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Montparnasse Tower – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect, the best time to visit, FAQs

The Montparnasse Tower, or Tour Montparnasse, stands as a modern symbol amid the timeless beauty of Paris.

Perched 210 meters above the city, the skyscraper provides a panoramic view of the French capital.

Its striking contrast to the city’s historic architecture initially caused controversy, but today, it is a key element of the Paris skyline.

It represents Montparnasse’s artistic and cultural heritage, which in the early 20th century served as a center for artists like Picasso, Hemingway, and Modigliani. 

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets to the Montparnasse Tower.

Things to know before booking tickets

Montparnasse Tower tickets are available online and at the attraction.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, they may sell out during peak days.

Booking early also helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Go to the ticket booking page, select your preferred timeslot, date, and number of tickets, and buy the tickets instantly.

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets via email.

You don’t need to take any printouts.

Present your e-ticket on your smartphone at the entrance on the day you visit to skip the line and walk into the skyscraper right away.

Montparnasse Tower (Tour Montparnasse) tickets

You can either get the skip-the-line entry ticket or elevate your experience by opting for the guided walking tour.

Tour Montparnasse entry tickets

Experience a panoramic 360-degree view of Paris from the observation deck.

Ascend 200 meters in a 38-second elevator ride.

Enjoy a modern ambiance as you admire the skyline.

Use the Magnicity App on your smartphone to view interesting stories, videos, and 3D images.

Witness popular landmarks and the city’s layout from an extraordinary viewpoint.

Ticket Prices

Adult (18+ years): €19 Youth (12 to 17 years): €15 Child (4 to 11 years): €10 Infant (up to 3 years): Free

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1.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Montparnasse

Discover Montparnasse’s rich culture and past on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Montparnasse.

Start at Boulevard du Montparnasse, a hub for the Cafe Society elite, and walk on the enchanting streets of Rue Delambre.

Learn about the significant life of Josephine Baker and visit iconic locations like the Monocle, a renowned women-only cabaret, and The Sphinx, a Nazi-occupied brothel during World War II.

Pay your respects at Montparnasse Cemetery, the resting place of historical figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre.

Complete your tour in Paris’s “Little Theater District,” Rue de la Gaite, and end with a visit to the Montparnasse Tower.

Ticket Prices Adult (12+ years): €36 Child (4 to 11 years): €31 Infant (up to 3 years): Free

Opening hours

The Montparnasse Tower opens at 9.30 am and closes at 10.30 pm every Sunday to Thursday from 1 October to 31 March.

The tower closes at 11 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays.

From 1 April to 30 September, it remains open till 11.30 pm.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit the Montparnasse Tower is early morning or late afternoon, as it is the least crowded during this time.

Weekdays offer a less crowded experience compared to weekends.

Visiting during sunset can provide stunning views from the observation deck.

The city lights, the glow of the setting sun, and the sparkling night sky create a magical atmosphere at dusk.

How long does the tour take

A tour of Montparnasse Tower lasts approximately one hour.

The tour starts with an elevator ride to the observation deck, where you can explore the informational displays and enjoy the scenic views of Paris.

It may take longer on weekends and public holidays if there are long queues.

Here are some questions visitors usually ask before booking tickets for Tour Maine-Montparnasse:

The Tower is at 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France. Get Directions. The nearest metro station is Montparnasse-Bienvenüe, which is served by lines 4, 6, 12, and 13.

You can book your tickets through the ticket booking page . Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Opening hours are generally from 9.30 am to 10.30 pm daily, with extended hours during summer months. However, checking the official website for the most up-to-date information is best.

The standard adult ticket price for the observatory is around €18. Youth, children, and senior tickets are available at reduced prices.

Discounts may be available for students, seniors, children, and large groups. Check the official website or inquire at the ticket office for current promotions or discounts.

The best time to visit is during clear weather conditions, either early morning or late afternoon, to avoid crowds. Sunset and nighttime visits offer stunning views of the city lights.

Visiting the observation deck typically takes about 1-2 hours, depending on how long you wish to take in the views and explore the exhibits.

Yes, is accessible for people with disabilities, with elevators and ramps available to ensure a comfortable visit.

Yes, you can take photos from the observation deck. It’s a popular spot for capturing stunning views of Paris.

Yes, there is a restaurant called “Le Ciel de Paris” on the 56th floor and a café on the observation terrace.

From the top, you can see landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and the River Seine, among others.

Yes, it has a gift shop to purchase souvenirs and memorabilia.

The Tower can accommodate large groups and school trips. It’s recommended to contact the tower in advance to make arrangements and inquire about group discounts.

Paid parking is available near the Tower, including the Maine-Montparnasse car park at 50 Avenue du Maine.

There are no luggage storage facilities directly at Montparnasse Tower. However, you may find luggage storage options or private locker rental services at nearby train stations.

This offers a unique perspective of Paris, with less crowded observation decks than the Eiffel Tower. Tour Saint-Jacques is a historical monument and offers guided visits to the top, but it has limited availability and requires booking.

Tour Montparnasse opens at 9.30 am. It closes at 10.30 pm in winter (1 October to 31 March) and at 11.30 pm in summer(1 April to 30 September).

Yes, it provides an underground parking facility.

Yes, Tour Montparnasse is committed to providing accessibility for visitors with disabilities. There are elevators to access various levels, ramps for wheelchair users, and accessible washrooms.

Nearby attractions include the Catacombs of Paris, Luxembourg Gardens, Rodin Museum, and the Montparnasse Cemetery.

What to expect

Panoramic Views

The main highlight at Tour Montparnasse is the observation deck offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Paris.

You’ll see iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and the Louvre.

Elevator Experience

The swift elevator ride to the top is an adventure, covering 200 meters in just 38 seconds.

Newly Refurbished Spaces

The recent renovations have transformed the ambiance, creating a modern and welcoming environment to enjoy the city views.

Interactive Multimedia

You can access multimedia content like video clips, stories, and 3D reconstructions through the Magnicity App.

This enhances your understanding and appreciation of the sights.

Cultural Context

Montparnasse, a creative and intellectual hub, provides cultural insights.

You can explore the surrounding neighborhood, which depicts its bohemian past.

Guided Tours

You can also take a guided tour that covers the Montparnasse area, showcasing its history, landmarks, and notable sites.

Montparnasse Cemetery

Another attraction is the Montparnasse Cemetery, where notable figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre are buried.

Sources # Wikipedia.org # Parisjetaime.com # Tripadvisor.com The travel specialists at Observation-decks.com use only high-quality sources while researching & writing their articles. We make every attempt to keep our content current, reliable and trustworthy.

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Grand brasseries, shady boulevards and offbeat galleries have made Montparnasse a magnet for artists and gourmands since the days of Oscar Wilde and Pablo Picasso. These days, it represents the essence of the Left Bank, and is one of the most laid-back quartiers to explore in Paris.

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Visit the Montparnasse Tower: A Panoramic Glimpse of Paris

Today, I'm taking you on a tour of the Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower) and its breathtaking view of Paris. A skyscraper in the heart of one the capital's bustling districts, it offers a 360° view of the city, almost, thanks to a panoramic observatory situated around 656 feet above sea level.

