A vast public garden at the southern foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the side opposite the Trocadéro, between the Iron Lady and the École militaire. Lawns for picnics, open views, unrestricted access. Here is how to make the most of it and what to book nearby.
The Champ-de-Mars is a vast, fully open public garden that stretches over roughly 24.3 hectares (780 meters long by 220 wide) at the southern foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the side opposite the Trocadéro. It runs from the Iron Lady, to the northwest, all the way to the École militaire, to the southeast, in the 7th arrondissement and the Gros-Caillou district.
Its large central lawn promenades, with their open views of the Eiffel Tower, make it one of the most popular spots in Paris for picnics and relaxing. Originally a military parade ground, the Champ-de-Mars hosted several World's Fairs, in 1867, 1878, 1889, 1900 and 1937. Today you will find children's playgrounds, sports grounds, a bandstand and a Guignol puppet theater.
List of 01/10/2026, closest first.
The Iron Lady stands right at the end of the park. Skip-the-line tickets and the summit.
Explore →Boarding points at the Pont d'Iéna, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Explore →The number one viewpoint over the Eiffel Tower, on the other bank of the Seine.
Explore →In the middle of the Champ de Mars, Place Jacques-Rueff is a large 137 by 97 metre roundabout with a pond at its centre. You cross it walking up the park from the École Militaire towards the Eiffel Tower. It is an easy meeting point, with an open view of the tower.
Free access, like the rest of the park. Métro École Militaire (line 8) is a few minutes away.
Yes, it is a vast, fully open public garden with free and unrestricted access.
It stretches out at the southern foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the side opposite the Trocadéro, between the Eiffel Tower and the École militaire, in the 7th arrondissement.
The large central lawn promenades, with their open views of the Eiffel Tower, are a highly popular spot for picnics and relaxing.
Métro line 8 to École Militaire, RER C to Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel, or métro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim. The park is in the 7th arrondissement.
Enjoyed the lawns? The Eiffel Tower is right at the end of the park. Book your skip-the-line tickets or a cruise at the foot of the Iron Lady.
Sources: Wikipedia, Champ-de-Mars (Paris) (area, location, lawns, World's Fairs, access, transport).