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Outdoors 16th arrondissement, Paris

Jardins du Trocadéro

An outdoor spot in 16th arrondissement, Paris, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.

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Jardins du Trocadéro in 16th arrondissement, Paris
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Why go

Terraced gardens and fountains facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, the classic place to watch it sparkle.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Paris, alongside 7 sights, 3 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is Eiffel Tower, 0.4 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
16th arrondissement
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
After dark

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Paris, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Eiffel Tower

    Iron landmark with views from the second floor and summit.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hôtel Plaza Athénée

    Palace hotel on Avenue Montaigne with red awnings, a short walk from the Champs-Élysées lights.

    Stay · 1.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Champs-Élysées

    The avenue's plane trees are wrapped in lights from late November into January, running up to the Arc de Triomphe.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Musée d'Orsay

    Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in a former Beaux-Arts train station.

    Sight · 2.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Angelina

    Tearoom on Rue de Rivoli since 1903, known for thick hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc pastries.

    Food · 2.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Printemps Haussmann

    Belle Époque department store next door, known for its animated Christmas windows and lit domes on Boulevard Haussmann.

    Shopping · 3.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Jardins du Trocadéro is a stop on our Paris & Reims route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Paris

Jardins du Trocadéro is our only outdoors pick in Paris; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Paris guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Paris run from 6°C in January to 25°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Jardins du Trocadéro itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Paris from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Paris weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
48.86083, 2.29000
Destination
Paris, France

Jardins du Trocadéro: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jardins du Trocadéro?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Jardins du Trocadéro. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jardins du Trocadéro?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: On New Year's Eve arrive early; access points are controlled and the area fills up.

Is Jardins du Trocadéro free?

Yes, we list Jardins du Trocadéro as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jardins du Trocadéro?

Jardins du Trocadéro appears on Paris & Reims, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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