Is it worth the trip? What's the history of this building and how will it undergo significant change in the upcoming years? Which landmarks can you spot when at the top? Let's delve into its history and gather some practical advice if you wish to visit: ticket prices, opening hours, access, and more.

The (controversial) construction of the Tour Montparnasse

Even today, the Montparnasse Tower stands as a debated addition to the Paris skyline... but opposition was even more pronounced when it was first constructed! A quick historical overview:

In the 1930s, the area faced challenges. The Montparnasse train station was becoming insufficient for the growing number of passengers, and many buildings in the district were in dire straits. This prompted authorities to reimagine the district's layout.

As with many grand projects, it took time to secure the ideal architects and plans. The more spacious Montparnasse station, familiar to us today, was eventually reconstructed in the late 1960s. During this period, André Malraux, the renowned writer and then-minister, greenlit the project to construct a skyscraper beside the new station.

Plans soon included a shopping mall at the tower's base to rejuvenate the district further. However, many found the tower's imposing height contentious. This tall structure "disrupted" the traditional Parisian skyline with its dark glass and concrete facade.

Despite criticisms, the Tour Montparnasse reached impressive elevations. Construction spanned just over 3 years, including deep foundations (230 feet), a sturdy framework of 56 reinforced concrete pillars, and special accommodations for the metro line running below. Ultimately, the 59-story building ascended to approximately 686 feet. The grand opening was on June 18, 1973.

Decades later, some critics remain vocal, even if the tower has earned its place in Paris. In 2008, it was unfortunately dubbed the second ugliest building globally, following Boston's City Hall. It also ranks as France's second-tallest skyscraper, next to the Tour First in the La Défense business district.

A new face for Tour Montparnasse

The building's future looks promising as efforts are made to endear it to Parisians. A proposal by the Nouvelle AOM architectural collective was recently approved to renovate the Tour Montparnasse , ensuring it melds seamlessly with the city.

The transformative vision includes:

• ... enhancing its green credentials with a hanging garden and an additional floor designated for an agricultural greenhouse;
• ... modernizing it for today's environmental challenges , incorporating photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient windows;
• ... refreshing its aesthetic to dispel its current grim reputation, favoring transparent glazing.

Although the renovations have been postponed, primarily due to asbestos removal needs, this project promises to reshape the Tour Montparnasse's image for years to come.

Whether you appreciate the architecture or not, one thing's undeniable: the vista from the pinnacle is a must-see! It's also a unique chance to marvel at a bird's-eye view of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower. From the Tour Montparnasse's rooftop, it takes center stage.

Ascending the Tour Montparnasse

Presently, the edifice functions primarily as an office building , so not all floors are open to the public.

However, for visitors eager to reach the summit, there's the elevator. The tower boasts 25 elevators, but the one destined for tourists is special—it travels directly from the ground to the 56th floor without stopping. It's swift, and you might even feel a slight pressure change during the ascent!

Its speed was curtailed in 2009 (from approximately 20 ft/s to roughly 16.5 ft/s). In a mere 38 seconds, you can ascend the tower's 56 stories. This rapid journey concludes at the Tour Montparnasse's panoramic observatory , which showcases a splendid Parisian panorama.

The Panoramic Observatory

The viewing space spans two levels:

• The 56th floor is indoors (cozy during winter) and includes amenities like a café, fine dining restaurant, boutique, restrooms, and interactive displays. This level is wheelchair accessible;
• The 59th floor , accessible by stairs, is an outdoor terrace. Spanning roughly 8,600 square feet, it presents an aerial view of Paris from a height of 656 feet. On a clear day, you can gaze as far as 25 miles. During summer, a rooftop bar provides the perfect spot to watch the sunset while sipping a beverage.

The 57th and 58th floors remain closed to the public.

For visitors in 2023, the terrace was inaccessible for 3 months due to the termination of the operating lease by the condominium association. After a legal challenge, the premises were permitted to reopen on July 14, 2023.

Here, the space on the 56th floor:

And next, the terrace:

It's encircled by glass panels to deter any tragic incidents, and some gaps are left open for photography. There are also spyglasses available to magnify specific details of the cityscape.

View of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower

So, what can you see? The tower provides an all-encompassing view of the city. Whether you visit during the day, night, or at sunset, each moment offers distinct contrasts and colors, providing opportunities to identify notable landmarks.

Here’s the Alexandre III Bridge, with the Grand Palais looming just behind:

Far off, you can spot Mont Valérien in Suresnes, a significant historical and commemorative site:

There are the eye-catching matte-gold domes of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity , standing distinct amidst the more typical Parisian rooftops:

Observe the Basilique Sainte-Clotilde and, right behind it, the Assemblée Nationale (national assembly):

Spot the church of Saint-Augustin , with the Concorde obelisk and the Hôtel de Crillon making a grand appearance up front:

The iconic Arc de Triomphe , appearing subtly amid the urban sprawl:

Here, the elevated section of the metro line 6 stands out, accompanied by the green expanse of the Avenue de Suffren:

Take a gander at the Parc André-Citroën with its soaring hot-air balloon, the Ballon de Paris. Beyond that, you can spot the "Ici c'est Paris" signs of the Parc des Princes , the iconic home of football club Paris Saint-Germain:

Laid before you is the Necker-Enfants malades hospital , a premier institution in Europe for pediatric and adolescent care:

The unmistakable Paris Observatory , can be identified by its bright white dome:

I also recommend visiting The Pantheon for the stunning views it provides of Paris when its dome is open, typically from April to October.

At the Montparnasse Cemetery , you'll find the resting places of renowned figures such as Serge Gainsbourg, Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, André Citroën (the namesake of the car brand), Alain Resnais, Philippe Noiret, Serge Reggiani, journalist Yves Mourousi, Maurice Pialat, Jean Poiret, and many more.

Don't miss the Jardin du Luxembourg and Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral , which is currently undergoing reconstruction!

I captured a photo of the cathedral at sunset a few years back, showcasing its original spire.

You can also spot the Church of Saint-Sulpice :

Be sure to also see the Tour Saint Jacques and the Centre Pompidou, two other landmarks in Paris.

The Tuileries Garden and a section of the Louvre Museum (with the Louvre pyramid obscured from view)

The hill of Montmartre and the Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur . Just beyond, the silhouette of the Stade de France aligns with it.

The rooftops of the Paris Opera House , and in the foreground, Place Vendôme with its iconic column.

The gleaming dome of the Hôtel des Invalides.

And, unmistakably, the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero with the La Défense business district rising in the distance.

At sunset, the landscape is imbued with a magical aura.

There's a wealth to witness. I could continue for hours, but I trust you grasp the essence: from the top of the Tour Montparnasse , nearly every iconic monument in Paris is visible. It’s an opportunity to explore the city's intricate architecture in detail — churches, distinguished structures, institutions, universities, schools. Essentially, the rich heritage of the city unfolds before you, much like an open-air museum!

Visiting the Tour Montparnasse: Practical Information

Where is the tour montparnasse located.

