Part of Paris First Visit Essentials
Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro
About This Place
The Trocadéro esplanade offers the most iconic and unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, with the Jardins du Trocadéro and fountains framing the foreground. In the morning, the eastern sun illuminates the tower with a warm glow against a clean sky.
Where It Is
Trocadéro / Eiffel Tower - Paris, France
Things to Know
- Tips for this place
- If you do want to ascend, book summit tickets online well in advance. The queue without a reservation can exceed 90 minutes.
- You do not need to go up the tower to have a great experience. The view from Trocadéro is the most photogenic perspective.
- When to visit
- The Trocadéro esplanade is an open public space, accessible at any time. The Eiffel Tower itself opens at 9:30am (hours vary by season).
Message from the creator
Emma
Get here before 9am if you want the classic shot without 200 people in your frame. The light on the tower at that hour is soft and golden — by noon it is flat and harsh. Trust me on this one.
Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro
The Trocadéro esplanade offers the most iconic and unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, with the Jardins du Trocadéro and fountains framing the foreground. In the morning, the eastern sun illuminates the tower with a warm glow against a clean sky.