Palace of the Trocadero. Trocadero Square

It is located on the right bank of the Seine, on the same axis with the Military Academy and the esplanade of the Champs de Mars. In the Middle Ages, there was a fortress on the site of the Chaillot Palace.

History of the palace

The Palais de Chaillot was built in 1878 before the World Exhibition. The extensive building stood for more than 60 years and was extensively renovated before the next World Trade Forum was held in 1937. The architects of the Palais de Chaillot were Carlu, Boileau and Azema. The palace consists of two arched wings, each of which is 195 meters long. From the terrace of the Palais de Chaillot there is a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars and the Military Academy. Today the palace building houses an extensive museum complex.

In the eastern wing of the palace there is an exhibition of monumental art. The western wing houses the Maritime Museum, which was moved here from the Louvre. On display in this museum is a model of the ship “Pretty Woman”, on board of which Napoleon’s ashes were delivered to France. The Museum of Man, which displays ethnographic and anthropological collections, is worthy of attention. This museum is famous for its unique documents on the origins of man.

Another interesting one museum at the Palais de Chaillot is the Cinema Museum with a huge collection of exhibits telling about the history of cinema. Just below the level of the palace, in the depths of the hill that descends to the Seine, there is an underground hall of the National Theater Chateau, the stage of which is located directly under the Seine. The interiors of the theater are also decorated with decorative paintings by Maurice Denis, Friez, Dufy and Bonnard.

Garden of the Palace of Chaillot was also reconstructed after the 1937 World's Fair. The exhibition area is decorated with powerful fountains, which are the largest fountains in Paris. This garden has an aquarium containing all types of fish found in the rivers and lakes of France.

Located on the opposite bank of the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower. It is located on a hill where an ancient castle once stood. In 1937, construction of a new Palace – Chaillot (Palais de Chaillot), which was timed, like many other things in Paris, to coincide with the 1937 World Exhibition.

The building of the Chaillot Palace dates back to the 30s, it is made in a laconic, rather austere style, characteristic of that time. The absence of rich decor and bright colors, emphasized geometric shapes, all this is characteristic of constructivism. The structure consists of two large pavilions, deployed in the form of arcs, between which there is a 60-meter terrace. It offers a magnificent, most successful view of the symbol of Paris -. This is also where the garden and park complex begins, which combines beautiful flower beds, ponds, amazing staircase descents, sculptures and unusually large fountains (the most powerful in Paris!).

Today in the halls Chaillot Palace are located:

MMuseum of monumental art in France(Mus?e national des Monuments Fran?ais) allows you to get acquainted with important stages in the history of the country's architecture in almost one visit. Here, in miniature, a large number of French monuments, copies of famous buildings and structures of epochal significance for the people of France are presented.

National Maritime Museum(Mus?e national de la Marine) preserves memories of an era of exceptional discoveries and voyages, centuries-old traditions of assembling models of warships and collecting them. The exhibition includes more than three thousand exhibits, and about 500 models, these are multi-scale models of ships and boats. Here you can see
a model of the sadly world-famous Titanic, next to a surprisingly realistic model of Napoleon's pleasure boat, and much, much more... The walls of the museum are decorated with rare engravings and paintings, antique and naval instruments, ship cannons and flags.

The Museum of Man (Mus?e de l’Homme) has always been of great interest to visitors, but at the moment, as part of the renovation, it is closed for reconstruction until 2012.

A little lower from the building, going down to the Seine, there is a hall underground National Theater of Chaillot(Theatre National de Chaillot). This is one of the largest arenas in Paris, where concerts, theater performances, opera performances and festivals are held. At one time, this stage hosted such stars as Jeanne Moreau, Gerard Philippe, Vladimir Vysotsky... Here you will receive aesthetic pleasure from a wonderful evening in a cultural atmosphere.

There is also a super modern Torcadero Aquarium Cin?Aqua, which has been closed for more than 20 years. Today it is considered one of the ten largest innovative aquariums in the world, being the pride of the residents of Paris. Aquarium
Torcadero has gathered a huge amount of marine life and live underwater shows are regularly held right before your eyes. Documentary films about the life of animals and entertaining cartoons for children are shown. And, being in a long tunnel, you can “come face to face” with a live shark or stingray and even see the process of their feeding. But the children will rejoice the most! After all, you can pet a real carp, sturgeon or exotic goldfish.

The Palais de Chaillot is a great place for those who want everything at once. Only here you can find all kinds of entertainment, from a romantic walk in the park, visiting museums, the theater, an aquarium and ending with a gourmet dinner in a Japanese restaurant.
Address: 1 Place du Trocad?ro et du 11 Novembre

Paris is a wonderful and romantic city. It has a large number of historical and cultural monuments.

