The only skyscraper in the city is more than 200 meters in height. The tower houses company offices, shops, banks and restaurants. More than 5,000 employees are in the building daily. You can get to the observation deck if you use high-speed elevators that raise passengers to the level of 56 floors in a few tens of seconds. The tower was erected in the period 1969-1972.
Address:
33 Avenue du Maine, Paris
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17.11.23
Michelle
Cool view and restaurant but I expected the rest of the tour to be more fancy? It was hard to find the entrance and didn’t feel so special. Could be more information about the monuments too. Expensive to pay 14€ (student) for just that. Re.. Read more »ally like the virtual Photo Booth!
03.11.23
Amanda
We visited the Montparnasse Tower as part of our Paris pass. If you want the best view of Paris, this is definitely the place. Downside it took us forever to find where we needed to enter by. The queue inside wasn’t too long but it was early mo.. Read more »rning on a weekday. The terrace was closed which really sucked. Plus side, there are tools out there that are easy to use and help you identify the different monuments you see from the tower. Definitely recommend it if you have the pass.
01.11.23
Petr
Great view of Paris. I would say better than from Eiffel Tower. Quite windy, but glass cover worked. Nice to try 360• virtual glasses on floor 56. Recommend to visit in evening/night.
04.10.23
Paul
Although the building is considered ugly by many, the views from it offer stunning views of Paris. We bought tickets online before and walked right through no wait. It is possible to buy tickets on site but you may need to wait. There is an indoor an.. Read more »d outdoor part, although indoor was quite good. Small cafe and gift shop at the top. The lady working at the cafe was very unfriendly and told us to sit at a table for 2 instead of for 4, even though it was empty. It's a fun visit though and recommend. No dogs.
23.09.23
Giselle
Visited the Observation deck of the Montparnasse Tower, tallest building in Paris - would thoroughly recommend a visit upon dusk - to get the daylight views and then stay for the lights to come on. This would allow better identification of the iconic.. Read more » landmarks of the Paris skyline - and 360° views.
Would recommend buying tickets online before going, as many were turned away at the entrance. You can enter up to 20 minutes before your booked reservation, but no sooner. Great experience.
14.08.23
Sean
Very quick elevator to the 56th floor. Disappointed that the windows were dirty and the rooms had these bright garish lights making photo taking more challenging. Definitely go for sunset!
28.07.23
Stefan
Great place for entire family. Amazing 360° view of the most beautiful city on Earth - Paris. My children were delighted with the views. You have to add this place to your own list of things to see in Paris😉
20.07.23
Judy
Quite fun up there, love the ❤️Paris sign! The funky lights lit up when evening arrives. Besides the view, a cafe, a 10-minutes short movie with archive Paris and a gift shop. If I could choose again, I would book the restaurant instead, to enjoy bot.. Read more »h view and food.
19.07.23
brenton
A must see while in Paris. Best views you will get of Paris and surrounds. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, with 3d experience, and cinema included. The only issue we had was finding the entrance. Both sides of the building had very small entrance .. Read more »signs. Numerous family's (including mine) confused where to go. Once inside, everything went smooth.
13.07.23
Joshua
I've of my favorite spots to take paris newbies. What a view! My family had a great time. The observation deck views are breathtaking. Also be sure to watch the movie on floor 58. It's a look back in time for the city of Paris. Very very.. Read more » cool!
04.07.23
Dave
This was an amazing stop it was so worth the cost. Most of our group agreed it was better than going up in the Eiffel Tower. At Montparness you had an amazing view including the Eiffel tower. The view allows you to get amazing shots of the city that .. Read more »you can get from the ground. Like the tower with the military academy together. Or the entire Louvre museum in on shot. The walk to the roof top is about 3 stories after your elevator ride but the view is 1000% worth the trip up there. If I am ever in Paris again I will be going back.
19.06.23
Aashwin
While the Parisiens might consider (or used to consider) this tower an eyesore, but the view of the city from the top is a sight to behold. Visited the 56th floor of tower on 9th June (59th floor, the rooftop was closed that day).
I suggest you visi.. Read more »t the tower late in the evening to see the glory of “The city of Light”. You can book the tickets in advance from their website at €15 per person.