The tower stands on the esplanade across from the Montparnasse train station in Paris, at 33 Avenue du Maine in the 15th arrondissement. The entrance to the "Top of the City" panoramic observatory is to the left of the building as you come out of the station.

After a security screening, you'll be directed to the elevators. So, there's no chance of getting lost!

Ticket Prices for the Top

You can reserve a ticket online in advance for $20 (or £15) per adult. Keep in mind that purchasing tickets on-site at the ticket counter will be pricier, with a $1.20 (or £0.90) surcharge added to the ticket price.

Children aged 4 to 11 can enjoy a 50% discount, while young adults aged 12 to 17 and students aged 18 to 25 are eligible for a reduced rate. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free of charge.

Overall, it's a fair price, especially considering you can stay as long as you wish!

Operating Hours of the Tower

From April 1 to September 30 , the Tower is open daily from 9:30 am and until 11:30 pm.

From October 1 to March 31 , the Tower welcomes visitors every day from 9:30 a.m., until 10:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, the eve of public holidays and public holidays.

These extended opening hours enable visitors to enjoy the view over Paris day and night, and to witness some splendid sunsets.

Restaurants and cafés at Tour Montparnasse

The Tour Montparnasse boasts multiple dining venues:

• A rooftop bar situated at the building's summit, operational solely during the spring and summer months;
• 360 Café, positioned on the 56th floor, which remains open each day until 10pm;
• Ciel de Paris, a restaurant located on the 56th floor, features exquisite culinary offerings. Feel free to browse their menu here . Among the available options is the "Grand Ecran" menu that assures a seating by a bay window, barring special event nights. Furthermore, there's a brunch/tea room package available, perfect for an affordable yet delightful experience.

A word to the wise: ensure you're adequately dressed for the cold when visiting the observatory, especially if coming during seasons other than summer. The outdoor viewing deck often encounters breezy conditions. You wouldn't want the chilly temperatures to dampen your experience!

Five Things to Know About the Montparnasse Tower

How many levels does the Tour Montparnasse comprise? It stands tall with a total of 59 levels, of which the 56th and 59th levels serve as the panoramic observatory open to visitors.

What is the Tour Montparnasse's height? The height ranges between 686-689 feet, varying based on the information source.

Who is credited with constructing the Tour Montparnasse? The Agence pour l'Opération Maine Montparnasse (AOM) managed its construction. This agency incorporated architects such as Eugène Beaudoin, Urbain Cassan, Louis de Hoÿm de Marien, and Jean Saubot.

What is the primary function of the Tour Montparnasse? While the majority of its space serves as office areas, tourists can also relish expansive views of Paris from the designated observation zones.

How much time should one allocate for a Tour Montparnasse visit? The duration is subjective to individual preferences like taking numerous photographs or indulging in a drink atop. Nevertheless, plan to spend a minimum of one hour on the premises.

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Tour Montparnasse

With its 210 metres in height and 60 floors, the Montparnasse Tower is Paris’ tallest skyscraper.

Tour Maine-Montparnasse , or simply Tour Montparnasse , is a 210-metre tall (689 feet) skyscraper located in the Montparnasse area of Paris. The tower has 60 floors , of which 53 are occupied by various offices, bars and restaurants.

?, which will be cheaper and faster than getting it on-site.

While the climb up the first 56 floors is by lift - and a really fast one at that: only 38 seconds - the last three have to be reached by way of three flights of stairs, but honestly, it’s all worth it. The view covers a radius of 40 km (25 miles), and it is said you can even see planes taking off from Orly Airport .

If you want to get a good look at Paris, Tour Montparnasse is an occasion like no other, so we highly recommend it.

Avenue du Maine 33, 15th arrondissement

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Nearby sights.

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A Full Guide to the Montparnasse Neighborhood in Paris

Last Updated on January 25, 2024

Bold modernity & artistic history galore

One of the most interesting and vibrant of Paris’ diverse neighborhoods , Montparnasse is also soaked in literary and artistic history. Dominated by the boldly modern Montparnasse Tower– the capital’s only real skyscraper– the area’s bustling boulevards are populated by cafés and brasseries where famous Parisian artists, writers, poets, musicians and performers gathered and exchanged ideas, particularly prior to World War II.

Today, it’s a little sleepier than during its heyday, but still has plenty to offer culturally curious visitors, from art and architecture to theatre, markets, pedestrian streets that reveal their village roots, parks and restaurants. Keep reading to learn what to do on your next visit in the area, and for a bit of history.

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Orientation and Transport

Montparnasse is situated on the left bank of the Seine in the 14th arrondissement of Paris . It is located due south from Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Jardin du Luxembourg, and just southwest from the Latin Quarter. The Denfert-Rochereau area, often considered a separate micro-district, stretches across the southwestern edge of greater Montparnasse.

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Main streets :  These include Boulevard de Montparnasse, Rue de Montparnasse, Rue de Rennes, Rue de l’Arrivée, Rue de la Gaîté, Boulevard Raspail, Place Denfert-Rochereau and Rue Daguerre.

Getting There:  The district can be reached from the Metro stations Montparnasse, Vavin, Edgar Quinet, Gaîté-Josephine Baker or Denfert-Rochereau. It’s also a major national rail hub, with the enormous Gare Montparnasse station shuttling trains to and from regions and major cities including Brittany, Rennes, Bordeaux and Toulouse.

A Bit of Neighborhood History

As mentioned above, Montparnasse is best-known for being an artistic hotbed in the late 19th and 20th century– but its status as a place where writers, artists and various performers assembled and created their works goes back even further.

While Montparnasse was incorporated into Paris rather early– sometime in the 18th century, by most accounts– its borders have always been curiously ill-defined, as the historian Eric Hazan notes in his brilliant book The Invention of Paris . It was only in the 1830s that it began to be truly urbanized in places, notably along the Rue de Montparnasse and the Rue Notre-Dame des Champs.

But as Hazan notes, much of the quarter retained a rural character for decades thereafter, with muddy, unpaved roads, and fields, windmills and “guingettes “(musical cafés and restaurants) scattered around its raggedy borders.

It might, in this sense, be compared to Montmartre, which shares a considerable legacy as a place of intense creation (and also of rural activity prior to being incorporated into Paris).

The neighborhood, which was once hilly and dubbed “Mount Parnassus” after the mountain in Greek mythology, was transformed considerably in the 18th century when the famous Boulevard de Montparnasse was constructed. Dance halls, cabarets and theatres sprung up in the area from the Revolutionary period.

The district is perhaps most noteworthy for the artistic heavyweights– from painters to novelists, sculptors to performers– it attracted in various waves over the years. During the 19th century, French writer Victor Hugo lived in the area with his wife, Adèle.

In the early 20th century, cheap rents and inexpensive restaurants attracted painters, poets, and other artists to the area, many of whom lived in dilapidated residences such as “La Ruche”.

Italian-born painter Amedeo Modigliani, poets Guillaume Apollinaire and Blaise Cendrars, Marc Chagall, sculptor Constantin Brancusi and Belarusian expressionist painter Chaïm Soutine were among the many noteworthy artists and writers to live at the residence, which remains open and stages a number of exhibitions each year.

