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
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: NoJardin du Trocadero Hours:
Opening 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
Official Website: Jardin du Trocadero
Jardin du Trocadero Reviews
Rated out of 5
We walked through here on our way to climb the Tower and it has an almost instantly recognizable view (one of the Bond films had scenes shot here, amid many other films or photographs). A great view of the tower ahead over the top of the pond, and interesting sculptures within the gardens themselves.
Graham Tranter - a week ago
I absolutely love this area to view the Eiffel Tower! Treated myself to a lovely morning breakfast with a view, as you can see from my photos. Some couples are there to take their wedding photos, and i happened to be at the right spot to see this beautiful bride and groom with the Eiffel Tower ❤️ later on the morning i took a walk further down for a different seating area and view ... can not get enough of the Eiffel Tower view 😍
Janice Cheng - 2 weeks ago
An iconic landmark that truly lives up to its reputation! The view from the top is breathtaking, offering a stunning panorama of Paris. The best time to visit is around sunset for a magical experience. Expect long queues, so booking tickets in advance is highly recommended. The light show at night is absolutely mesmerizing. A must-visit when in Paris!
belafkih yassine - 2 weeks ago
The views! You can see so much of downtown Paris from here. Great views of the Eiffel Tower. The crowds are always present and you should always be on the lookout for pickpockets. But it’s free to walk around and a great location for picture taking. Day or night it’s a great place to visit. There are elegant fountains and expansive lawns leading down the Seine River. There are a number of sculptures that can be found around the gardens and a few walking paths you can explore. Well worth a visit especially if you are visiting the Eiffel Tower.
Eric Feazel - a week ago
Amazing place to view the Eiffel Tower from. If you want a view of the tower especially when it sparkles then you need to come to this spot. Lots of people so choose a good time late night.
Varun K - a month ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M6 and M9 | Trocadéro | 6 minutes |
| RER-C | Champ de Mars | 14 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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