10.06.23
Sathish
Great place to experience panoramic view of beautiful Paris city. To view Eiffel Tower make sure the sky is clear on that day. If it’s cloudy or rainy it won’t be a clear view, I’ll avoid visiting during those days.
22.05.23
Fatma
Since we bought the tickets from Get your guide in advance, we didn’t have to wait. We booked a time slot and so we got in quickly when it was time. On the 56th floor you have a small cafe. And the most beautiful view of the whole Paris. We boo.. Read more »ked sunset time, so we had a view of the sun setting right next to the Eifel Tower. It was one of the most beautiful sunsets i have ever seen. If you visit Paris, then this is a must do experience!
15.04.23
Farid
The best way to fund out the beauty of the city of love is to visit this tower and have a panoramic view of Paris. Specifically after sunset when the Eiffel tower automatically lights on. I visited there on a rainy they and the experience was full of.. Read more » different unique feelings. The mist, rain showers, sun rays, the sunset and Paris from top. Definitely recommended
27.01.23
Shruti
A great place for an amazing view! Loved the fact that it’s not overcrowded.. You can truly relax and enjoy the view at your pace unlike at Eiffel..
would definitely suggest to keep the washrooms clean..
24.11.22
Maria
I was there about 10 maybe 11 years ago and it was great now with that glass around on the top it is not the same anymore. But the view are still nice. If u short you need to stand on your toes to see between the glass, not great at all.
Love staff .. Read more »at the cafe. Everyone helpful and friendly.
22.11.22
Csaba
The view is nice, but it is a bit expensive compared to other attractions. The whole tour consists only in getting to the top of the building with an elevator where you have a nice view and it takes ~30 minutes, but it costs the same as visiting the .. Read more »Versailles palace which takes over 3 hours.
05.10.22
Aishah
Very easy and straight forward. Orderd tickets online and was a quick process, the lift is very quick. Can go toilet there as well. Nice view point however there isn’t much info on the plaque or it’s very faded and old. Someone can expla.. Read more »in to you what is there
20.07.22
Annetta
The BEST view on Paris - 360*
Not Eiffel Tower)
Montparnasse skyscraper is the best one!
Amazing view ????
20 euro ? per person to go on the roof
If I’m not mistaken it is located on 62 floor
Also on the roof there is a bar with drinks and burg.. Read more »ers ?? where you can order something if you accidentally feel starving)
A lot of seats, so it will be comfortable for staying there few hours and contemplate the beauty
19.07.22
Millie
I absolutely love this attraction. It has the best view of Paris for a reasonable price. The 360° view is astonishing and you can also go up to the rooftop. The building was far from busy with plenty of room to move around and take photos. I&rsqu.. Read more »o;d recommend going in the evening and watching the sunset, it was breathtakingly beautiful! The staff are friendly, welcoming and spoke excellent english.
18.07.22
Steve
Fairly expensive elevator ride to the top of the building. However, the views were great and it was an easy metro ride to it. It wasn't obvious when you arrived that you can go up several more flights of stairs to get to the actual top and be .. Read more »on the roof. We visited Montparnasse tower and the Eiffel tower for contrasting views.
08.07.22
Zarwah
Fantastic spot to see the Eiffel tower light up and take pictures.
There is a ticket to enter but worth every bit as it is a 360 degree view of the entire city. Great spot to truly capture the grandeur and beauty of Paris.
There is seating if neede.. Read more »d and a cute sign "Paris" that lights up.
05.06.22
D'Lee
For a limited stay in Paris, this truly allowed us to SEE EVERYTHING! We even got to catch the sunset and watch the city of light come alive! For those so inclined, there was a bar on the observation deck. Absolutely amazing views! HIGHLY recommen.. Read more »d!
02.06.22
Lee
Montparnasse Tower offers the best views over Paris. From the panoramic roof the Eiffel tower is beautifully aligned with the skyline of La Defense. The views are especially good around sunset in summer, as the sun goes down near the iconic tower.
Ho.. Read more »wever, I have subtracted one star as the viewing platfrom has thick, high glass walls on all sides with open slits for visitors who want to take photos (avoiding dirt on the glass, reflections, etc.). But this is too restrictive: there should be more openings in the glass and they should be bigger.
