Passy & the village
A former village in the north of the 16th annexed by Paris in 1860, Passy has kept its chic village feel: a shopping street, the Maison de Balzac, a cemetery of celebrities. A quiet stroll just steps from the Trocadéro esplanade. Here is what to see and what to book nearby.
The village of Passy
Passy occupies the northern part of the 16th arrondissement, between the Bois de Boulogne to the west and the Seine. Along with Chaillot and Auteuil, it is one of the three former villages from which the 16th was born: once a French municipality in its own right, Passy was annexed by the city of Paris in 1860. The neighborhood has kept from this past a village atmosphere, with its tree-lined streets and elegant architecture, becoming one of the most chic residential areas of western Paris.
All of this unfolds just minutes from the Trocadéro: the Place du Trocadéro borders the Passy cemetery, and the rue de Passy opens out near the place de Costa-Rica, steps from the Palais de Chaillot. The perfect way to follow up a photo of the Eiffel Tower with a quieter stroll, among shops, a museum and views over the Seine.
To see
Nearby
Trocadéro esplanade
The number-one view of the Eiffel Tower, steps away, at the top of the neighborhood.
Explore →Aquarium & museums
The Aquarium de Paris and the museums of the Palais de Chaillot, in the Trocadéro gardens.
Explore →The Champ-de-Mars
The great lawn at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the other bank of the Seine.
Explore →Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Passy neighborhood?
Passy occupies the northern part of the 16th arrondissement, between the Bois de Boulogne and the Seine. A former village annexed by Paris in 1860, it is today a chic residential neighborhood, just steps from the Place du Trocadéro.
What is there to see in Passy?
The rue de Passy, the neighborhood's main shopping street; the Maison de Balzac, the only surviving Parisian home of the novelist; and the Passy cemetery, where Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot and Claude Debussy rest.
Is the Maison de Balzac free?
The permanent collections of the Maison de Balzac, a City of Paris municipal museum at 47 rue Raynouard, are free to visit. Only the temporary exhibitions charge admission.
How do you get to Passy?
Métro line 6 to Passy station, line 9 to La Muette, or Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9). The neighborhood is in the north of the 16th arrondissement.
After the stroll, head back to the view
The village of Passy opens out just steps from the Trocadéro. Climb back up to the esplanade for the finest view of the Eiffel Tower, or explore the Aquarium and the museums of the Palais de Chaillot.
Sources: Wikipedia, Quartier de la Muette (location, history, character, transport), Rue de Passy (shopping street, length, Passy Plaza), Maison de Balzac (address, 1840-1847 residence, free collections) and Cimetière de Passy (creation, area, notable figures).