Place du Trocadéro
At the Trocadéro, or about to head there? Here is what to see, how to get your bearings and what to book: Eiffel Tower tickets, Seine river cruises, museums and tables with a view.
Place du Trocadéro (Paris 16th) offers the best head-on view of the Eiffel Tower, about a 10-minute walk away across the Seine. On site: the Human Rights esplanade and its photo spots, the gardens and fountains, and several museums (Cité de l'architecture, Musée de l'Homme, Guimet). All around, the must-books: Eiffel Tower tickets, Seine river cruises and restaurants with a view.
Where to start ?
Tell us what you want to do. Each theme brings together the tips, the tickets and the right moves once you are there.
Visit the Eiffel Tower
Skip-the-line tickets, summit and dinner, just steps away.
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The photo spot
The Trocadéro esplanade, the best framing in Paris.
Explore →Seine river cruises
Departing from Pont d'Iéna, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Explore → ◐Attractions & museums
Aquarium, Palais de Tokyo, Guimet, Musée de l'Homme…
Explore → ◍Eat & stay
Restaurants, rooftops and hotels with Eiffel Tower views.
Explore → ◇The neighborhood (16th)
Champ-de-Mars, gardens, Passy, the story of the place.
Explore → ⬗Practical info
Métro, parking, access, walking distance.
Explore →Book your must-sees in seconds
Skip-the-line tickets for the Eiffel Tower, a guided cruise at the foot of the Iron Lady, or entry to the Aquarium de Paris right in the gardens. Skip the queue, enjoy the view.
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