During the post World War I period and the “Roaring ’20s”, Montparnasse became even more sought-after by the creative class, with artists from Pablo Picasso, Henri Rousseau, Nina Hamnett, Salvador Dalí and Diego Rivera, writers such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett, and performers including Josephine Baker gathering in the district to share ideas, dance and (often) heavily drink.

{Related: Walking in the Footsteps of Josephine Baker in Paris}

The famed Boulevard Montparnasse cafés clustered around the Vavin metro stop, La Coupole, la Rotonde, Le Dôme, Le Select and La Closerie des Lilas, were popular with these and less well-known artists and writers for their inexpensive fare and grandiose interiors. They remain an important part of the neighborhood’s fabric, though they’ve obviously become rather “touristy” in recent decades.

During this period, Montparnasse was also the site of a large and thriving American community of “expatriates” and artists. One publishing house established in the area by Harry Crosby and his wife Caresse, the Black Sun Press, published novels and other works from soon-to-be-famous authors including Hemingway, John Dos Passos, Dorothy Parker, D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce and many others.

Literary magazines and other small presses also thrived in the area. Photographer Man Ray set up his first studio in the area at 15, Rue Delambre; now-iconic figures such as Gertrude Stein and Jean Cocteau posed for portraits there.

Meanwhile, the nearby Rue de la Gäité was a thriving center for the performing arts, where Parisian cabarets, music halls, and theatre populaire (working-class theatre) drew crowds late into the evening.

The Bobino hosted a legendary final performance from Jospephine Baker in 1975. Its doors remain open to this day, under the name Bobin’o (20 Rue de la Gäité).

What to See & Do in Montparnasse: Museums & Other Key Attractions

The sprawling district doesn’t have as many “big-ticket” tourist attractions as neighboring Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter, but you’re guaranteed a culturally enriching experience if you concentrate your time on some of the following sights, from modern art and sculpture museums to quiet places that reveal the neighborhood’s history as an artistic and cultural powerhouse.

La Tour Montparnasse

Built in 1973 (and maligned by most Parisians ever since as an eyesore), La Tour Montparnasse is the only true skyscraper within the city limits, rising 210 metres high and comprising 59 floors, plus six more situated underground.

Unless you’re a big fan of 1970s corporate architecture, the real attraction isn’t the looming tower itself, but its panoramic viewpoints on the 56th and 59th floors.

Take one of the tower’s 25 elevators (you heard me correctly!) to zip upwards at heart-fluttering speeds to the 56th-floor panoramic viewing deck. Unfortunately for visitors with limited mobility, you can only take stairs from here to the top floor and its second deck.

From the heights of the tower you can take in huge swathes of the capital, including the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Coeur, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Seine River, Latin Quarter and more.

You can buy tickets for Montparnasse Tower here (via Tiqets.com).

Montparnasse Cemetery

One of the loveliest places in the area to stroll and ponder life’s fleeting beauty is Montparnasse Cemetery, one of the city’s largest and most-visited. Famous denizens who now call the leafy, flower-lined cemetery their permanent place of rest include Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir (who share adjoining graves), the playwright Samuel Beckett (whose last home was just south of the cemetery), French writer Guy de Maupaussant and American critic and essayist Susan Sontag.

Especially in the spring and summer, the cemetery is a surprisingly joyful place for an after-lunch amble– and it can be amusing to try to find the graves of various heroes hidden somewhere in the tree-lined lanes.

The Paris Catacombs

Heading down to the Denfert-Rochereau Metro stop, the entrance to the Paris Catacombs is just outside the metro exit. This fascinating underground kingdom of human skulls, femurs and other bones– counting in the millions– was built starting in the 18th centuries, when overflowing cemeteries in central Paris were exhumed for hygienic reasons; the remains were neatly stacked in miles of underground limestone quarries.

The effect is fascinating and chilling. Visiting the Catacombs is less horrific than you might imagine– the trip through the narrow, low-ceilinged passageways stretch for about a mile and are only genuinely scary (in my opinion, at least)if you’re claustrophobic.

But the encounter with millions of anonymous, deceased Parisians is certainly a memorable one, not least because the remains are in many places accompanied by poems and notable quotations about death and mortality.

Buy skip-the-line tickets and audioguide for the Catacombs here (via Tiqets.com). You can also book a combined ticket that gives you access to both the Catacombs and Montparnasse Tower (via Tiqets).

Museums of Note in the Area

There are several interesting museums in Montparnasse, chief of which is the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain (pictured above). With its striking glass facade from architect Jean Nouvel, the Fondation is one of the best places in the city to see exhibitions on contemporary art, genres and artists. It also boasts a lush garden with enormous trees and a green wall.

At the western end of Montparnasse, the Musée Bourdelle is a small, charming museum and studio dedicated to the work of French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. It’s also entirely free– one of several city-run museums in the capital that charge nothing for entry.

Last but not least, the Musée Zadkine is another small (and free) museum dedicated to a prominent 20th-century sculptor, the Russian-born cubist master Ossip Zadkine. It was here that Zadkine and his wife lived and worked for over 40 years, and the “studio-museum” offers a fascinating glimpse into the artist’s life and work.

It’s situated at the northeastern border of Montparnasse (technically in the 6th arrondissement), but the recently-renovated museum is well worth a visit, especially if you’re interested in modern sculpture.

Academie de la Grande Chaumière

One of the more interesting places in Montparnasse that carries on the legacy of the area’s vibrant artistic history is the Academie de la Grande Chaumière , comprising an academy and studio spaces in service of aspiring and contemporary artists.

Nestled on an unassuming side street adjacent to Boulevard de Montparnasse (and right next to a branch of the famed Sennelier Frères art supply stores, the Academie was opened in 1870 by a Swiss patron of the arts named Martha Stettler.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists including Amedeo Modigliani, the aforementioned Ossip Zadkine, and Tamara de Lempicka occupied studios and/or taught here.

Today, the existence of the historic Academie is under constant threat, but the neighborhood is fighting to preserve the precious space. It can only be visited upon appointment or by those who have booked classes or studio time here; see more in my full guide.

Shopping, Wandering & Entertainment in Montparnasse

There’s no shortage of places to wander, shop and entertain oneself in halfway-cozy, halfway urban and bustling Montparnasse. Here are just a few ideas for the flâneur or flâneuse (cool urban stroller) in you…

Boulevard de Montparnasse

Boulevard de Montparnasse is the place to stroll and linger for legendary cafés, brasseries , cinemas and traditional shops. The Boulevard houses several of the neighborhood’s most iconic cafés (see more on some of them below under “Eating and Drinking”), including Le Select (#99 Boulevard de Montparnasse), La Coupole (#102, just across the street), La Rotonde (#105) Le Dôme (#108), and La Closerie des Lilas further up towards the edge of the Latin Quarter, at #171).

As detailed above in the neighborhood history section, these cafés have been the stuff of literary and artistic legend for over a century. Make sure to take some time to at least sip a coffee or nurse a drink at one of them– people-watching out on the terrace not de rigueur, but recommended.

The wide Boulevard, which stretches all the way from Metro Montparnasse-Bienvenue to Vavin and the Port-Royal RER station to the southeast, is also home to cinemas including the beloved indie moviehouses Les 7 Parnassiens (#98) and Le Bretagne (#73).

