Palais de Chaillot (The Trocadero), Paris

The Palais de Chaillot was built in 1937 by architects Carlu, Boileau and Azema as one of the highlights of the 1937 French last colonial exhibition.

Palais de Chaillot (The Trocadero), Paris mini guide

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Department:	Paris and surrounding area > Ile de France > Paris >
Address::	The Palais de Chaillot, Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016, Paris, France
Switch board number:	+33 (0)1 44 05 39 10
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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.

The Palais de Chaillot is also named the Trocadero as a reminder of the French victory in Spain in 1823. The Palais de Chaillot houses the Navy museum, the Mankind museum and the 1200 seats TNP theater.

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