03.05.22
Daithí
While in Paris we went to the Eiffel Tower and it was crazy busy with one of the lifts not operating. Luckily we had tickets from our tour to visit Montparnasse Tower and our tour guide said it was great. We were not disappointed. The views were amaz.. Read more »ing, no queue to get up and plenty of room for everyone to view the city 360.
17.04.22
Danny
Beautiful view of the city. Especially on such a clear and sunny day. The roof terrace is very nice and worth a visit.
There is a small bar, and relaxed music. And the roof terrace is smaller then the roof of the building, so even with my vertigo I c.. Read more »ould enjoy it very much, since you can only look down three metres or so. I usually can't go near an edge, so I was very pleased with this one!!!
Also, there is no metal mesh, but a glass wall, so the views are amazing. I found it well worth the admission, and we spent about 90 minutes taking in the views
29.03.22
Adalberto
Amazing terrace. It may seem a unworthy visit, when put next to the world renowned places nearby that Paris as to offer, and the tower it self it's a normal, plain building, but in it's terrace you have one of the best views in town. Even b.. Read more »etter if you visit after sunset to see the Eiffel Tower light up.
27.01.22
MariuS
It was a good view of Paris, mainly because you didn't have to look at Montparnasse tower. The plexiglass prevented us from getting really good pictures, but there are some small gaps. You can have a drink while taking in the view which was nice.. Read more ». It will always be less crowded than the Eiffel Tower. It was fine and can be done together with a visit to the Catacombs.
03.11.21
Sarah
Actually a modern skyscraper that promises a great view of the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, the viewing platform on the roof is completely fenced in with screens that are also pasted with coloured foil. Only narrow gaps in the panes, around which peo.. Read more »ple naturally crowd, allow an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, a beautiful and comfortable view of the tower and great pictures are not possible. That‘s not worth the entry price.
20.10.21
Kirk
I was surprised at how easy it was to access this incredible view. I hadn’t bought a ticket ahead of time, but it took hardly any time to get into the elevator and up to the top of the building. As the only skyscraper in the area, you can see f.. Read more »ar out in all directions. At €16, this was well worth the cost.
09.10.21
Sebastián
I don't see the point of having a rooftop when the protective(?) glass is preventing you to enjoy the views. And at 1,40m high is impossible for a kid to see. Better remain indoors.
I guess going up using the (publicized) fastest elevator in Eur.. Read more »ope would appeal to some.
The staff is very friendly. There's a coffee shop at the top but poor offering.
08.10.21
Marilyn
Perfect. I recommend visiting the tour and it's panoramic deck just a flight of stairs up (after taking the elevator of course to the first indoor views from above) to experience a wonderful view of this beauty of a city. Staff are wonderful. I .. Read more »say get there just before sunset and watch the skies changes colors and the streets below light up. Thanks for a wonderful experience. I love it.
Ps: Went on a Sunday in October and wasn't as crowded as I expected? Or it is just me, when you're enjoying such a wonderful view... You don't see anything or anyone else.
31.08.21
Edwin
Good view of the city, but you can only stick your camera through the area without glass. You will not be able to take an unobstructed photo with yourself as the glass surrounds the entire rooftop.
There was a live DJ and bar on the Thursday night w.. Read more »e went.
17.08.21
Joshua
A amazing place to see entire the beautiful city of Paris from top of the building. Panoramic view absolutely stunning. There is bar which offer drinks and restaurant while watching the panoramic view. A must visit place in Paris and entrance is arou.. Read more »nd fifteen euros per person.
09.08.21
Ilaria
Stunning view of Paris but layer up, it can be windy up there! There is a bar with a limited selection of things (hence 4 stars) - if they put a little more effort into getting a nice setup (with some cover from the cold and the wind for the poor bar.. Read more »tenders!) it'd be a game changer.
04.08.21
Sakthi
Fun place to hang out at the rooftop.
Also, try taking photos through the photo apparatus that makes you look fancy
31.07.21
Fernando
Probably the best view of all of Paris.
I particularly suggest a night visit there, the city lights are something to behold.
Unforgettable experience!
19.07.21
Yoram
Best place for the views of all of Paris.
Plus the building will be refurbished so it will get better.
I do recommend this place. There’s an app that explains Paris thru history that’s very interesting, lounging & drinks
18.07.21
Zdeněk
It was an amazing view. I don't know how frequent it is, but we were on the top on friday night and there was a party going on which was a pleasant surprise. I recommend it 100 %, it's worth it at night time.