Finally, you’ll find global stores and French fashion boutiques such as Lacoste, C&A and more at the Montparnasse Rive Gauche Shopping Mall (10 Rue du Départ, at the angle of Boulevard Montparnasse).

Rue de la Gaité

The lively Rue de la Gaité (Metro: Gaite-Josephine Baker) is a narrow street and micro-district that’s long been the site of popular theatres and dance halls in the area, as well as restaurants and cafes.

Venues such as the Théâtre Montparnasse (31 rue de la Gaité) and Théâtre de la Gaité-Montparnasse ( #26) have been operating for decades here, and the old-world vibe is still appreciable. Take a stroll down Rue de la Gaité to browse its shops, loaf in its cafés and take in a spirit that feels close to timeless.

Finally, pop into Bobin’o (#20), a historic musical theatre where countless legendary performers have taken to the stage– from Edith Piaf to Jacques Brel and Amy Winehouse.

Rue Daguerre

Just off the bustling Place Denfert Rochereau, crowned by its handsome lion statue from famed sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi, Rue Daguerre suddenly plunges you into a village-like atmosphere. Its sidewalk cafe terraces, artisan shops, and neighborhood shopkeepers who’ve been in the area for decades reveal a different side of “greater Montparnasse”: one that’s a bit more intimate and quiet.

Browse the shops and stalls from the permanent market vendors, and have lunch or a coffee at one of the many cafés that line the street, which was recently reserved for pedestrians.

While the area has gentrified significantly in recent years, it’s the heart of a traditional working-class and immigrant community that was venerated by filmmaker (and former resident) Agnès Varda in the documentaries “ Daguerréotypes ” and “ The Beaches of Agnès ” (both highly recommended).

Where to Eat & Drink in Montparnasse

The area is teeming with restaurants, cafes, brasseries and casual dining options, so you’ll have no lack of choice if you want to duck in spontaneously for lunch or dinner, or book in advance (recommended for some of the more popular places). I’ve made just a few suggestions for good places to eat in Montparnasse below, but you can find many more at sites like The Fork and Time Out .

Classic Montparnasse Brasseries

For traditional French brasserie dishes such as gigantic fresh shellfish platters, steak-frites, roasted duck, sole meunière, escargots, chocolate mousse and other typical fare, head to the aforementioned classic brasseries clustered mostly on Boulevard de Montparnasse– each with their own particular histories and charm.

At La Coupole (see my full review) , sit in the period dining room with its distinctive painted pillars, perhaps sitting at one of the tables where luminaries such as Josephine Baker and Albert Camus once gathered, dined and discussed. Or head across the street to Le Select, enjoying a casual lunch outside on the iconic terrace with its green and gold signage. The fixed-price menu is quite reasonable at this brasserie frequented by the likes of Picasso, Chagall, and Hemingway. Whisky fans can choose from a selection of 50 different varieties.

See above for more details on the area’s beloved and history-drenched brasseries– all of which are worth dining at for their legacies, even if the food is rarely extraordinary.

Bréton-style Crepes and Galettes

As I note in my complete guide to the best creperies in Paris , many of the places to beeline to in the capital for Bréton-style savory galettes (pancakes) and sweet crepes are in Montparnasse. Perhaps owing in part to the fact that trains regularly depart for and arrive from Brittany at the rail station here, many good creperies have cropped up in the area.

Two of my favorites are Creperie Ti Jos (see my full review) and Creperie Plougastel (47 Rue de Montparnasse) , both of which offer inexpensive but delicious fare, including a good selection of Brittany ciders– as well as some truly tempting dessert crepes.

For a special occasion like an anniversary dinner or birthday, gourmets should aim to book a table at Montée , a creative table helmed by Japanese chef Takayuki Nameura. The menu blends Japanese and French culinary traditions to superb effect, and you should consider the lunch and dinner tasting menus for the full experience. Prices are (at the time this went to press) quite reasonable for a Parisian restaurant of this caliber, too.

Interestingly, one of the other superb fine-dining tables in the Montparnasse area (this time closer to Denfert-Rochereau) is also headed by a talented and innovative Japanese chef, Michihiro Kigawa. At his eponymous restaurant, fresh, locally sourced market ingredients are put to beautiful use in dishes that re-imagine classic French gastronomy for more contemporary palates.

The fixed-price lunch menu offers excellent value and includes two starters, a main course and a dessert. The five-course lunch tasting menu is also very reasonably priced, and the six-course Chef’s dinner tasting menu is one to try if you’re hoping to sample the full range of Kigawa’s talents.

You can see more on the seasonal menus, dishes and info on booking a table here, at the official website.

Where to Stay in Montparnasse?

Finding the right hotel or other accommodations is a highly personal matter, so we don’t typically recommend a generic list of hotels. See our guide to finding the right hotel or apartment rental in Paris , and browse available places to stay by exploring the clickable map below (via Stay22).

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Courtney Traub is the Founder and Editor of Paris Unlocked. She’s a longtime Paris resident who now divides her time (as well as she can manage) between the French capital and Norwich, UK. Co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region, she has been interviewed as an expert on Paris and France by the BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Le Figaro, Matador Network and other publications. Courtney has also written and reported stories for media outlets including Radio France Internationale, The Christian Science Monitor, Women’s Wear Daily and The Associated Press. In addition to going down various rabbit holes of curiosity when it comes to French culture, history, food and art, Courtney is a scholar of literature and cultural history whose essays and reviews have appeared in various forums.

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Discover the stunning view from Tour Montparnasse

Last Updated:  17 April 2024

The Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower) is a high-rise building overlooking the district of Montparnasse in the 15th arrondissement and borders the 6th and 14th arrondissements. Its panoramic terrace offers one of the most beautiful views over Paris .

Description of Tour Montparnasse

The Tour Montparnasse was inaugurated in 1973 and was France’s tallest skyscraper until 2011 when the Tour First in La Défense was completed.

The tower was designed by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan and Louis Hoym de Marien and built from 1969 to 1972 by Campenon Bernard on the site of the former Montparnasse railway station. Its base is an almond shape of 50 m by 32 m.

The presence of the tower in central Paris has been very controversial since its construction and has been criticised for being at odds with Paris’ skyline. Following its inauguration, the municipality ruled it impossible for buildings over seven floors high to be built in the centre of Paris (“intra-muros”).

Today, the Tour Montparnasse has become a true Parisian landmark with over 5,000 people working in the offices located in the tower.

At the foot of the tower, there is a vast shopping mall and a busy metro station connected to the Gare Montparnasse where trains head off to the French Atlantic Coast and Spain.

Dimensions of the tower

The Tour Montparnasse is one of France’s tallest skyscrapers and, as of June 2021, is ranked the 13th tallest building in the European Union.

In France, the tower is the country’s second tallest building:

• Tour First ( La Défense ): 231 m (Antenna spire)
• Tour Montparnasse (Paris): 210 m (Roof terrace)
• and Tour Total ( La Défense ): 190 m

In the near future, two planned towers will overtake the height of the Tour Montparnasse:

– the two Hermitage Plaza Towers ( La Défense ): 323 m (2025?)

