Champ de Mars, Urban park near École Militaire, Paris, France
Description
Champ de Mars is a public garden in the 7th arrondissement of Paris that stretches between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire military building. The wide lawns are lined with rows of trees and offer space for rest, sport and leisure activities across roughly 24 hectares (59 acres).
History
The grounds served as a training field for the neighboring military school in the 18th century and took their name from the Roman god of war. Over time the exercise ground transformed into a public park that played a central role at several world exhibitions.
Culture
The name recalls the Roman god of war and the military past of the grounds, which now serve as a public garden. Families with children use the playgrounds while others sit on the lawns and enjoy the view of the nearby landmark.
Practical
The park remains accessible around the clock and allows visitors to walk across the lawns or along the paths at any time. Playgrounds, basketball courts and puppet stages offer additional options for activities and entertainment, especially for younger guests.
Did you know?
Every evening visitors watch the light show of the Eiffel Tower with roughly 20,000 lamps from the open park grounds, which offer an unobstructed view of the illuminated structure. The display repeats hourly and turns the garden into a popular meeting point after sunset.
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