A trip to the Eiffel Tower is incomplete without passing through this haven of tranquility and peace known as Eiffel Tower Gardens.
The Gardens at Eiffel Tower are home to various flowers and canopy trees.
Enjoy the natural carpet of soft green grasses, making the Eiffel Garden a perfect spot for picnics.
Visitors must walk through these gardens to reach the Esplanade and ascend the Eiffel Tower.
The best part is you don’t need a ticket to stroll around the gardens. It’s absolutely free!
The Paris Eiffel Tower gardens also make the best spot for photography.
The original Garden had two promenades, ponds, a Grotto with waterfalls, and a Belvedere.
Jules Vacherot designed it for the 1889 World Fair to provide a scenic entry to the tower.
Top Attractions at Eiffel Tower Gardens
Many sites around the Eiffel Tower gardens are not to be missed.
They are must-see sites near the tower and hold significant historical values and stories.
The Belvederes
The Belvederes are known for providing the best Eiffel Tower view, making it the perfect spot to click pictures.
Follow the pathways (from entrance 2 in the east or exit 2 in the north) to get to the Belvederes located at Allée Jean Paulhan.
You will also find several flowering plants and shrubs, giving an aesthetic look to the greenery around the tower.
The Cave
You’ll find a cave in the gardens of Trocadero, known as Grotto in French.
However, these caves are not yet open to the public to explore.
But, blessed by a waterfall falling into the basin, this place makes the surroundings look more mystical.
200-Year Old Sycamore tree
Before wrapping up your trip, visit this 200-year-old Sycamore tree near the West exit (Exit 2) of the Eiffel tower.
Planted 200 years ago, in 1814, this tree still stands out from other trees in the Garden due to its 65-foot height.
The Chimney
This Chimney near the west exit of the tower is one of the few relics representing the tower’s history.
It was once an outlet for the steam produced by the machinery that powered the tower lifts.
Due to its red-brick structure, it creates an illusion that a castle is hidden behind the trees.
The Iron Lady’s Pond
If you are searching for tranquility while connecting with nature, make sure you visit the Iron Lady’s Pond.
The garden has two ponds, one near Allée des Refuzniks and the other beside Allée Jean Paulhan.
These Iron Lady ponds are home to various animal life and attract birds of varied species.
This is a must-visit site if you are exploring the Eiffel Tower’s Gardens.
Restaurants and shops at Eiffel Tower Gardens
Get to the Esplanade to munch on some delicious bites you can enjoy at the site or take away.
The restaurants and shops around the tower’s ground level deal in various delicacies and souvenirs.
So, if you wish to stock up on souvenirs for your friends and family or satiate your hunger pangs, the Esplanade is the place to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the Eiffel Tower have a garden?
Yes, the gardens around the Eiffel Tower are beautiful.Â
Eiffel Tower Gardens is a magnificent botanical wonder home to several varieties of trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants that provide greenery surrounding the crowded Tower area.
2. What time does the Eiffel Tower Garden open?
The gardens are open 24 hours a day and can be visited anytime.
3. Is the Eiffel Tower garden free?
Yes, the Eiffel Tower garden is free for everyone.
4. How old is the Eiffel Tower Garden?
The Eiffel Tower Garden is 145 years old.
The Gardens were constructed in 1878 and restored to their original beauty in 2019.
5. What is there to see at the Garden near the Eiffel Tower?
Along with being home to a 200-year-old sycamore tree, the Gardens have two ponds, a cave, a belvedere, and lots of other vegetation.
6. What are the gardens in front of the Eiffel Tower?
The garden in front of the Eiffel Tower is known as the Champ de Mars.
They provide a lovely green area for picnics and socializing and are accessible to the general public.
7. Who planned the Garden of the Eiffel Tower?
Jules Vacherot originally created the landscape, which Dietmar Feichtinger Architects and VOGT Landscape Architects later updated.
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