16th Arrondissement Paris: What To See, Where To Walk & Stay
From the Trocadero, the Eiffel Tower stands directly across the river – Mark Craft
The 16th Arrondissement runs along the west side of Paris, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Bois de Boulogne. At the river, the terraces at the Trocadero face directly across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. Passy and Auteuil form the main residential areas, along with museums such as the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée Marmottan Monet.
Hotels range from larger properties near the Champs-Élysées on the eastern edge to smaller addresses along residential streets. To the west, the Bois de Boulogne extends across a large part of the arrondissement, with lakes, paths, and gardens.
What To See In the 16th Arrondissement
The Trocadero terrace faces the Eiffel Tower across the Seine– Mark Craft
At the Trocadero, the terrace looks directly across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. The open plaza, long fountains, and broad steps form one of the most recognizable settings in Paris.
A short distance from the river, the quartier of Passy includes smaller squares, food shops, and cafes. Along the river, the quays run below the terrace, with bridges linking to the Left Bank.
The View of the Eiffel Tower
The terraces at the Trocadero face directly across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower, with a wide esplanade framing the view. The Palais de Chaillot overlooksthe space, and the fountains extend down toward the river.
Early morning brings clearer light and fewer people on the esplanade. The lines of the terrace remain visible, and the tower stays fully in frame.
Trocadero
The Trocadero centers on the Palais de Chaillot, with two curved wings framing a broad esplanade above the Seine. The open space extends across a series of terraces and steps, with long fountains running down toward the river.
From here, the Eiffel Tower stands directly across the water. The elevation and scale give the area a clear structure, making it both a landmark and a natural stopping point in the 16th.
Bois de Boulogne
Bois de Boulogne occupies a large section of the western 16th, with lakes, wooded paths, and formal gardens. Rowboats circle Lac Inférieur, and smaller gardens and quiet corners sit just off the main paths.
The park also includes several distinct destinations. Restaurants and seasonal cafes appear across the grounds, along with the Fondation Louis Vuitton at the northern edge. The park extends across a large area, with lakes, wooded paths, and gardens spread throughout.
Jardin d'Acclimatation
Jardin d'Acclimatation combines a traditional amusement park with more recent additions, in landscaped grounds at the northern edge of the Bois de Boulogne. Older features remain, including a miniature train, arcade-style games, and a small petting zoo.
Alongside these are fairground rides, a water play area, and a children's science museum. The park sits next to the Fondation Louis Vuitton, with paths linking the two.
Eiffel Tower Fast-Track Tours
Everyone wants to go up the Eiffel Tower, which means the lines can take a real bite out of your day. A guided fast-track tour keeps things moving and gets you up to the views while others are still waiting below.
Where To Stay In The 16th Arrondissement
A hotel entrance on a residential street in the 16th
The 16th Arrondissement offers a quieter base with direct access to central Paris. Wider streets and residential blocks extend west from the river. Hotels here often provide more space, with easy access to the Eiffel Tower and nearby museums.
At the top end, the Shangri-La Paris and the Peninsula Paris sit near the eastern edge. Most stays in the 16th focus on smaller hotels along residential streets.
Hotel Noucha
Hôtel Noucha is a small hotel in the 16th, closer in scale to an apartment building than a large property. The design is modern, with clean lines and a pared-back style.
It’s near Passy, where the streets center on food shops, markets, and daily routines. Rue de Passy and the Seine are a short walk away, with the Trocadero within walking distance.
Le Belmont Paris
Le Belmont Paris is is just off Avenue Kleber, close to the edge of the 16th. The building follows the classic Paris pattern, with traditional interiors and a quieter feel than the larger hotels nearby.
A short walk leads to the Trocadero and the Seine, with the Champs-Élysées close by. The street itself stays calm, even with the main avenues a few minutes away.
Hotel Maison FL
Hotel Maison FL is a few minutes from the Seine, with the quays and riverfront close by. The hotel takes a more contemporary approach, with a mix of standard rooms and larger suites.