10.07.21
Aikya
The view from the top of the tower is beautiful. But please note that it is open until 23:30 (in summer) and the tickets for the same can be bought on their website. The timings mentioned in Google are incorrect if you are just going to check out vie.. Read more »w. Try going to watch the sunset. It is worth it.
26.06.21
phillip
Great view of Paris. Even in so so weather it is spectacular and the personnel is very helpful and friendly.
25.06.21
Natalie
The ultimate view of Paris!
With a cosy terrasse to watch the sky change.
Even on a cloudy day the light is very impressive as well as the moments when parts of the city are in sunlight and some are not.
26.05.21
Festim
Best way to end the Paris tour. Magnificent view from the top on the tower.
31.03.21
rebecca
Best view of Paris because the Eiffel Tower is in the view rather than the view coming from the tower. Sunset time is perfect. Ice skating on the roof in winter. Bar and snacks available and toilets. Highly recommended.
11.03.21
Ilya
A beautiful building, but due to the coronavirus, the observation deck does not work !!
01.03.21
Thodwris
Tour Maine-Montparnasse (Maine-Montparnasse Tower), also commonly named Tour Montparnasse, is a 210-metre (689 ft) office skyscraper located in the Montparnasse area of Paris, France. Constructed from 1969 to 1973, it was the tallest skyscraper in Fr.. Read more »ance until 2011, when it was surpassed by the 231-metre (758 ft) Tour First. It remains the tallest building in Paris outside of the La Défense business district. As of February 2020, it is the 14th tallest building in the European Union. The tower was designed by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan, and Louis Hoym de Marien and built by Campenon Bernard.[5] On September 21, 2017, Nouvelle AOM won a competition to redesign the building's facade.Built on top of the Montparnasse – Bienvenüe Paris Métro station, the building has 59 floors.
The 56th floor, 200 metres from the ground,[7] houses a restaurant called le Ciel de Paris,[8] and the terrace on the top floor, are open to the public for viewing the city.
The view covers a radius of 40 km (25 mi); aircraft can be seen taking off from Orly Airport.
The guard rail, to which various antennae are attached, can be pneumatically lowered.The tower's simple architecture, large proportions and monolithic appearance have been often criticized for being out of place in Paris's urban landscape. As a result, two years after its completion the construction of buildings over seven stories high in the city center was banned
03.02.21
Zahid
The tallest building in the city, a few meters shorter than the Eiffel, the Montparnasse Tower offers a unique vantage point and the best place to view Eiffel Tower. The height allows you to take great landscape photos of the Eiffel Tower complex, wh.. Read more »ich could pass as drone shots. As the city strictly prohibits drone flying, this is the best way to get great aerial shots of Eiffel Tower.
30.01.21
Cathy
Cannot wait for the time we enjoy these views once again ❤️
01.01.21
La
C&A nice shop
Products Equal to Castro or renuar
Good sells to end of the year :)
15.12.20
Binh
This tower is truly the best place to see the panoramic view of the magnificent city of Paris - Ville de Lumière, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral or the Louvre Museum... are very clear. It is worth buying a ticket to take these stunning.. Read more » photos.
08.12.20
Benje
The perfect place to have a view of the Eifel Tower.
23.11.20
Sam
Great place at sunset!
02.11.20
Kevin
The best view of Paris, 360 °.
However the price is high for the short time we spend inside (18 €), and the setting is not very pretty.
15.10.20
Fouzi
Too bad, no access for strollers, we had to carry them several setbacks of stairs before arriving at the elevator ...
I wonder how people with reduced mobility do! Not possible to use telescopes due to covid.
Otherwise, the view is beautiful, 360 &de.. Read more »g; panoramic
13.10.20
Irma
210 meters, 56 floors, 6 seconds - that's 3 details of this building. Beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower, the whole of Paris. Here you can sit in a cafe or with a good wine, look around with binoculars, or just perceive on the roof of the buildi.. Read more »ng what all the people were able to build, let yourself be carried away by historical fantasies ...
12.10.20
tm
Of course, this tower does not come close to the level of the Eiffel Tower, but it is a kind of "insider tip". The view from the very top is similar to that on the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower can be clearly seen from up here. It's a.. Read more »ctually a shame that the Tour Montparnasse receives so little attention because of the Eiffel Tower ...
