Audio GuidePlace du Trocadero

Welcome to Place du Trocadéro, a historic square in Paris that offers some of the city’s most breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine. Created in one thousand eight hundred sixty-nine as Place du Roi-de-Rome, the square was renamed in one thousand eight hundred thirty to honor the Battle of Trocadéro. Its name changed again in one thousand nine hundred eighteen to commemorate the armistice of November eleventh, one thousand nine hundred eighteen.

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The square features a semi-circular layout with tree-lined paths and a striking equestrian statue of Marshal Foch at its center. Over time, it became a venue for military parades, political rallies, and memorable film scenes, adding multiple layers to its cultural heritage.

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Across from the square stands the Palais de Chaillot, built for the International Exposition in one thousand nine hundred thirty-seven. This modern structure now houses several museums, including displays related to maritime history and architecture, and is known as the site where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in one thousand nine hundred forty-eight.

Surrounding cafés, brasseries, and pastry shops create a lively atmosphere. The landscaped Jardins du Trocadéro, designed by Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand, provide broad lawns and fountains that invite both locals and visitors to enjoy the charm of Paris.