Montparnasse Tower is an amazing 57-story skyscraper located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This huge building is considered one of the best viewing platforms in Paris. From its top you can see a picturesque view of the city.

Brief history

Previously, there was a small train station in the place of the Montparnasse tower. Over time, traffic volumes grew so much that he could not cope with the tasks, then it was decided to move it underground. In its place was erected a majestic structure with a height of 210 meters

The construction of the tower began in 1969 and lasted for the next four years. After the erection of the building was repeatedly criticized. It was the first and last to date skyscraper built in the area of ​​historical Paris

How to get there

You can reach the tower by metro to Montparnasse station. Address: 33, avenue du Maine. Opening hours: April-September: Mon-Sun 9.30-23.30, October-March: Mon-Thu, Sun 9.30-22.30, Fri-Sat 9.30-23.00, Rise to the 59th Floor - 10, 50 EUR, 4, 50- 7, 50 EUR (preferential).

Cemetery Montparnasse

Near the same railway station in the same name area there is a cemetery of the same name, worthy of visit not less than Pere Lachaise, but for some reason enee known. Here lie Charles Baudelaire, Camille Saint-Saëns, Osip Zadkine, Julio Cortázar, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Jacques Demi and others.

Working hours and address: 3, boulevard Edgar Quinet; Spring-autumn Mon-Fri 8.00-18.00, Sat 8.30-18.00, Sun 9.00-18.00, Winter Mon-Fri 8.00-17.30, Sat 8.30-17.30, Sun 9.00-17.30.

Montparnasse Tower

Evening Paris, view from the Montparnasse Tower

View from the Montparnasse Tower

View of the Notre Dame Cathedral from the Montparnasse Tower

View of the Eiffel Tower from the Montparnasse Tower

Views of Paris from the lookout site of the Montparnasse tower

Montparnasse tower windows

Observation Tower of Montparnasse Tower

Photo of Paris on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower

Reviews of the Montparnasse Tower (2)

Evaluation 8

For lovers height 03 October 2013

Ekaterina

was here in October 2013

The Montparnasse Tower is located in a quiet area about 20 minutes walk from the Mars fields. The queue at the entrance is relatively small, 15 minutes maximum. Rise to the last (it seems 60) floor costs about 16 euros, for persons under 21 13-14. The climb takes only a few seconds, the elevator stops on the last floor. Inside the opportunity to take a picture and get your photo on a photoshoot background, several images of the tower construction, a cafe, just chairs on which you can relax. Near each wall are located ... Read the full review

Evaluation 10

Best Paris Observation Deck September 28, 2013

Akuna Matata

was here in August 2013

The Tower of Montparnasse, it is she, and not the Eiffel Tower, is considered the best observation tower of Paris. Its height is 210 meters. Up to 56 floors there is a high-speed elevator and on the 56th floor there is a glazed circular hall from which you can view the surroundings. There is also a souvenir shop. But you can go up to the roof of the Montparnasse tower. From the 56th floor to the 59th floor, walk up the stairs.
On the roof there is a viewing platform from which the whole of Paris is visible. The site is protected by strong barriers from the transparent ... Read the full review