Tower Story
Tour Maine-Montparnasse (Maine-Montparnasse Tower), also commonly named Tour Montparnasse, is a 210-meter (689 ft) office skyscraper located in the Montparnasse area of Paris, France. Constructed from 1969 to 1973, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011. Built on top of the Montparnasse – Bienvenüe Paris Métro station, the 59 floors of the tower are mainly occupied by offices. The 56th floor, 200 meters from the ground, houses a restaurant called le Ciel de Paris, and the terrace on the top floor (210m), are open to the public for viewing the city. The view covers a radius of 40 km (25 mi).
Observation Deck
Located right in the city centre, the Montparnasse Tower Panoramic Observation Deck gives you a unique, breathtaking view by day or by night. just 38 seconds and you’re 200 meters above Paris, contemplating the very best view you can get of this beautiful city! The Eiffel Tower is right in front of you – a sight you will never forget. Just a few steps further up lies the roof terrace, 210 meters above the ground, offering something even more remarkable: a 360° panoramic view of the whole of Paris.
Address
Maine – 75755 Paris Cedex 15
Contact
T: 0044 01 45 38 57 67Facts & Statistics
Architects
Jean Saubot, Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan et Louis de Hoÿm de Marien
Inauguration date
1973
Construction time
4 years
Total height
210 m
Weight
130 000 tons
Depth below ground
18 m
Height of restaurant
200m above the ground
Number of windows
7200
Number of elevators
25
Elevators capacity
1 600 kg
Elevators speed
3,5 m/s to m/s
Elevator manufacturer
OTIS
Number of steps up to the top
1 306