Montparnasse Tower

[img_assist|nid=41264|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=283|height=423]THE PANORAMIC VISIT OF TOUR MONTPARNASSE

Montparnasse 56: The top of your Paris visit!

Offering spectacular 360 degree views from the top of Tour Montparnasse, right in the very heart of the city, this Paris landmark is a must-see experience for every Parisian and visitor.

TOUR MONTPARNASSE INDOOR OBSERVATORY

Come and discover every bit of Paris from t he 56 th observation floor which offers visitors a stunning view of the city at all directions.

In just 38 seconds, Europe's fastest elevator will take you to a height of 196 meters (over 640 ft) where the most beautiful view of Paris stretches out before you from a modern, relaxed and very comfortable setting. From here you can spot every Paris's landmarks and major attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Sacré Coeur, Musée d'Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe, the Panthéon, the Louvre or the Luxembourg garden…

The observatory is equipped with a large number of audiovisual and interactive facilities to help you discover and understand Paris , a delicious café and bar, souvenir shop, outdoor viewing deck and a world-class function room. The constantly-updated facilities include binoculars, exhibition and photo galleries, quizzes, interactive facilities, film, viewpoint tables, panoramic projection on the legend of towers in the world, and more.

• Permanent exhibition about Paris

• Film theatre
Don't miss our 20-minute spectacular film in the 56 th floor theatre. The film showcases the many wonderful attractions and landmarks of Paris, as well as aerial views of the capital.

• Panoramic projection

• Interactive terminals

• Bar
360 Café is the ideal place to watch a glorious Paris sunset while enjoying a drink or a gourmet snack. The café offers light meals and snacks in a relaxed setting and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Our panoramic drinks bar also gives you the chance to enjoy a romantic break as you take in the view across the capital.

• Souvenir shop : Take home a reminder of your visit to Paris and Tour Montparnasse. An exclusive range of authentic products, souvenirs and gifts are available to purchase at the 56 th floor. Don't miss our Montparnasse 56 exclusive DVD “All of Paris in 90 minutes” which includes three films: “Today's Paris”, “Paris from Above” and “A Historical view of Paris”

TOUR MONTPARNASSE OUTDOOR OBSERVATION DECK

See the best views from Paris's top tourist attraction. Step outside onto our open-air vantage point, 210 metres above the streets, for even more breathtaking views .

The outdoor observatory, accessible from the 59 th floor through a flight of stairs, offers a totally different viewing experience.

• Discover Paris from on high

The best way to discover a metropolis such as Paris is from on high. Far above the hustle and bustle of the capital, you can stand on the very roof of the capital and see as far as 40 km in clear weather. The city is spread out before you, swarming with life. By using our viewpoint indicators, you can locate and see each of the Parisian districts and their monuments: the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, Luxembourg Quarter, Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, St Germain-des-Prés, Ile de la Cité and Ile Saint Louis, Latin Quarter, Opéra Quarter, Concorde and the Louvre…

• Tour Montparnasse: a romantic visit in Paris

Every hour of the day has its own special charm and light… but the sunset over Paris and the lights of the city are simply breathtaking.

PRESENTATION OF THE MONTPARNASSE QUARTER

Centrally located and easily accessible, the Montparnasse district promises a day of relaxation and a fun evening.

• Shopping and evenings in Paris

Stroll through the streets; enjoy cultural visits or even some shopping at the foot of the tower where you will find the great shopping center Galeries Lafayette. Theatres and museums as well as bars, brasseries (La Coupole, La Closerie des Lilas…) and night clubs or cabarets (Bobin'o) are all within walking distance.

• Montparnasse: a historic and lively quarter in Paris

Montparnasse is still as lively as ever and attracts an international crowd. A popular, active neighbourhood, its train station was once the gateway to Paris for Bretons from Brittany who came to seek their fortune in the capital.

• Montparnasse: an artistic quarter

Until the 1940s, painters, writers and poets belonging to the “Ecole de Paris movement” found here inexpensive lodging and workshops, the most famous being "La Ruche". The artists formed a community, near the publishing houses of the Boulevard Saint Germain and the art dealers of the Luxembourg district.

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

• Opening Hours

the panoramic visit of the Tour Montparnasse is open every day of the year.

• from 1st April to 30th September 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (last lift at 11 p.m.)

• from 1st October ; to 31st March Sunday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and the day before a bank holiday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (last lift ½ hour before closing)

• Access to The Tour Montparnasse in Paris

Paid Public Parking under the Tour Montparnasse or at the SNCF train station
Borne de Taxis at the foot of the Tour and at the Place du 18 Juin
Bus : 10 lignes sur l’esplanade

Métro : 4 lines arrive at the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe station.
The closest is the Edgar Quinet station.
La station Edgar Quinet est toute proche.

RER to Denfert-Rochereau
SNCF and TGV high-speed just across the street
Batobus : get off at the Institut stop and walk up the Rue de Rennes