Palais du Trocadéro
Palais du Trocadéro, Destroyed palace in France.
The Palais du Trocadéro was a grand palace in Paris's 16th arrondissement, designed by architects Gabriel Davioud and Jules Bourdais for the 1878 World Fair. It occupied the Chaillot hill and commanded sweeping views across the Seine directly toward the Eiffel Tower.
The building was constructed in 1878 as the main exhibition pavilion for the World Fair and later became a venue for concerts and cultural performances. In 1937 it was demolished to make room for the Palais de Chaillot, which was built for that year's World Fair.
The site was a gathering place for concerts, theater performances, and art exhibitions that showcased French creativity and talent. It drew crowds of people interested in experiencing the country's cultural achievements.
The palace no longer stands, but the Trocadéro gardens remain accessible and offer excellent views of the Eiffel Tower from various vantage points. The terraces and fountain areas are free to explore during daylight hours and provide good spots for photographs.
The structure stood for only about 60 years before being demolished, yet its horseshoe-shaped layout profoundly influenced the design of the current plaza. This architectural legacy remains visible in how the modern Trocadéro site is organized today.
Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1843
Architects: Gabriel Davioud, Jules Bourdais
Official opening: 1878
Architectural style: eclectic architecture, Moorish Revival architecture, Byzantine Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.86278,2.28722
Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20
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