Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck
Tour Montparnasse 56
The only skyscraper in central Paris. Its 56th-floor observation deck and rooftop terrace frame the entire Eiffel Tower in view.
Montparnasse Tower stands 210 meters tall and was completed in 1973. It was controversial for disrupting the historic skyline, yet it has become an ideal spot for panoramic photos of Paris. The local joke goes that it is 'the only place in Paris where you can't see the Montparnasse Tower.' The indoor observation deck on the 56th floor features interactive exhibits and a café. Three more floors up is the open-air rooftop terrace, offering 360-degree views of the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Sacré-Cœur, and the Luxembourg Gardens. Sunsets and night views are especially lovely. Tickets cost about 20 euros, and buying online is cheaper. The building is undergoing façade renovation, so check the official website for which facilities are open. Metro Lines 4, 6, 12, and 13, Montparnasse-Bienvenüe station.
Opening hours
About 09:30–22:30 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Catacombs of Paris
- Musée Rodin
- Luxembourg Gardens
- Les Invalides
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Eiffel Tower
- Latin Quarter & Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde