Tour Montparnasse Building
Paris skyscraper with panoramic city views
Montparnasse Tower's observation deck offers panoramic views of Paris, notably the Eiffel Tower, and houses offices and restaurants; visitors go for skyline photography and fast elevator access.
Tour Montparnasse at a Glance#
Address: Tour Montparnasse, 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
About Tour Montparnasse#
Tour Montparnasse is a commercial skyscraper in the Montparnasse quarter of Paris, Île-de-France, completed in the early 1970s and standing around 210 metres tall. It hosts offices and a public observation deck.
Constructed between the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a commercial redevelopment of Montparnasse, the tower was for decades one of Paris’s tallest buildings and prompted changes to urban planning and tower construction in the city. The observation deck has been a continuous visitor facility since opening.
The tower sits in the Montparnasse area on Paris’s left bank, near major rail links such as Gare Montparnasse and within walking distance of the Montparnasse cemetery and surrounding neighbourhood.
- Best viewpoint: The observation deck at about 200 metres offers some of the clearest panoramic views of Paris; it is particularly popular at sunset for city views.
What to See#
- Observation deck: A public observation floor and rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Paris, including direct vistas of the Eiffel Tower and western Parisian landmarks.
How to Get to Tour Montparnasse#
Tour Montparnasse sits in Paris’s Montparnasse quarter adjacent to Gare Montparnasse. It is served directly by the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe metro complex (lines 4, 6, 12 and 13); the tower and its observation deck are a very short walk from the station and from the mainline train station. If driving you can reach it via Boulevard du Montparnasse, though public transport is usually faster in central Paris.
Tips for Visiting Tour Montparnasse#
- Book a timed ticket online to skip long queues and target either early morning for clearer air or about an hour before sunset for dramatic views of the Eiffel Tower lighting up.
- Take the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe metro station for the quickest walk to the tower entrance and check opening hours in advance-the tower is one of Paris's few observation decks open late.
Best Time to Visit Tour Montparnasse#
For Tour Montparnasse, go on a clear autumn or winter day for the best long-range visibility, or visit early on a weekday to avoid crowds.
Weather & Climate near Tour Montparnasse#
Tour Montparnasse's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (649 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 54 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 47 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 5° - 12° | 6° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 64 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 53 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
