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Definitely the best view of Paris can be admired from Tour Montparnasse.
With the fast elevator, in just 38 seconds, we reach the 56th floor, at a hight of 196m, and we enjoyed the best panorama of Paris by day.
The tower can also be visited by night, because it closes at 10:30pm during winter season and at 11:30 during summer.
For tourists' help at the 56th floor are photo galleries, interactive screens and viewpoint tables and as well as a nice panoramic bar.
And just other three floors up, is the panoramic terrace, at a hight of 210m, with an unforgettable view from the 59th floor.
Entrance fee: EUR 8.5- Directions: M: Montparnasse
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Just a stones throw from the Montparnasse Bienvenue Metro station (served by several lines) is the second tallest office block in Europe, the Montparnasse Tower.
For a few Euros you can ride one of the speedy elevators to the top (56th) floor. Here you will find a restaurant (with great views of course!) and an interesting exhibiton showing pictures of the various stages of construction of this huge curved steel and smoked glass building.
A few more steps will take you up and out on to the open roof which serves as a huge viewing area. The 360 degree panoramic view is simply breathtaking! Sketched maps are dotted around the (secure!) railings identifying all that can be seen.
This 'must see' attraction certainly does not replace a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but the biggest advantage it has over its more well known rival, is that there is virtually NO queuing. We went on a busy public holiday weekend, mid morning, and we were at the top within 5 minutes of arrival! We 'did' the Eiffel Tower the next day and queued for 90 minutes!
One last tip - if you have purchased a 'Paris Visite' transport pass, then show it when you pay. You will save just under 3 Euros each on the entrance fee!
Pick a clear day for the best views.
On your way out, a lovely market can be found very nearby (but not sure what days it's held). A great way to spend a morning! Leave a Comment Address: Montparnasse - Bienvenue
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Here's a view from the top of the Montparnasse Tower, looking northwest towards the competition.
I'm not a big fan of standing in lines, so for aerial views I much prefer paying EUR 8.70 (whoops, it has just gone up another 30 cents to 9.00 Euros) and taking the 38-second elevator up to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower, and then walking up to the 59th, which is the roof. (It's cheaper for students and anyone up to age 20, by the way. No senior discounts, though.)
Second photo: Looking north now, that's the Invalides with the golden dome.
Third photo: Looking down at the nearby streets and buildings to the northeast, with the Boulevard de Montparnasse cutting diagonally through the foreground.
Fourth photo: Tour Montparnasse from the nearby Atlantic Garden. If this building were in Frankfurt am Main it would be # 3 in the Frankfurt Skyline Countdown.
Fifth photo: Tour Montparnasse from you-know-where. Leave a Comment Address: 33, avenue du Maine, 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15Phone: 01 45 38 52 56Directions: Metro: Edgar Quinet or Montparnasse-Bienvenüe.Website: http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/
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As long as you have to put up with such an (imo) ugly architectural lemon as Tour Montparnasse, make lemonade and take the fast elevator (~40 seconds) up to the top for some pix and an awesome view of Paris.
This last trip I went both day and nightime just for fun. I think the views are worth it.
Check out the website for all the info and some really good fotos.
L'Espace 56 (bar / cafe on the 56th floor) is a good place out of the wind to have a drink with the view or even eat, but honestly for me I just head right up to the roof and look at beautiful Paris. Excellent view of ExGuy's large metal tower of course, but also of Invalides, Champs, etc - the whole city. Most of the time especially in the evening it is very windy. Even with a tripod, the wind will have a tendency to blur any night shots with an inexpensive digital camera
(it did mine, and don't forget the actual building under your feet is swaying a little in the wind, making some low-light digital night-shots tough),
but your God-given / analog-eyes and your memory will be rewarded.
