Palais de Chaillot
palais de Chaillot · 파리 16구
museum and former capitol building in Paris, France
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:28
Welcome to the Palais de Chaillot, a site that arguably offers the most famous view in the world. Standing on the Trocadéro hill, this vast neo-classical complex was built for the 1937 Universal Exhibition, replacing the earlier…
Listen in the app2The Trocadéro Terrace: The World's Stage1:17
You are standing on the Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme, the vast marble terrace that separates the two wings of the Palais de Chaillot. This is 'ground zero' for Eiffel Tower photography. …
Listen in the app3The 1937 Architecture and Monumental Style1:20
The architecture of the Palais de Chaillot is a prime example of the 1930s 'Style Monumental.' Architects Louis-Hippolyte Boileau, Jacques Carlu, and Léon Azéma designed the buildings to be both grand and functional. The two…
Listen in the app4The Gardens and the Warsaw Fountain1:09
Descending from the terrace, you enter the Jardins du Trocadéro. The centerpiece of these gardens is the Fountain of Warsaw, a massive water feature consisting of a long basin with twenty water cannons that can shoot jets of…
Listen in the app5Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine1:11
Within the eastern wing of the Palais de Chaillot lies the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, the largest architecture museum in the world. It is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in how the cities of France…
Listen in the app6Musée de l'Homme and Maritime History1:17
The western wing of the palace houses the Musée de l'Homme and the Musée National de la Marine. The Musée de l'Homme is dedicated to the evolution of humanity, exploring our biological origins and cultural diversity. …
Listen in the app7The Best Cafes and Hidden Spots1:12
Around the Palais de Chaillot, you can find some of the city's most charming cafes and hidden corners. After a few hours of exploring the museums and taking photos, the Cafe du Trocadéro or Carette offer a classic Parisian…
Listen in the app8Closing1:22
As we conclude our visit to the Palais de Chaillot, we leave with an indelible image of Paris in our minds. We have stood on the 'balcony of the world,' looking out across the Seine to the iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower, a view…
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What is Palais de Chaillot?
Palais de Chaillot is a place in 파리 16구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 파리 16구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 16 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8623, 2.2881 |
| Last updated |