The Palais de Chaillot is one of the many landmarks in Paris. It was built in 1937 on the site of the Trocadero palace. Now Chaillot is a beautiful, geometric building, made in gray tones. From the palace grounds there is a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower - the most frequently visited structure in the world.

On the territory of the palace there are several museums, namely: the Cinema Museum, where visitors are presented with a huge variety of documentaries and feature films from France.

The Maritime Museum displays a large number of models of ships and other equipment, from the 17th century to the present. The famous but sad fate of the Titanic, the boat of Napoleon Bonaparte, is presented to tourists. The walls of the museum are decorated with wonderful old engravings. The Museum of Man presents a huge exhibition that tells about the life of people, starting from the moment they appeared on earth. Five continents are shown, but the African continent is revealed the most.

The Museum of Monumental Art allows you to get acquainted with the buildings and monuments of France in miniature. In the depths of the earth there is a Museum Theater. The large theater arena hosts concerts, festivals, and theatrical performances by the most famous actors in the world.

Next to the Theater Museum there is an aquarium, which is one of several largest aquariums in the world, of which the French are very proud. Its uniqueness is that it contains a huge number of marine inhabitants; in the long tunnel you can encounter a shark, a stingray, and see the process of their feeding.

The palace grounds are decorated with a picturesque garden and gorgeous illuminated fountains. This wonderful place will not leave anyone indifferent.

You can get to Paris by any means of transport: plane, train, bus. Directly to the palace - from the train station to the Trocadero metro station (Line M6, M9), or by one of the sightseeing buses. The cost of a theater ticket is from 10 to 40 €, a museum ticket is from 2 to 16 €.

Updated: 10/15/2015

The subject of our attention, the Chaillot Palace, made in the neoclassical style, is located in the seventh capital of France - Paris. On the opposite bank of the river. The Trocadero quarter is located on the Seine, where the majestic Eiffel Tower stands. This is an elevated piece of land on the north bank of the Seine.

The quarter owes its name to a historical event - the capture of a fortress that previously belonged to the Spaniards. Although it belongs geographically to the seventh administrative district of Paris: it stands apart. You can get here by crossing the Seine along one of three bridges, all of them are unique, of amazing beauty with their own history:

1. Pont Alma - originates near the entrance to the Paris sewers.
2. The Pont Debilly is a modern pedestrian crossing that starts from the Quai Branly Museum. Walking along it, you will find yourself in front of the famous modern Tokyo Palace.
3. Nice Jena Bridge - starts north of the Eiffel Tower. The road along it will lead you to the Chaillot Palace.

Story

The Palais de Chaillot is considered one of the largest palaces. It stands on the site of the former Tocadero Palace. The construction of the palace is associated with the opening of the World Exhibition in 1937.

The Chaillot Palace (Palais de Chaillot) is located on the embankment of the famous Seine River. You can admire the Eiffel Tower and see the Champs de Mars from the terrace of the palace.

In the inner part of the palace there are the Museums of the Fleet, Man and Cinema.

Cultural heritage

Scenes for the film “The Four Hundred Blows” were filmed on the palace grounds in 1959. In 2007, scenes for the film "Siko". The film “French Kiss” (1995) was filmed here. This is an incomplete list of films that were filmed on the palace grounds.

Emile Zola mentions the palace in his work "Page of Love". Fans of the science fiction writer H.G. Wells probably remember his work “The World Set Free,” which contains memories of the palace.

Location

The Palais de Chaillot is located at 1 Place du Trocadero et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris, France. It is marked on all guidebooks and tourist routes.

Prices for theater and museum

Information for theater gourmets: the cost of an entrance ticket to the theater for one person costs from 10 to 40 euros. The price depends on the selected seats (box, stalls, balcony).

Those wishing to visit the museum should prepare from 2 to 16 euros per person.

Useful information for tourists

How and when does the Chaillot Palace work?
The palace is open to tourists four days a week. The exceptions are Tuesday and Saturday - these are rest days. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday you can wander around the halls starting at 11 o'clock in the afternoon. Closing time – 19.00. On Thursday, the palace will open its doors for visitors starting at 11.00. Work ends on this day late in the evening at 21:00.

What type of transport can you get there?
Getting to the Palais de Chaillot is not a problem. This can be done in several ways:

• at the famous: Trocadero station;
• or by ground transport - one of the shuttle buses number 22, 30, 32, 63;
• You can get there from any area of ​​Paris by taxi. Although numerous traffic jams are unlikely to make the trip a joyful one;
• A walking walk will be pleasant and unforgettable (it all depends on where you are and where the journey begins).



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