Fun facts about the Montparnasse Tower

• The tower has a total of 7,200 windows,
• The structure weighs 130,000 tons,
• There are 6 underground levels,
• Its foundations are 70 metres deep.

The Panoramic Terraces of Tour Montparnasse

The visit of Tour Montparnasse may seem odd when suggested to tourists but the magnificent view from the top is one of Paris’ most impressive panoramas and attracts 1,2 million visitors each year. Visitors access the 56th floor with one of Europe’s fastest lifts.

The 56th floor

The 56th floor , called the “Panoramic Floor”, allows the visitor to admire the breathtaking view protected from the wind and rain. The space is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. It is accessible from the bottom floor of the tower by one of the fastest lifts in Europe (38 seconds at speeds reaching 60km per hour). The floor features interactive terminals and quizzes on Paris, a photographic exhibition on Paris, a souvenir shop and a café.

The 59th floor

The 59th floor is actually the outdoor roof terrace which, at 210 metres high, offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of Paris. In clear weather, the view extends up to 40 kilometres from the Yvelines to Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly airports and the Eastern suburbs of Val de Marne and Seine-et-Marne.

The 59th floor is only accessible by stairs from the 56th floor.

The terrace has telescopes and interesting orientation tables that help locate the famous monuments and landmarks of Paris.

In 2011, the terrace was entirely renovated with curved panes of glass surrounding the viewing point.

Get your tickets to the tower’s terrace!

Get your Tour de Montparnasse tickets for 360° views over the City of Lights!

With these tickets, get an amazing view of Paris that includes the Eiffel Tower and many of the city’s other top landmarks.

Day Panoramic View

The panoramic view from the roof-top terrace of the Tour Montparnasse stretches over 40 km. Most of Paris’ famous monuments and landmarks can be seen from there:

The Eiffel Tower

The great perspective leading to the Grande Arche of La Défense through the École Militaire, the Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower , and the Trocadéro.

The curved Unesco headquarters can also be seen to the left of the École Militaire.

The Invalids

The gilded dome of the Church at the Invalides looks like a gem in the sky of Paris…

The view reaches the Esplanade des Invalides, the Pont Alexandre III and the Petit and Grand Palais .

To the right lies the Garden of the Champs-Élysées and then the Place de la Concorde .

The Arc de Triomphe

The view of the Louvre reveals how large the palace is! It extends onwards with the famous Tuileries Garden . Behind, on top of the Montmartre Hill , a sunbeam lights up the white façade of the Sacré-Cœur basilica .

A closer look at the Samaritaine department store:

The Opéra Garnier, just above the Tuileries Garden:

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés is clearly recognisable thanks to the old bell tower of the church.

The Rue de Rennes looks like it cut Paris in half, leading to the Seine:

To the right of the rue de Rennes stands the Saint-Sulpice church:

The Luxembourg Palace

To the North-East, the view shows the Luxembourg Garden in the foreground along with the Luxembourg Palace.

Notre-Dame de Paris and Ile de la Cité

Behind lies Île de la Cité with Notre Dame de Paris . In the distance can be seen the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall of Paris).

The central districts of Paris

The latin quarter.

You’ll get a great view of the Pantheon, the Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter, particularly in the afternoon.

South-East of Paris

The view reveals the Val de Grace, Paris Observatory, the 13th arrondissement and, beyond these, the Bois de Vincennes.

The view extends beyond the hill of Montmartre with the basilica of Saint-Denis, the Stade de France, the airports of Le Bourget and Charles de Gaulle. In the far distance, you can also see the countryside!

And street life in the Montparnasse district…

From the top of the tower, the Montparnasse cemetery reveals its great size.

The railway lines that start from the Montparnasse Train Station lead to the French Atlantic Coast (Brittany, Poitou-Charentes, Pays de la Loire, Aquitaine) and Spain.

The aerial part of métro line 6:

The stunning rooftops of Paris in the 7th arrondissement:

The view offers amazing sights of street life in Paris (here Boulevard du Montparnasse and Boulevard de Port-Royal)

Night Panoramic View

Visiting the roof-terrace of the Tour Montparnasse at sunset offers one of the most enchanting views over the City of Light. Little by little, the lights are lit, revealing the famous monuments of Paris.

One of the best spots to enjoy the Eiffel Tower glittering is from the top terrace of the Montparnasse Tower, aligned perfectly with the Eiffel Tower, with the skyline of La Défense in the background. The “light show” takes place every hour for ‘5 minutes précieuses’ from nightfall until 1.00 am, on the hour.

The gilded Dôme des Invalides is lit up like a gem, and behind it stretches the vast esplanade that leads to Pont Alexandre III:

At Christmas time, you can clearly see the Big Wheel at the Tuileries and Place de la Concorde, in between the two dark areas of the Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Gardens.

The length of Rue de Rennes winds its way through the 6th arrondissement leading to the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. To the right, the St. Sulpice Church reveals its classical façade.

The Louvre  is seen in its entirety surmounted by the Montmartre Hill  and the Sacré-Cœur basilica .

Check out blogger Mark Wyld’s article on Montparnasse Tower. His post is illustrated with many of his photos taken from the top terrace!

English-French Vocabulary

(f) for  féminin , (m) for  masculin and (v) for verbs

• building = immeuble (m)
• to inaugurate = inaugurer (v)
• intra-muros = within the city limits of Paris
• lift = ascenseur (m)
• office building = immeuble de bureau (m)
• orientation table = table d’orientation (f)
• panoramic terrace = terrasse panoramique (f)
• railway station = gare ferroviaire (f)
• shopping mall = centre commercial (m)
• to show = montrer (v)
• skyscraper = gratte-ciel (m)
• stair = escalier (m)
• to stretch = s’étendre (v)
• terrace = terrasse (f)
• tower = tour (f)
• view = vue (f)
• viewing point = point de vue (m)

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Pierre is a French/Australian who is passionate about France and its culture. He grew up in France and Germany and has also lived in Australia and England. He has a background teaching French, Economics and Current Affairs, and holds a Master of Translating and Interpreting English-French with the degree of Master of International Relations, and a degree of Economics and Management. Pierre is the author of Discovery Courses and books about France.

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Agree entirely! The Montparnasse Tower is an ugly blot on the landscape, but the views from the top of the tower are magnificent. I look forward to returning one day.

And make sure you climb on a sunny afternoon (the best time of the day to see all of central and eastern Paris!)

These are wonderful photos, Pierre – thank you! I always say the best thing about the Tour Montparnasse is being in it so you can’t see it! I’m going to choose a clear day when I’m in Paris to go to the top.

Merci Ellen – and choose a sunny afternoon to have the central and eastern districts of Paris in plain sight (not against-the-light)! 🙂

I’ve been there, once at day- and once at nighttime. Indeed very beautiful.

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The Tour Montparnasse, a 360° view of Paris

In the heart of Paris, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse is one of the best-known places to get a bird's eye view of the capital. This 800m2 terrace is perched 210 metres high, on the roof of the highest (and one of the few) skyscraper in Paris. From its summit, you can enjoy a 360° panorama of the City of Light, including, of course, a view of the Eiffel Tower.

