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Champ-de-Mars

Name: Champ-de-Mars
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Discover the Champ-de-Mars, the great lawn stretching from the Eiffel Tower to the École Militaire. Settle in for a picnic and watch the tower light up at night from one of Paris's best free viewpoints.

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Reasons to go

Originally laid out as a military parade ground for the adjacent Ecole Militaire before becoming a public park.
Hosted both the 1889 and 1900 World's Fairs, the former for which the Eiffel Tower itself was built.
Offers a free nightly view of the Eiffel Tower's light show, which sparkles on the hour after dark.

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Full description

The Champ-de-Mars was originally a parade ground for the adjacent military academy before becoming the public park it is today, hosting the 1889 and 1900 World's Fairs along with countless picnics and gatherings at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. It remains one of the best free spots in Paris to sit, picnic, and watch the tower, especially as it lights up at night.

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Address

75007 Paris, France · Champ-de-Mars

Website

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Hours

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Best season

Summer

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Bring a picnic and watch the Eiffel Tower's nightly light show, on the hour after dark
arrive early on weekends, prime picnic spots fill up fast
keep an eye on belongings, it's a popular spot for petty theft.

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Reviews

One of the best free photo spots in Paris. Wide open lawn with an unobstructed view straight up at the Eiffel Tower — perfect for getting the whole tower in frame, especially at sunset or after dark when it sparkles on the hour. Gets crowded, especially near the tower base, but there's plenty of space to spread out on…

J Grant

1/5

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