Place du Trocadéro
In line with the Eiffel Tower
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.
Walk down the axis
From the square to the Tower, a ten-minute walk in a straight line. Each stop has its own page.
Place du TrocadéroThe Human Rights esplanade, the most famous viewpoint over the Tower.You are here
Palais de ChaillotMusée de l'Homme, Cité de l'architecture, Paris Aquarium.On the square
Gardens & fountainsThe pools and water cannons, just below the esplanade.3 min walk
Pont d'IénaPedestrian since 2024. Boarding point for Seine cruises.7 min walk
Eiffel TowerTickets from €14.80, summit, restaurants inside the Tower.10 min walk
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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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