Montparnasse Skyscraper – Tour Montparnasse

(Last Update: 03.11.2024) Rising from the middle of Paris and found ugly by the majority, including me. Montparnasse SkyscraperThe reason why is the subject of an article on Pariste.Net A wonderful view of Paris from the 56th floor that it offers. Yes, you can go to the terrace of Tour Montparnasse and in fine weather a magnificent view of Paris awaits you.

Tour Montparnasse (tour monparnas or tuğ monpağnas) means Montparnasse Tower in French. Montparnasse Skyscraper takes its name from the district where it is located. Montparnasse is the 15th district of Paris. boroughIt is an important district in . One of the seven giant train stations of Paris Gare Montparnasse is also located here. At the same time M4, M6, M12 ve M13 numbered metro The district is located at the intersection of four lines, including Boulevard Saint GermainIt is south of and at the beginning of a wide boulevard that descends steeply to Saint Germain des Près.

Just as Süzer Plaza (Gökkafes), If it's a dagger stuck in the heart of Istanbul (Although many more daggers were pierced afterwards, anyway) Montparnasse Skyscraper has been standing like a dagger in the heart of Paris since the 1970s. “But the view is beautiful" Yes, I am one of those who say, but when I think about it, why was there a need to slaughter the entire view of Paris for the sake of such a view? It hurts to look at it.

Imagine that permission was given to build a hundred-storey skyscraper in Sultanahmet Square, where the pool between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque is located. You have the view of Hagia Sophia on one side, Sultanahmet on the other, and Istanbul as far as you can see under your feet. Is it possible? Is there any need to destroy the fabric you belong to for the “most beautiful view”? Anyway... Since the Tour Montparnasse has been built and the best view from which you can view Paris is here, it is up to me to tell you how to get there, how to climb the tower and what kind of view awaits you there.

Though Eiffel TowerYou can also see a magnificent view from , but unfortunately, when you go up to Eiffel, you will see this view in your southeast. black skyscraper It can be annoying to see, but when you go up to Montparnasse, the most beautiful tower you see is the Eiffel Tower and there are many other beauties in your frame.

The Montparnasse Building is located above a shopping mall; In fact, it can be thought of as the Safir skyscraper in Istanbul, but it is much more run-down compared to it. Fortunately, it promises a visual Parisian feast in terms of the view it offers. used to be here Galeries LafayetteThere was a branch of , but it was closed a while ago, and branches of several important chain stores were opened in its place.

If you walk towards the upper part of Lafayette, towards the skyscraper, you will reach the entrance of the building. Main door office building entrance; You reach the visitor entrance section not from here, but by climbing the stairs to the left of the main entrance. There are two separate lanes for groups and individual visitors, but luckily, if there is no queue, it doesn't matter which one you enter.

You can buy your ticket right from this entrance. Sometimes long queues Sometimes it can happen and sometimes the gin plays ball; It's entirely up to your luck. So, if you wish, buy your ticket at the door when it arrives, or from the link at the end of the article. online ticket buy... There was no one there the last time we went. We easily bought our ticket, passed through the security check and followed the arrows to reach the elevators. Elevators go up in a controlled manner. Wait a while and talk to people from seventy-two nations of the world. You enter one of the high-speed elevators and reach the 56th floor directly.. Be careful as your ears may get a little blocked on the way out. Unfortunately, the elevators are not the glass elevators found outside, so you cannot watch the view while ascending.

When you go up, there may be another small queue at the entrance. Ticket control is done here (sometimes the control can be done below). And you reach the main hall of the 56th floor... Naturally, one wants to run directly to the window and look out; Don't worry, you are not alone, we all want to do this :) When you first see the view, you are fascinated by looking at Paris from above, but you are surprised that Paris, which looks green when you are below, does not look that green at all when you look at it from above. I couldn't solve the issue in my last attempt either; How can such a green city be so visible from above? stone-concrete It seems, it's unbelievable. Of course, when you gradually start to see and distinguish familiar places and structures you know below, a childish joy fills you.

The greatest pleasure Eiffel Tower Of course, it happens when you encounter. In fact, if you want to watch Paris from above, Eiffel TowerI think Montparnasse Skyscraper is a more practical option for those who are too lazy to go up. This is a tower where you can wait in fewer lines and reach the top more easily, and you also prevent this black building you see in front of you from entering your frame when you go up to the Eiffel Tower 😉 This time, it is in your frame. La Tour Eilffel and stretches as far as possible 360 degree view of Paris Features.