23.09.20
Daniel
An excellent place to view Paris from the top. Getting up to the roof is fast but there's some queue at the entrance. Nice place to chill with a view and bar on top.
09.09.20
Tom
The view is really incredible. Its also the first viewing sight I ever saw where they put some mind into constructing photo friendly. They have an indoor part and an outdoor part. At the outdoor part they have a glass wall but with a slit for phone, .. Read more »such that you can take photos without having reflections from glass. Absolutely awesome. The view is the most incredible you'll see in Paris. Its a bit expensive at 18 euro per adult. But in my opinion really worth it. Will visit again at night to see the eiffel tour sparkling.
30.08.20
Gursewak
Tour Maine-Montparnasse (Maine-Montparnasse Tower), also commonly named Tour Montparnasse, is a 210-metre (689 ft) office skyscraper located in the Montparnasse area of Paris, France. Constructed from 1969.. Read more » to 1973, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011, when it was surpassed by the 231-metre (758 ft) Tour First. It remains the tallest building in Paris outside of the La Défense business district. As of February 2020, it is the 14th tallest building in the European Union. The tower was designed by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan, and Louis Hoym de Marien and built by Campenon Bernard.On September 21, 2017, Nouvelle AOM won a competition to redesign the building's facade.
Description
Built on top of the Montparnasse – Bienvenüe Paris Métro station, the building has 59 floors.
The 56th floor, 200 metres from the ground,houses a restaurant called le Ciel de Paris,and the terrace on the top floor, are open to the public for viewing the city.
The view covers a radius of 40 km (25 mi); aircraft can be seen taking off from Orly Airport.
The guard rail, to which various antennae are attached, can be pneumatically lowered.
Occupation
The tower is mainly occupied by offices. Various companies and organizations have settled in the tower:
The National Architects Council, Axa and MMA insurers, the mining and metallurgy company Eramet, Al Jazeera
Political parties have used campaign offices, such as François Mitterrand in 1974, the RPR in the late 70s, Emmanuel Macron's La République En Marche! in 2016, Benoît Hamon since 2018
Previously Tour Maine-Montparnasse housed the executive management of Accor.
The 56th floor, with its terrace, bars and restaurant, has been used for private or public events. During the 80s and 90s, the live National Lottery was cast on TF1 from the 56th floor.
Climbing the tower
French urban climber Alain "Spiderman" Robert, using only his bare hands and feet and with no safety devices of any kind, scaled the building's exterior glass and steel wall to the top twice, in 1995 and in 2015.
Criticism
The tower's simple architecture, large proportions and monolithic appearance have been often criticised for being out of place in Paris's urban landscape.As a result, two years after its completion the construction of buildings over seven storeys high in the city centre was banned.
The design of the tower predates architectural trends of more modern skyscrapers today that are often designed to provide a window for every office. Only the offices around the perimeter of each floor of Tour Montparnasse have windows.
It is said that the tower's observation deck enjoys the most beautiful view in all of Paris because it is the only place from which the tower cannot be seen.
A 2008 poll of editors on Virtualtourist voted the building the second-ugliest building in the world, behind Boston City Hall in the United States.
Asbestos contamination
In 2005, studies showed that the tower contained asbestos material. When inhaled, for instance during repairs, asbestos is a carcinogen. Monitoring revealed that legal limits of fibers per liter were surpassed and, on at least one occasion, reached 20 times the legal limit. Due to health and legal concerns, some tenants abandoned their offices in the building.
The problem of removing the asbestos material from a large building used by thousands of people is unique. The projected completion time for removal was cited as three years. After a nearly three year delay, removal began in 2009 alongside regular operation of the building. In 2012, it was reported the Maine-Montparnasse Tower was 90% free of asbestos.
22.08.20
Mark
If you want a true spectacular 360° view of Paris sights then look no further. This building is amazing. Cheap entry great food and drink and a whole lot less busy than queuing for the ?
31.07.20
Darla
Amazing view of the city from up here. We went in the summer for sunset and it was stunning. There is a bar there too to grab a drink which looked like a lovely place to sit. There is a lift however you do have to walk up a flight of stairs to get to.. Read more » the very top. I really recommend if you want to get some good snaps of the Paris city scape!
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