircraft. Perched on a rooftop, it offers panoramic views of Paris alongside a refined dining experience.

Service is attentive, with staff often praised for enhancing the atmosphere. A notable choice for those seeking both scenery and a memorable French dining setting.

A relaxed one-hour boat cruise along the Seine, departing right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Passengers glide past landmarks including Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville, with optional audio commentary in 14 languages via an interactive web app.

Departures run every 30-60 minutes depending on season.

Perched on the roof of the Jean Nouvel-designed Musée du quai Branly–Jacques Chirac, Les Ombres pairs a glass-walled dining room and terrace garden with sweeping views over Paris and the Eiffel Tower. The menu blends classic Parisian brasserie dishes with contemporary techniques, using ingredients from responsible fisheries, farms and artisan producers.

A starlit ceiling effect accompanies evening service, and the adjoining bar offers cocktails and light Mediterranean plates.

Designed with a distinctive garden facade, this museum houses the Galerie des cinq continents and Plateau des Collections, presenting art and cultural objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Exhibits include photography, sound collections and rotating temporary shows.

The site also features a reading room, library, bookshop and restaurants, with guided tours and workshops available for visitors.

Musée Guimet houses extensive collections spanning Afghanistan, India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan and the Himalayan world, including sculpture, ceramics and textiles. Spread across three sites near place d'Iéna, it presents both permanent holdings and temporary exhibitions, such as one on Silla-era Korean treasures.

A research library and auditorium support its role as a center for Asian art scholarship.

Pont de Bir-Hakeim spans the Seine near the Eiffel Tower, combining an elevated metro viaduct with a lower pedestrian and vehicle level. Cast-iron columns and decorative ironwork line the structure, and the bridge is a popular spot for photographs due to its unobstructed sightline toward the tower.

It has also appeared in several films.

Pont d'Iéna spans the Seine, connecting the Eiffel Tower area with the Trocadéro gardens on the opposite bank. The bridge offers open views of the river and surrounding landmarks, making it a natural stop for walkers moving between the two sides.

Its position along the water draws steady foot traffic, especially at points offering unobstructed sightlines to the tower.

Also known as the Palais Galliera, this museum near Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie is dedicated to the history and craft of fashion. It holds no permanent collection display, instead organizing themed temporary exhibitions exploring clothing, textiles and fashion trades.

Guided tours, family visits and craft workshops are offered alongside each exhibition, with an online resource library including videos and podcasts.

A 1.5-hour lunch at Madame Brasserie, on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, with a seasonal 3-course menu by chef Thierry Marx. Guests choose between the Brasserie Menu or the more indulgent Madame Menu (with champagne and wine pairing), and can select central "Cœur Brasserie" or Seine-view seating.

The Serres d'Auteuil, dating to the 1890s, house a rotating collection of tropical and Mediterranean plants across several ornate glass greenhouses in the 16th arrondissement. Reviewers particularly recommend it as a romantic or photogenic stop, less crowded than the city's larger, more famous gardens.

The area beneath the Palais de Tokyo has become one of Paris's most iconic informal skate spots, its smooth concrete domes and ledges drawing skaters from across the city and beyond. It sits right next to the museum itself, making it easy to combine a skate session with an art visit.

The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, part of the City of Paris's network of 14 museums, houses collections spanning modern and contemporary art alongside a program of temporary exhibitions. Recent and upcoming shows feature artists such as Florian Krewer, Kerry James Marshall and Simone Fattal, and the museum also hosts the Prix Marcel Duchamp.

It is open Tuesday to Sunday, with a late-night opening on Thursdays for temporary exhibitions.

Maison La Roche was designed by Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret in 1923-25 for the art collector Raoul La Roche, and stands as one of the earliest built expressions of Le Corbusier's modernist principles — pilotis, ribbon windows, and open floor plans that would influence architecture worldwide. It's now run by the Fondation Le Corbusier and open to the public as a museum.

This photo shoot experience starts near the Cité de l'Architecture at Trocadéro, offering a professional photographer and a series of session times throughout the morning and afternoon to capture Eiffel Tower views. Reviewers consistently rate it highly for the quality of the photos and the flexibility of solo, couple, and group formats.

Palais de Tokyo hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions across large, industrial-style galleries at 13 avenue du Président Wilson. The site includes a bookshop, restaurants and Le Yoyo, a bar and club space, along with talks, workshops and artist interviews.

Free late-night openings run on summer Thursday evenings. Programming changes regularly, featuring diverse artists and performance events.

Located close to the Eiffel Tower, this aquarium displays a varied collection of fish and a notably large array of jellyfish. Visitors can watch shows and view videos detailing the history of the site and its species.

The atmosphere is family-friendly, with exhibits presented in a way reviewers describe as both engaging and respectful to marine life.

This paint-and-sip workshop pairs a guided painting session with a glass of wine, set in a space near the Trocadéro with Eiffel Tower views as inspiration. Reviewers praise the warm welcome and attentive instruction, making it approachable even for complete beginners.

Le Belair occupies the second floor of the Maison de la Radio, pairing a coppery metallic-slat ceiling with contemporary architecture for an intimate, softly lit setting. Velvet banquettes form cozy alcoves throughout the space.

The bar serves crafted, unusual cocktails alongside a wine and beer list and tapas. Open Thursday to Saturday evenings, from 18:30 to 2:00.

A roughly 2-hour dinner cruise aboard the Capitaine Fracasse, gliding past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre. The seated 3-course dinner is prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and guests can step out onto the open-air terrace at any point during the cruise for photos and views.

A 30-minute private photo shoot with a professional photographer after dark, covering two nearby viewpoints. All raw photos are delivered within a day, followed by 8 professionally edited final shots within a week.

One flat fee covers groups of up to 15.