Montparnasse Tower
Paris, France
The Montparnasse Tower is in the ideal location to discover all of Paris. It is the most central high point in the capital. Facing the Eiffel Tower, it is the best location for taking in the loveliest monuments of Paris.
The 56th floor is reserved for tourist visits. Protected from the wind and rain, heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer, come here to discover the best view of Paris through its large plate glass windows. All around you is a 360° view of the avenues, roofs, monuments, and gardens…all of Paris is at your feet.
You can reach it in one of the fastest lifts in the world. You arrive at the 56th floor in less than 40 seconds (38s) at speeds reaching 60 km/h during the climb!
Once on the 56th floor, you can discover the loveliest monuments of Paris, and take advantage of the many visual aids we have set up to enhance your visit: Panels presenting Paris using augmented reality, A permanent exhibition, Orientation tables, Interactive markers and quizzes, 360 Café and The gift shop:
The Terrace: At 210 metres, look down over a 360° view of Paris!
In clear weather, you can see up to 40 km from this observation point!
| FACTS AND STATISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Height | 210m/689 feet |
| Height of Observation Deck | 56th Floor: 196m/643 feet |
| Terrace: 210m/643 feet | |
| Architect(s) | Urbain Cassan, Eugène Beaudouin, Louis de Hoÿm de Marien and Jean Saubot |
| Restaurant Name | Ciel de Paris |
| Seating Capacity | 154 |
| Observation Decks | 2 |
| Height of Observation Deck(s) | 56th Floor: 196m/643 feet |
| Terrace: 210m/643 feet | |
| Height of Restaurant | 196m/643 feet |
| Stories | 59 |
| Height of restaurant(s) | 196m/643 feet |
| How many windows | 7200 |
| How many stairs to the top | 1000 |
| How many years for construction | 3 |
| Inauguration date | 1973 |
| Lift(s) capacity(ies) (persons) | 15 |
| Lift(s) capacity(ies) per hour (persons) | 450 |
| Lift(s) speed (km/h) | 6m/sec |
| Maximum design wind speed (k/h) | 200km/h |
| Name of elevator manufacturer | Otis |
| Number of lifts | 31 |
| Number of broadcasting facilities | 7 |
| Total weight of tower (metric tones) | 150 000 tones |
| Unique features of observatory(ies) | 360°view of Paris |
| 2 levels of visit | |
| The Highest roof terrace in Paris | |
| View up to 40km away in clear weather | |
| Fun Facts about the Tower | 40 000m2 of façade |
| 70 meters deep foundations | |
| Over 5000 employees | |
| Fun Facts about the Observatory | 3D animation |
| Panoramas of Paris using enhanced reality | |
Patrick Abisseror, Managing Director 33 avenue du |
TEL: +33 (0) 1 45 38 69 13 |