You can visit the Eiffel Tower with a stroller, but the easiest route from Trocadéro is the one that avoids unnecessary Metro changes and steep stairs. Paris pavements around major sights are generally usable with a stroller, while the harder part is often getting out of an older Metro station.

Much of the historic Paris Metro is not fully step-free. RATP publishes accessibility information and live elevator status for equipped stations, so travelers who depend on elevators should check the station before leaving.

the Eiffel Tower sits beside the Seine at Champ de Mars. Trocadéro gives a broad approach from the north side of the river, while Bir-Hakeim approaches from the west/southwest side.

Use the surface route once you are close

From Trocadéro, it is usually better to stay above ground for the final approach to the Eiffel Tower instead of taking another one-stop Metro ride. You avoid carrying the stroller through gates and stairs, and you can stop when the child needs a break.

Make the route easier

  • Use a lightweight stroller if possible.
  • Keep one hand free for stairs and gates.
  • Check elevator status before relying on a lift.
  • Avoid rush hour if you can; crowded platforms make boarding with a stroller harder.
  • A bus can be a good alternative when the Metro route involves several staircases.

Where the difficult part usually is

The difficult part is usually the station, not the attraction area itself. If a station exit has a long staircase, taking a slightly farther exit with an escalator or lift can be worth the extra surface walk. When the child is asleep, this difference matters even more.