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Here you'll find a sheltered, designer walkway offering breathtaking views of Paris by day and night, and two observation areas. The tour also includes an immersive virtual reality experience that, on the one hand, celebrates the construction of the Montparnasse Tower and, on the other, explores the capital's history by transporting you through the ages. Throughout the year, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse regularly organizes events and exhibitions to bring this well-known rooftop to life.

At night, the terrace is decked out in all its nocturnal colors . An original atmosphere and lighting design for a night-time show that passers-by can admire from the foot of the tower.

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A Guide To Visiting Montparnasse: What To See and Do

Stretching across parts of the 6th, 14th and 15th arrondissements on Rive Gauche (the Left Bank of the Seine), Montparnasse is easily recognized by having Paris’ only inner city skyscraper, the Tour Montparnasse. It’s also known as the historic quarter whose traditional cafés attracted many artists and authors over the years. 

While the quarter isn’t huge, it’s crammed full with things to see. 

The quarter of creativity

Montparnasse was a haven for literary greats and famous artists during the early 20th century. It attracted names such as Ernest Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, and Gertrude Stein from the literary world, and philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. 

Painters like Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, and Marc Chagall also flocked to the area, contributing to the bohemian atmosphere, which you can still feel today. 

Café society in Montparnasse

The cafés of Montparnasse, stretching along Boulevard du Montparnasse, like La Rotonde, Le Dôme, and La Coupole, served as intellectual salons where artistic minds exchanged ideas and philosophies. 

These personalities transformed the area into a hotbed of creativity, inspiring one another and influencing the course of modern art and literature. Their work and ideas continue to resonate through generations, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the 20th century. 

If you’re a reader, writer, or artist, there’s nothing quite like sitting on the terraces of these cafes being inspired by their history. To feel really close to your favorite writer, head straight to La Closerie des Lilas , where tables have little metal signs on them telling you exactly who sat where once upon a time.

Get an art fix

It’s no surprise that this creative quarter also offers an array of art museums that celebrate diverse artistic expressions. Here are a few of my favorites:

• The Musée Bourdelle : This museum lies hidden just across from the Montparnasse train station and pays homage to Antoine Bourdelle. Set in his former home and studio, it showcases an extensive collection of his sculptures, drawings, and personal belongings. 
• The Giacometti Institute . This is not only a beautiful architectural time capsule but also houses a remarkable selection of Alberto Giacometti’s sculptures, paintings, and sketches, displaying perfectly his unique existentialist perspective.
• The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art , on the border of Montparnasse, showcases everything from sculptures to cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions, making it a vital part of the neighborhood’s artistic landscape not to be missed.  

Take a walking tour

Montparnasse has many secrets to reveal, and the best way to get a great overview of the quarter, especially if you’re short on time, is on our Montparnasse Walking Tour .

Exploring the neighborhood on foot, you’ll learn more about Montparnasse’s French Resistance past, plus become aware of its Black and women’s history, all while listening to anecdotes from your local guide explaining more about the celebrities of the neighborhood and its café society.

Montparnasse Walking Tour With Montparnasse Tower

To make the most of your visit, check out our other local led Paris tours .

Shopping in Montparnasse

It’s impossible to go anywhere in Paris without at least indulging in some window-shopping, and Montparnasse is no exception. 

Don’t miss the Montparnasse branch of Galeries Lafayette, smaller sister of the Haussmann flagship store . The Galeries Lafayette houses the majority of French high-street brands and also has a branch of France’s best charity store, Emmaüs, within its building, where you can often find designer bargains at rock-bottom prices. 

Also, Rue de Rennes starts in Montparnasse and stretches itself all along the way to Saint-Germain-des-Près near the Seine. Along it and its side streets, you’ll find individual French boutiques, global chains, and luxury brands — basically, something for every budget.

Where best to eat

Montparnasse is a foodie haven. From traditional brasseries to seafood restaurants, from creperies to little bistros, and great breakfast spots, here you can eat until you pop. 

One of my personal favorites is Bouillon Chartier Montparnasse , which is not just extremely photogenic but also serves French staples without frills and for a handful of euros. (This is the restaurant our Eiffel Tower tour guides might recommend to you, too, if you ask. There are a few around Paris.) 

Local tip: Just make sure you translate each dish carefully if you want to avoid dishes that include offal. There are quite a few of those on the menu.

I tend to order six escargots (snails) for starters and follow with the boeuf bourguignon or the fish of the day. Go to La Closerie des Lilas as well, but unless you have a generous budget, stick to coffee by the bar because their restaurant is pricey, though very good. 

La Coupole is full of history and art, and great for seafood lovers. And should you be sick of croissants for breakfast or simply want something more substantial, such as nicely cooked eggs and hash browns, head straight to Coffee Club . 

Get the best views from Tour Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower included

Paris is not Paris without the Eiffel Tower, and seeing la Dame de Fer (the Iron Lady) is on top of most visitors’ to-do list. Understandably. 

But then you are standing at the top of the tower, and you see Paris stretching out below you, without the Eiffel Tower. So isn’t it much better to get to the best vantage point in Paris and see the city spreading below you, with the Eiffel Tower in the picture?

Enter the Montparnasse Tower . From the glass-enclosed observation deck on the 56th floor, reached by Europe’s fastest lift, you can see up to 25 miles on a clear day, with the Eiffel Tower right in front of you. You can get an adult ticket for €21 or a ticket for day and night visit — for two very different experiences — for €28.

The Catacombs of Paris

The Paris catacombs were first conceived in the late 1700s, when disease was rampant in Paris and cemeteries within the city limits were blamed. The convenient underground tunnels left over from quarrying, were deemed a perfect place to store thousands of bones dug up from the cemeteries, and, surprisingly, they’ve been open to the public since 1809. So far, so creepy. 

Today, the catacombs are a warren of tunnels beneath Place Denfert-Rochereau at the outer limits of Montparnasse providing both history and an eerie thrill, when walking through the maze. The tunnels, incidentally, have street names mirroring the streets above ground. You will not only come across neatly stacked bones, but also art, and even a well once used by the quarrymen.

Catacombs Guided Tour

If you want to visit, try our skip-the-line guided tour of the Paris Catacombs . As a bonus, it includes special access to areas otherwise forbidden to the regular public.

A walk through a scenic cemetery

Ready for more mortality? Paris has some great cemeteries, and while the Montparnasse cemetery might not be quite as vast and atmospheric as Père Lachaise for example, it has a lot to offer. There’s not only graves of famous names, with the aforementioned Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir laid to rest there but also Statue of Liberty sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and photographer Man Ray and, most recently, style icon Jane Birkin. If you’re ever in New York to visit the statue, don’t forget to check out our Statue of Liberty tours .

But there are also some quirky sights worth searching out. Look for artist’s Niki de Saint Phalle grave complete with colorful sculptures and the grave of family Charles Pigeon, which is a life-sized bronze sculpture of his wife lying in bed, him sitting by her side, both watched by an angel.

Local tip: Print out the official map to see who lies where.

Little Theatre Land

If you want to work on your French, try a visit to the theater. 