What is my Eiffel TowerThe reason why I like the façade facing 's most is to see the Eiffel, as well as my neighborhood behind the Eiffel. DefenseActually, I also see . Such childish happiness can find you even at that altitude. If you wish, you can stand by the window or sit in the seating areas in the middle hall and enjoy the view. Also Café Le 360You have the chance to enjoy the atmosphere while sitting and eating or drinking something at; however you like.

Our Montparnasse adventure doesn't end there: Don't Do not end your trip without climbing the stairs to reach the terrace on the top floor, because the real surprise awaits you there.. When you walk up from the door with the stairs leading to the terrace and climb two floors, you first reach the 58th floor terrace. If I'm not mistaken, it used to be possible to walk around this terrace 360 ​​degrees, but now they've covered it with a wire mesh all around; Go a little further from here You go up to the 59th floor, so you reach the main observation deck. You are now exactly 210 meters above the ground and Paris is under your feet.

In the past, the terrace was not protected like this, it would blow away when the wind blew, there were no such glass security panels. Now it is more protected against the wind, but you can no longer experience the feeling of flying like a bird that you feel when the wind blows :) Also, there are very limited areas without glass when taking photos. No matter, the view of Paris all around is enough to fascinate people... There is also a small room on this floor. snack bar There is, but I cannot say that it is that attractive.

Even if you come on a nice day, there is a possibility that it will be colder here than down below, so I recommend that you adjust your clothing accordingly and at least have something to wrap around your neck.

In your view Eiffel Tower, behind Defense, Seine River, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saint Sulpice Church, Napoleon's Tomb, Pantheon, Tuileries Garden, Luxembourg Garden and much more. There are visual explanations showing what is where on digital and fixed panels, depending on their angles. There are also paid binoculars, but I have never seen anyone use them.

Before finishing our tour of the Montparnasse Building, we go down to the 56th floor again and shopWe can just wander around and look at things for ourselves. One time, by chance, I found a wonderful t-shirt with Paris written on it for 10€. I still wear it 🙂 Generally, t-shirts sold for this price are very flimsy, but if the t-shirt I liked and bought had written 50 euros on its label, maybe I wouldn't have bought it, but at least I would have said it was "worth it" :)

Maybe you can sit at the cafe one last time and have something to eat or drink before going downstairs. Of course also A very special restaurant that you can go to on your special occasions is “Le Cilel de Paris”” is also located on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Skyscraper, but its entrance is via a separate elevator. Magnificent Paris and Eiffel Tower You may want to choose this restaurant with its view for your special anniversaries or celebrations.

When you have had enough of Montparnasse and the view of Paris, you exit through the exit door marked "Sortie / Exit", wait for the elevator, and go down again with people from seventy-two nationalities. Usually there is a queue to go down, but as luck would have it this last time, we were the only two people in the elevator...

After that, go down and wander around the Montparnasse district. Actually, I need to write a separate article for this district. Because Montparnasse and its surroundings, except for this ugly skyscraper, are extremely parisian a region. It is an extremely beautiful place that can be preferred for food and beverage, accommodation, shopping and culture and art activities. Of course Gare MontparnasseThe cosmopolitan structure of the city may be a bit unsettling for some, but I think it is an extremely safe, colorful and enjoyable region.

The tower opens at 09:30 every day of the year. Closing times vary depending on the period and day: until 1:30 between 23 April and 30 September, until 1:31 on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 22 October and 30 March; During this period, you can go to Montparnasse until 23:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and the day before public holidays. Of course, keeping in mind that the last check-out time is half an hour before closing time. For current prices and detailed information Don't forget to visit the official web page of Montparnasse Skyscraper at the end of the article.

One important note: It was announced a long time ago that the Montparnasse Skyscraper would be closed for a long time due to its complete renovation, but although years have passed, this work has not started yet. When the date of closure is determined, I will share it with you here. Until then, whatever you do, do not forget to watch Paris from the terrace of this skyscraper 😉 Oh before I forget; Be yourself when talking about Montparnasse Montmartre Don't confuse it with, I sometimes confuse it :)

While you're in this area, Montparnasse CemeteryDon't forget to see . And at least Rodin Museum Another sculpture museum as valuable Bourdelle Museum It's right nearby, if you have time, I suggest you go there too... Also to eat crepes. The creperie of JosselinI recommend . There are many more things to write about this region, but those are for another time…

Also, if you like to climb to such high places and watch the city, if you like to watch Paris from a balloon. Ballon de Paris I recommend you to read the article and try it if you like it and the weather is suitable.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…

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Address: 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris