12 Iconic Paris Parks with Fascinating Histories You Need to Discover

9. Parc du Champ de Mars

Created: 1780
Size: 24.5 hectares
Location: 7th arrondissement
Metro Station: École Militaire, Bir-Hakeim

Parc du Champ de Mars, stretching between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire, was originally used as a military training ground in the 18th century. Named after the Roman god of war, it later became a public park and has since been the site of numerous events, celebrations, and World’s Fairs. It’s one of Paris’s most iconic green spaces, popular for its open lawns and direct views of the Eiffel Tower.