Parc de Saint-Cloud is a must see every time I visit Paris. It is located in the western suburb of Paris and overlooks the river Seine. The depth of the Parc is deceiving but the views of Paris are worth it!
Above: Saint Cloud by Étienne Allegrain, Château de Versailles. Parc de Saint-Cloud is located on the site of Château de Saint-Cloud. Its official name is Domaine National de Saint-Cloud and it is owned by the French state. The château itself was razed in August 1892 and its location is marked by yew trees.
Among its residents were Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, brother of Louis XIV. Better known as Monsieur, Philippe was engaged in building operations at Saint-Cloud until his death in 1701.
Parc de Saint Cloud is situated on many levels so be prepared to walk up hill. The estate underwent its greatest metamorphosis by Philippe, Duke of d’Orleans in the 17th century and by Marie Antoinette in the 1780s. The park expanded from around ten hectares to more than 460 hectares.
Above top and above: Trocadéro Garden. Napoléon Bonaparte was proclaimed Emperor of the French on 18 May 1804 at Saint-Cloud. It was later used by the Emperor’s family and was their main seat along with the Palais des Tuileries in Paris.
When exiting Metro Line 10, Boulogne Pont de St-Cloud., take “Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny”. Walk towards Pont Saint-Cloud; you will see sculptured gardens on the left. Cross St-Cloud bridge and take the stairs down to Parc de Saint-Cloud. Entrance is free for pedestrians but not for vehicles. There are restaurants on the grounds.