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Place du Trocadéro

Free

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.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The square sits atop Chaillot hill between the twin curved wings of the Palais de Chaillot, built for the 1937 World's Fair.
  • 2Its terrace offers one of the classic framed views of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, with tiered fountains cascading through the gardens below.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Arrive early morning or around sunset to avoid the crowds of tourists and photographers who gather for the classic Eiffel Tower shot
  • 2the terrace can get very congested midday.

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, France · TrocadéroGoogleApple
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Hours

  • 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
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Booking

Walk-in