At the heart of the Champ‑de‑Mars, the Eiffel Tower Gardens form a peaceful oasis, free and open 24/7. Originally designed for the 1889 World’s Fair, this green space actually predates the Eiffel Tower itself. In 2018, Paris entrusted VOGT Landscape LTD and Dietmar Feichtinger Architects with a full renovation, reviving its Belle‑Époque viewpoints, grottoes, ponds, and historic pathways.

Under the shade of around a hundred trees—including a 200‑year‑old plane tree planted in 1814, standing 20 m tall—and among 2,000 shrubs and 20,000 perennials, visitors can admire cascade‑adorned grottoes, two ponds home to carp, ducks, and herons, and a historic red‑brick chimney from former elevator machinery. Walking paths wind to newly unveiled viewpoints offering previously hidden angles of the Tower.

The space is perfect for everyone: families, couples, photographers, or anyone seeking a relaxing moment. Benches and lawns invite picnics, while tree‑lined paths complement a stroll through the Champ‑de‑Mars.

At night, the garden takes on a romantic, tranquil atmosphere, illuminated by the sparkling lights of the Tower—a captivating contrast between nature and monument .

Practical info: free entry, no ticket required, open year‑round, security checks at Refuznik and Paulhan entrances. Accessible via Bir‑Hakeim Metro (line 6), Trocadéro (line 9), RER C (Champs‑de‑Mars), and buses 42, 69, 82, 87. Restrooms nearby. The garden is eco‑conscious, with bins to maintain its cleanliness.

2025 update: from May 28 to Sept 15, the 1st‑floor terrace transforms into a suspended garden featuring plant sculptures, pergolas, novel lemonades, and seasonal snacks—adding a green extension above the gardens.