Montparnasse is filled with small, independent theaters, showing anything from serious plays to magic and fun. The most Instagrammable of them all is the blue Comédie Italienne, which, to be fair, often has Italian shows on the program.

Also blue and photogenic, is the tiny Théâtre Edgar, which usually shows comedies. If your French is still in its baby shoes, then why not cheat a little? The Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse regularly shows plays with English subtitles, making it so much easier!   

After your tour through Montparnasse

To end your saunter through Montparnasse, head to one of Paris’ best parks, the Jardin du Luxembourg , on the outer edge of the quarter. Walk through it, stop for coffee, sail a small wooden yacht in the iconic fountain, or simply sit with a book in one of the tilted and surprisingly comfortable metal chairs. But don’t miss it. It’s the perfect end to your visit to this typically Parisian neighborhood. 

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10 Interesting Facts About Montparnasse Tower

By: Author Christine Rogador

Posted on Published: October 14, 2022  - Last updated: January 6, 2023

Do you want to know some interesting facts about Montparnasse Tower in Paris?

Commonly called Tour Montparnasse or Montparnasse Tower, the 689-foot (210 meters) office skyscraper in Paris is named Tour Maine-Montparnasse – or Maine-Montparnasse Tower – in full.

Named after Montparnasse, the area in the city where it is located, in the 15th Arrondissement of Paris, the tower is one of the most peculiar landmarks in the French capital.

While Paris is home to plenty of architectural wonders such as Eiffel Tower , the Louvre , and Notre-Dame , la Tour Montparnasse is easily one of the city’s most distinguishable buildings and certainly a unique part of the Paris skyline.

Montparnasse Tower is also among the most popular, attracting some 1.2 million visitors every year.

This legendary Parisian tower was designed by architects Louis Hoym de Marien, Urbain Cassan, and Eugène Beaudouin, with help of Jean Saubot.

The structure weighs some 130,000 tons and has a total of 7,200 windows, with 6 underground levels and foundations that are 70 meters deep.

Read on to learn more interesting facts about this odd Parisian structure that provides some of the most amazing views of Paris.

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Let’s jump into our list of 20 facts about Montparnasse Tower that make this Parisian building so interesting.

The history of Montparnasse Tower goes back to 1934, when the French railway company SNCF determined that the Gare Montparnasse railway station was no longer satisfactory.

Twenty-five years later, the reconstruction of the metro station resulted in a major urban renewal project. It was decided that the said station would be relocated and the now-vacant land would be repurposed. This land became the site of the legendary Montparnasse Tower that we know today.

Montparnasse Tower was built from 1969 to 1973, making it the oldest skyscraper in Paris. It was inaugurated in June of 1973, becoming the first ever building this tall in the French capital.

Since its completion in 1973, Montparnasse Tower was the tallest skyscraper in the country until the 758-foot Tour First broke this record in 2011 – after over 40 years.

However, the 59-storey Montparnasse Tower remains the tallest structure in the French capital outside of the La Défense business district (where Tour First is located).

At 689 feet (210 meters), Montparnasse Tower comes in third place in the list of France’s tallest buildings.

Tour Hekla (built in 2022) at 722 feet (220 meters) comes in second place and Tour First (built in 2011) emerges on top of the list at 758 feet (231 meters). These two are both located in La Défense, in the west of the city limits of Paris.

Although impressive at just about 100 meters shorter than the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse Tower’s black appearance and its modern look are said to be out of place in Paris’ urban landscape.

This created such an uproar when the tower was first completed, with people hating it and calling it the ugliest building in Paris. The city was pressured to prohibit any further buildings that have over seven floors.

This law was approved just 2 years after the tower’s completion, banning buildings taller than 7 storeys within the historical center of Paris. It was only a few years ago that they lifted the said ban for neighborhoods outside the city center.

Today, even after over 4 decades, this sentiment has never gone away completely.

In 2008, Montparnasse Tower was in second place – next to the Boston City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, USA – in the list of “The World’s Top 10 Ugliest Buildings and Monuments.” This is according to both the readers and editors of the now-defunct Virtual Tourist website.

The LuckyShoe Monument in Tuuri, Finland, came in third place.

The first feat took place in 1995 and was repeated in 2015 by the same person – French urban climber Alain Robert, nicknamed “the French Spider-Man” or the “Human Spider” for obvious reasons. Without safety devices of any kind, Robert reached the top of the tower by scaling its exterior glass and steel wall.

This was also achieved in 2020 by Marcin Banot, a climber from Poland.

Aptly named and no doubt one of the most famous restaurants in Paris , le Ciel de Paris – Sky of Paris – not only serves refined French luxury cuisine but provides its guests with sweeping views of the city as well.

Le Ciel de Paris is decked in an organic, ethereal décor and located high on the Montparnasse Tower’s 56th floor.

If you’re craving for some foie gras or caviar in the French capital, first consider the Sky of Paris. Because what could be better than enjoying exquisite food with a stunning view of Paris skyline (including the Eiffel Tower)? Le Ciel de Paris is also the best place to go for a cocktail or two.

Said to be the only place where you can see the true colors of the French capital, getting on the viewing deck of Montparnasse Tower allows you to really see just how big Paris’ monuments and parks are. You can also see just how big the city is when on top of the tower.

This is possible because the observation deck is right on the roof of the tower, not to mention its central location that provides some really astonishing views that are not possible in most places in Paris.

From up the Montparnasse Tower, you can see as far as the Stade de France which is situated behind the Montmartre Hill and the Sacré-Coeur . You can see up to 40 km. far in all directions if you happen to be on the tower’s viewing deck on a clear day. By night, Montparnasse Tower allows you to have the best possible view of the Eiffel Tower that sparkles with flashing lights every hour.

If you want to see everything in Paris from one single spot, the Montparnasse Tower Panoramic Observation Deck is the place to be.

It was discovered in 2005 that Montparnasse Tower contained asbestos material, a chemical that can cause cancer when inhaled. It was revealed that legal limits of asbestos fibers per liter in Montparnasse Tower were surpassed, reaching 20 times the legal limit on at least one occasion. This resulted in some tenants abandoning their offices in the tower.

The removal of asbestos was started in 2009 and ended in 2012, when the building was declared 90% clear of asbestos. During these three years, the building continued to operate as usual – something that was considered remarkable.

Hi, I’m Christine – a full-time traveler and career woman. Although I’m from the Philippines, my location independent career took me to over 40 countries and lived in 4 continents in the last 10 years, including France. A self-proclaimed Francophile, I love everything France.

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Ce jeudi, à 5h40, un homme a escaladé le pilier Est de la Tour Eiffel avant de sauter en parachute du haut du monument peu avant 7 heures, a appris BFMTV de sources policières.

Il a atterri sur le terrain du stade Émile Antoine avant d'être interpellé. Une plainte a également été déposée par la société d'exploitation pour mise en danger de la vie d'autrui et intrusion. Néanmoins aucune dégradation n'a été constatée.

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La Sete dit déplorer "ce type d'agissement irresponsable qui met en danger les personnes intervenant sur ou sous la structure" fréquentée par 5,9 millions de visiteurs en 2022. De ce fait, l'ouverture du monument a été "légèrement" retardée ce jeudi matin.

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