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    Montparnasse Tower

    Paris, France

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    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
    Height210m/689 feet
    Height of Observation Deck56th Floor: 196m/643 feet
    Terrace: 210m/643 feet
    Architect(s)Urbain Cassan, Eugène Beaudouin, Louis de Hoÿm de Marien and Jean Saubot
    Restaurant NameCiel de Paris
    Seating Capacity154
    Observation Decks2
    Height of Observation Deck(s)56th Floor: 196m/643 feet
    Terrace: 210m/643 feet
    Height of Restaurant196m/643 feet
    Stories59
    Height of restaurant(s)196m/643 feet
    How many windows7200
    How many stairs to the top1000
    How many years for construction3
    Inauguration date1973
    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 manufacturerOtis
    Number of lifts31
    Number of broadcasting facilities7
    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 Tower40 000m2 of façade
    70 meters deep foundations
    Over 5000 employees
    Fun Facts about the Observatory3D animation
    Panoramas of Paris using enhanced reality

    Patrick Abisseror, Managing Director

    33 avenue du
    Maine – 75755
    Paris
    Cedex 15
    France

    TEL: +33 (0) 1 45 38 69 13

    EMAIL: [email protected]

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