Montparnasse Tower

Montparnasse Tower is a skyscraper in the 15th arrondissement of Paris built from reinforced concrete, glass and metal. The structure rises over 59 floors and ends with a rooftop terrace that offers a full circle view over the capital.

Construction started in 1969 and finished in 1973, when the Parisian skyline gained a new landmark. The project sparked debates about tall buildings in the historic city center and led to stricter building regulations afterward.

The name comes from Mount Parnassus in Greek mythology and was adopted for this neighborhood in the 18th century. The observation platform draws daily crowds who study the city and its monuments from a bird's-eye perspective.

Fast elevators bring visitors up to the viewing platform at the top of the building. Access to the terrace happens through the lower floors, where you collect entry tickets and then ride upward.

A bar on the 56th floor allows guests to enjoy drinks while taking in views of the surrounding neighborhoods. At night the tower lights up from the outside and becomes visible from distant parts of the city.

Location: 15th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier Necker

Inception: 1973

Architects: Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan, Jean Saubot, Louis de Hoÿm de Marien

Official opening: June 18, 1973

Architectural style: International Style

Floors above the ground: 59

Floors below the ground: 6

Elevators: 25

Height: 209 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: reinforced concrete, glass, metal

Part of: Tour Maine-Montparnasse

Color: #382A05

Address: 33 Av. du Maine, 75015 Paris, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-23:30

Website: https://tourmontparnasse56.com

GPS coordinates: 48.84211,2.32198

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:26