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At the Trocadéro, monumental architecture, works of art, and cultural institutions come together around a single iconic site: the Palais de Chaillot
On September 19 and 20, 2026, European Heritage Days once again invite the public to discover the monuments, institutions, and historic sites that shape France’s cultural heritage.
This year’s event places a special focus on the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage, with tours, events, and special openings organized throughout the capital. At the Trocadéro, several events offer a unique way to explore the Palais de Chaillot and the institutions it houses.
It’s the perfect opportunity to spend a day in this iconic Parisian neighborhood, enjoying cultural discoveries, architecture, monumental works of art, and a culinary break with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
The Trocadéro brings together several facets of Parisian heritage within a particularly compact area. This makes it easy to plan a walking tour of the neighborhood without having to travel all over the capital.
Discover the Palais de Chaillot from a Different Perspective
Even before stepping inside its museums, the Palais de Chaillot is worth taking the time to admire.
Designed for the 1937 International Exposition by architects Louis-Hippolyte Boileau, Jacques Carlu, and Léon Azéma, the current building was constructed starting in 1934, building upon the structures of the former Palais du Trocadéro, which was built for the 1878 World’s Fair.
Today, its two wings form one of Paris’s most famous architectural vistas. Between them, the esplanade opens onto the Trocadéro Gardens, the Seine, the Champ-de-Mars, and, of course, the Eiffel Tower.
But Chaillot’s heritage can also be discovered in its details. Monumental sculptures, decorative elements, and works commissioned for the 1937 Exposition are integral to the site’s identity.
Take Advantage of the Events Organized at the Trocadéro
During Heritage Days, several institutions at the Palais de Chaillot are offering events that allow visitors to explore their collections and learn about the challenges of preserving them.
The National Maritime Museum, in particular, is organizing sessions that take you behind the scenes of heritage restoration. On Saturday, September 19, for example, the public will have the opportunity to learn about the craft of restoration through a piece brought out of storage, as well as the restoration project for the FNRS III bathyscaphe.
These events offer a different perspective on our heritage: that of the men and women who work to preserve and pass it on.
Visiting the Trocadéro during Heritage Days also invites you to look up.
The architecture of the Palais de Chaillot was conceived as a unified whole where the building and artistic creation engage in a dialogue. The monumental sculptures are thus an integral part of the decor and still tell the story of the 1937 International Exposition today.
This rich heritage is evident even in the immediate surroundings of the Café de l’Homme. Even before you sit down at a table, a monumental work catches your eye: Hercules subduing a bison.
Overlooking the panoramic terrace of Café de l’Homme, Hercules Taming a Bison is an integral part of the restaurant’s landscape. Café de l’Homme itself presents it as one of the first works visitors see upon arriving on its terrace.
This imposing bronze composition is the work of French sculptor Albert Pommier. Created in 1937, it is part of the decorative program for the Palais de Chaillot, designed for the International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques Applied to Modern Life. The Paris Musées collections also specifically identify the work and its creator at this location.
Its presence serves as a reminder that Café de l’Homme is not merely located near a historic monument. It is an integral part of this architectural and artistic ensemble.
During Heritage Days, this proximity takes on a special significance. The gaze shifts from the sculpture to the architecture of the Palais de Chaillot, then opens up to the gardens and the Eiffel Tower. Heritage thus naturally accompanies every stage of the visit.
After a morning spent exploring the Trocadéro, lunch can also be part of the itinerary.
Located inside the Palais de Chaillot, Café de l’Homme lets you stay in this historic setting while taking a break with a view of one of Paris’s most iconic panoramas.
From the terrace, a statue of Hercules subduing a bison dominates the scene, while the Eiffel Tower looms on the horizon. Between the two lie the Trocadéro Gardens and the Champ-de-Mars.
Make Lunch a Stop on Your Tour
The exploration continues on your plate as well. Under the direction of Chef Wilfried Graux, the cuisine at Café de l’Homme follows the rhythm of the seasons and showcases carefully selected ingredients.
Café de l’Homme’s fall menu naturally extends this day dedicated to heritage, with seasonal dishes created by Chef Wilfried Graux. Lunch thus becomes a gourmet interlude before continuing the tour of the neighborhood.
Above all, this arrangement ensures that the flow of the day remains uninterrupted: you never leave the Palais de Chaillot or the Trocadéro panorama. The meal simply fits in between two stops on the tour.
You can start your morning right on the Trocadéro esplanade, taking the time to admire the architecture of the Palais de Chaillot and the monumental works of art that surround it.
The tour can then continue at one of the institutions participating in the European Heritage Days, depending on the events scheduled for September 19 and 20, 2026.
At lunchtime, Café de l’Homme offers a break right inside the Palais de Chaillot, facing the Eiffel Tower. The afternoon can then continue around the Trocadéro before heading down to the gardens, the Seine, and the Champ-de-Mars.
It’s a way to experience Heritage Days without having to traverse all of Paris—instead, taking the time to explore a single neighborhood and see places you thought you already knew in a new light.
At the Trocadéro, heritage isn’t just found behind museum doors. It can be discovered in the architecture, the artworks, the landscape, and even from a table facing the Eiffel Tower.
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