Information on Palais de Chaillot

History of Palais de Chaillot

Replacing an older Oriental style palace (below), the Palais de Chaillot was built in 1937 by architects Carlu, Boileau and Azema. It was one of the highlights of 1937 French colonial exhibition.

The Palais de Chaillot was named after the Chaillot hill on which it is built. The Chaillot hill on the right bank dominates the Seine river and spectacularly faces the Eiffel Tower on the left bank (right).

Palais de Chaillot, the monument

The Palais de Chaillot is also named the Trocadero as a reminder of the French victory in Spain in 1823. The French King intervened in Spain to restaure the Spanish absolute monarchy, an action far from the 1789 French revolution human rights.

The architecture of Palais de Chaillot is representative of 1937 modern architecture. Two large pavilions are separated by a large terrace providing spectacular views on the Eiffel Tower.

The attractions of Palais de Chaillot

The Palais de Chaillot hosts the Navy museum and the 1200 seats Theatre National de Chaillot.

As TNP, it was a flagship of Paris culture after world war II under the leadership of Jean Vilar, with actors Gerard Philippe and Maria Casares.

The Cafe de l'Homme is the Trocadero restaurant with the best view on the Eiffel tower.