Trocadéro & Palais de Chaillot
Place du Trocadéro et Palais de Chaillot
A viewing terrace directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, the classic spot for panoramic shots of the tower. The Palais de Chaillot houses museums.
The Palais de Chaillot was built for the 1937 World's Fair. The Human Rights Esplanade between its two curved wings faces the Eiffel Tower directly. The Trocadéro Gardens and fountains extend down the steps to the Seine, making this the top spot for panoramic shots of the tower. The terrace is open all day, free of charge. Inside the Palais de Chaillot are the Musée de l'Homme, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, and the Musée national de la Marine, each with its own admission fee. It's best to visit early in the morning or after sunset, and the tower's lights flash on the hour. Metro Lines 6 or 9, Trocadéro station, exit directly onto the terrace. Watch out for pickpockets and touts on the terrace.
Opening hours
Square and terraces open all day; indoor museum closed Mon or Tue, check website
Nearby sights
- Arc de Triomphe
- Eiffel Tower
- Champs-Élysées
- Pont Alexandre III
- Seine River Cruise
- Les Invalides
- Fondation Louis Vuitton
- Musée Rodin