It costs 9 Euros (about $11.50) each time you decide to make the trip
(as opposed to $20 each trip for the Empire State Building, and much less crowded)
Oddly enough, one of the few (imo) benefits you get from Paris Visite metro pass vs Carte Orange is one free trip up to the top of Tour Montparnasse. Only one use though, so I still think you're better off getting Carte Orange and "paying as you go" for separate day and night trips to the top.
Tour Montparnasse opens at 9:30 am and most important for nightime viewing, the last lift / elevator to the top is at 11 p.m. Supposedly they kick you out at 11:30 but they let me hang out until almost midnight.
Tour Montparnasse gets a lot of grief and bad press, but the view both day and night in my opinion is a monster and worth the money. Leave a Comment Address: 33, avenue du MainePhone: 01 45 38 52 56Directions: Intersection Avenue du Maine & Blvd Vaugirard in Montparnasse. Metro Stop: Montparnasse Bienvenue. It is the unmistakeabley HUGE building you can't miss. Entrance for the trip up and elevators is on ramp up from the street on the West side of the buildingWebsite: http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/uk/
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This 56 story tower gains the most commanding view of all of Paris at 209 meters high. It is located in the 14th Arrondissment on Rue du Depart, directly above the Montparnasse metro stop. But finding it is extremely easy. Finding the tourist entrance (the rest of the building is office space), is a little more difficult. It is actually located on the side facing the Rue de l'Arrivee, up a flight of stairs and is marked by a covered entrance that says "Paris en 360 degrees." The fee to go up in the elevator is 8 Euro, 50. For Children under 6 it is free; age 7 to 15, 4 Euro; For students and those age 16-20, 6 Euro, 50.
The tower itself was completed in 1973 and is made of curved steel and smoked glass. At the time of its completion it was Europe's tallest office complex. They say you can see up to 25 miles from the top on a clear day. Up there you will find a terrace (not recommended on a cold day) and just below a lounge area with a bar and, as advertised, 360 degree views of Paris. After you descend, check out the Galeries Lafayette below the Tower on Rue du Depart. Leave a Comment Address: Pl. Raoul DaultryPhone: 01 45 38 52 56Directions: Get off at the Montparnasse metro stop, climb to street level and get your bearings, look for the Rue de L'Arrivee on the eastern side of the Tower. There's the entrance to the building.;
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If you have,nt got a head for hieghts do not go up this 60 floor building!! The lift speeds you up at something like 2 floors per second, it is extremely fast. The views are excetpional once up there, if you dont fancy that there is a hugh store at the base of the building to while your time away shopping! Leave a Comment
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Another way to view Paris from the sky is the Tour Montparnasse.I must say that I prefer the Eiffeltower but It is not so crowded and you have a nice view over the city.On the 56th floor you can see Paris,no matter what weather it is,on the 59th floor (209m) is an open air terrace.You can see up to a 40km radius. Leave a Comment
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I really recommend this one. Less than 40 seconds the lift brings you to the top (the 58th floors). They have cafe, restaurant and souvenir counter there, with the 180 degree view of Paris. Walk one floor up, then you will reach the terrace. It was a great experience.
8.5 euro -- Adult (cheaper than Eiffel Tower, haha, and probably nicer) Leave a Comment
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If you want a cheap way of aerial view the whole Paris city than go to Montparnsse. This is 56 storied building is a good replacement of Eiffel Tower. It just coast 6.60 euros to go on the roof of this building.
It is must see activity as you can enjoy fresh air as well as the know how about the city.
It is open till late so you can enjoy the Paris night as well. Leave a Comment Address: MontparnssePhone: 01 45385256Directions: Metro station Montparnsse.
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Here is a picture of Tour Montparnasse. Tour has many meanings in French including "Tower." To get to Montparnasse Tour, simply take Green No. 6 Metro to Montparnasse Bienvenue Station which is located on South Bank. Leave a Comment Address: Montparnasse Bienvenue Station (6 Metro Line)Phone: 01 42 22 91 96Directions: A short walk from Montparnasse Cemetery. Just look in the air for the tallest building and walk towards it.
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