The Trocadero is within walking distance, and the Eiffel Tower stands just across the river. Several museums, including the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée d’Art Moderne, are nearby.
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Museums In The 16th Arrondissement
Musée d'Art Moderne occupies one wing of the Palais de Tokyo – Ville de Paris
The 16th Arrondissement includes a small group of museums, each with a distinct focus. Near the river, the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris sit side by side, while farther west the Musée Marmottan Monet is in a residential area near the park.
Their collections differ in both scope and presentation. Contemporary exhibitions at Palais de Tokyo change regularly, while the Musée d'Art Moderne presents a permanent collection of 20th-century works. Marmottan focuses closely on Monet, with galleries arranged within a former mansion.
Musée Marmottan Monet
Musée Marmottan Monet brings together one of the most concentrated collections of Claude Monet’s work, including Impression, Sunrise. The museum occupies a former mansion near the Bois de Boulogne.
Galleries are arranged in the original structure, with rooms that retain the scale of the house. The focus stays on Monet, with a limited number of additional Impressionist works.
Palais de Tokyo
Palais de Tokyo presents contemporary art in a large, open exhibition space near the Seine. It occupies one wing of the Palais de Tokyo complex, opposite the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris.
Exhibitions change regularly, with installations that use the scale of the building. The galleries are less structured than those of traditional museums, with spaces that vary in size and layout.
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
The Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris focuses on 20th-century art, with works by Picasso, Braque, and Delaunay, along with Fauvist and Cubist pieces across the collection.
Highlights include large-scale works by Delaunay and Matisse, along with murals and paintings that anchor the museum’s main galleries.
Fondation Louis Vuitton
Fondation Louis Vuitton presents temporary exhibitions in a building designed by Frank Gehry at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne.
The architecture is part of the experience, with glass panels and terraces set above the park. Exhibitions rotate between contemporary art and major retrospectives.
Musée Guimet
Musée Guimet holds one of the largest collections of Asian art in Europe, with objects spanning several millennia. The museum covers a wide geographic range, including China, Japan, India, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
The Himalayan collection is a central part of the museum, with sculpture and religious objects displayed across several galleries. The scale of the collection allows for extended visits, with works organized by region and period.
Musée National de la Marine
Musée National de la Marine presents France's naval history through ship models, instruments, and maritime objects. It is located in the Palais de Chaillot at the Trocadero.
The collection spans several centuries, with displays that focus on exploration, trade, and naval construction. It is located at the Trocadero, alongside other museums on this stretch of the river.
A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise
A dinner cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Paris lit up at night without racing across town. This 2.5-hour cruise serves classic French cuisine on an all-glass boat, so the views stay with you as the landmarks slide by.
A Walk from Trocadero to Passy
Narrow passages connect older parts of the 16th – Mark Craft
A walk from the Trocadero to La Muette follows a route through the center of the 16th.Start at the Trocadero, looking across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. From the terrace, head toward Rue Benjamin Franklin and continue southwest to Place de Costa Rica, a small square with a pedestal clock at its center.
Cross the square and take Rue Raynouard. A short distance along, look for a doorway on the left marked Rue des Eaux. Pass through and take the narrow stairway down to Rue Charles Dickens. At the bottom, Place Charles Dickens sits just to the left, with the Musée du Vin nearby.
Turn right along Rue Charles Dickens and continue into Parc de Passy and the surrounding residential development. Behind you, the Eiffel Tower appears between the buildings and open spaces.
Take the stairway up to Avenue Marcel Proust, turn left, and continue to narrow Rue Berton. This narrow cobblestone passage leads to the Maison de Balzac, with a marker indicating the boundary of the former village of Passy.
From here there is a stairway up to Rue Raynouard. Go right along Rue de l'Annonciation, and turn left. The street narrows into a pedestrian route with shops and cafes. At the end, turn right onto Rue Duban, then left onto Rue de Passy, which leads toward La Muette.
Eating in Paris's 16th
La Grande Cascade, in the Bois de Boulogne – Mark Craft
Food in the 16th Arrondissement centers on markets and neighborhood streets. Around Passy and La Muette, bakeries, food shops, and smaller stores line the main routes, while along the river the Marché Président Wilson sets out produce and prepared foods in long rows.
Restaurants are spread across the arrondissement, set in residential streets and even inside the Bois de Boulogne. Food markets operate on fixed days and are part of daily shopping in this part of Paris.
Parisian Literary Tour & Pastry Tasting
This small-group walk combines pastry tastings with stops tied to writers who lived in the 16th Arrondissement. The route passes through Passy and nearby streets, with stops at food shops and literary sites.
La Grande Cascade
La Grande Cascade holds a Michelin star in a pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne, facing the waterfall that gives it its name. The dining room opens toward the park, with the cascade visible just beyond the terrace.
The kitchen follows classic French technique with a formal structure, built around precise sauces, seasonal game, and seafood. Dishes lean toward the traditional end of Michelin dining, with a focus on execution rather than reinterpretation.
Nomicos
Nomicos holds a Michelin star for contemporary French cooking shaped by Mediterranean influences. Chef Jean-Louis Nomicos draws on his background at Lasserre and of working alongside Alain Ducasse, with a menu that moves between seafood, vegetables, and lighter, more direct flavors than the classic Michelin model.
The cooking focuses on clarity and balance, with clean sauces and precise combinations rather than heavy structure. Dishes change with the seasons, with an emphasis on freshness and restraint.
Le Pré Catelan
Le Pré Catelan occupies the Napoleon III Pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne, with dining rooms and a terrace overlooking the surrounding lawns. The restaurant is led by chef Frédéric Anton, who has held three Michelin stars here since 2007.
The menu follows a classic French structure, with dishes such as langoustine ravioli with foie gras and roasted pigeon. Chef Frédéric Anton also leads the kitchen at Le Jules Verne, the two-Michelin-star restaurant on the Eiffel Tower.
Markets in the 16th
- Rue de l'Annonciation
Pedestrian market street off Rue de Passy near La Muette. Most shops open daily except Sunday. - Passy Covered Market
Place de Passy. Open daily 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sunday to 1:00 PM. -
Marché Président Wilson
Avenue du Président Wilson, between Debrousse and Place d'Iéna. Wednesday 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Saturday to 3:00 PM. - Marché Amiral Bruix
Boulevard de l'Amiral-Bruix. Wednesday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. - Marché Saint-Didier
Rue Mesnil and Rue Saint-Didier. Indoor market Tuesday to Saturday mornings; outdoor market weekdays and Saturday.
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A Few Things You Might Miss
The Statue of Liberty on Île aux Cygnes – Mark Craft
The 16th Arrondissement includes details that are easy to miss. The 16th Arrondissement includes details that are easy to miss.
Some mark earlier village boundaries, others record small pieces of technical or architectural history. They often go unnoticed, but they add another layer to the arrondissement once you know where to look.
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Statue of Liberty (Pont de Grenelle)
A smaller replica of the Statue of Liberty stands on the Île aux Cygnes, in the middle of the Seine at Pont de Grenelle. -
Gustave Eiffel's Wind Tunnel
The aerodynamic laboratory built by Gustave Eiffel remains in operation at 67 Rue Boileau. Visits are limited to pre-arranged groups on weekends. -
Castel Béranger
Designed in 1897 by Hector Guimard, this early Art Nouveau building stands at 34 Rue La Fontaine, pre-dating his later work on Paris Metro entrances. -
Artesian Well at Square Lamartine
The last operating artesian well in Paris is located at Square Lamartine, in the Auteuil area of the arrondissement. -
Benjamin Franklin Obelisk
At 66 Rue Raynouard, a small obelisk marks the site where Franklin installed one of the first lightning rods in France. -
Metro Lines in the 16th
Line 9 runs along the central axis of the arrondissement, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Pont de Sèvres. Line 6 cuts across from Étoile to Passy, while Line 10 serves the lower section toward Boulogne. -
Rue Berton and Rue des Eaux
These short passages connect different levels of the arrondissement, with stairways and narrow routes set between buildings near Passy.
