Montparnasse Tower

With a height of 210 meters, the Montparnasse Tower is the second highest building in Paris after the Eiffel Tower, and it is also a skyscraper in the urban area. The Montparnasse Tower is located on the left bank of the Seine in Paris, in a complex of buildings consisting of the Palais de Chaillot, the Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower, the Champ de Mars and the Paris Military Academy (l'Ecole Militaire). extension of the central axis. Historical Background The location of the Montparnasse Tower was originally the Paris train station. After the station was relocated, the construction of the building began due to urban planning considerations. The 56th floor and the panoramic open-air sightseeing roof are all open to tourists. Climbing is a great way to see a metropolis like Paris. When the weather is clear, you can see the city scenery forty kilometers away from the observation deck. There are 25 elevators in the Montparnasse Tower, and each elevator only leads to the specified floor. You need to buy a ticket to take the elevator. When you get off the elevator, many staff will come forward to take photos for the tourists. You can select the photos on the computer. The background of the photos is the night view of Paris. If you like it, you can pay for it. The 56th Floor Observation Deck The indoor observation deck on the 56th floor is specially designed for tourists. It is rainproof and windproof, warm in winter and cool in summer. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Paris through large glass windows and have a panoramic view of 360 degrees. Paris's avenues, parks, famous buildings, the whole of Paris is at your feet. There are tour assistants on the observation deck, such as a panel that introduces the reality of Paris. There are a total of 10 panels. You can touch the screen to discover the sights, click with your finger, and zoom in to see the specific buildings and introductions. There are also 3 permanent exhibitions on the platform, through 185 photos, telling you the untold story of Paris. If you come with children, there are also rows of interactive areas for children to learn, the system has multiple languages, and it is entertaining. There is also the Paris High Souvenir Shop on the 56th floor, with more than 300 different souvenirs, which are small gifts related to the Montparnasse Tower or Paris and its buildings, T-shirts, jewelry, books, sweets, etc. #Panorama Cafe# The 56th floor is simply a good place for sightseeing and leisure! There is a cafe called 360°, which is the highest panoramic cafe in Europe. Visitors to the observation deck are open during the visiting hours. Visitors can take a break and enjoy sandwiches, salads, toast and cheese and ham sandwiches. , fresh cold drinks, hot drinks, snacks. If you have a certain "pursuit" of food, you can also come to this restaurant on the 56th floor, Paris Sky, for about 15 euros for a breakfast. The restaurant accepts reservations only, phone: +33(1)40647764. For details, please refer to the official website http://www.cieldeparis.com/. After the roof terrace reaches the 56th floor, you can walk 3 floors to the 210-meter-high roof terrace. You can still enjoy the 360-degree scenery here. Standing on the west side of the terrace, you can see the Eiffel Tower in the center of Paris, and you can reach it. Between the second and third floors; to the north is the Invalides, Sacre Coeur, and Charles de Gaulle Airport in the distance; at the foot of the Montparnasse Cemetery, Bastille Place, July Monument, Vincennes Forest It is located on the east side of the observation deck; looking south, as far as you can see the subway lines, the Sail Park and the Meudon Observatory in the distance. After enjoying the beauty of Paris around the building, you can take the elevator down to the ground floor of the building, which is a commercial center with two Lafayette department stores (GaleriesLafayette). South of the building, about 200 meters on foot are the Théâtred de la Gaîté and the Théâtr du Montparnasse, as well as various museums. If you are interested, you can check the information of performances and exhibitions on the official website in advance. Go east along the road at the entrance of the building, and walk about 500 meters to reach the Luxembourg Garden. Take a walk in this large park in Paris and enjoy the sculptures in the park. Out of the building, there are many cafes and restaurants along the way. There is a Starbucks on the corner not far from the building, and there are several well-known restaurants on the Avenue Montparnasse about 250 meters away, such as LaCoupole and Le Dôme.