The Trocadero: Just Blurt “No, merci.” Once A Minute And It’ll Be Fine

What has lovingly become known as the “stroke-a-dero” (or simply “the stroke” if you’re into the whole brevity thing) by young English speaking couples in love, this could possibly the absolute most romantic vantage point to see the glimmering Eiffel Tower at light up. Apparently, the name “Trocadero” signifies a place of trade or emporium. In this case, the name was given to the famous square to replace it’s old name which honored the fallen Roman Empire. Ain’t no use in that, really. Today the Trocadero is home to innumerable souvenir merchants (Use “No, merci.” liberally), flame spinners, capoeira dancers and savvy sightseers who want a less than typical Parisian night. While there are often tourists present, it is one of the less crowded attractions in this area as you can easily find a spot peer out over the azure fountain pools to see the Eiffel Tower. Incidentally, it is also a great place to swim or just frolic around in your underwear. When I went on a blisteringly hot day, nobody really seemed to be holding back (except for me, of course.) Regardless, this is one of the spots that keeps me coming back with an alarming frequency as it is one of the prime locations to relax, hang out with your friends and drink a bottle of wine under the lights of Paris. And now for my crowning photographic achievement: