Want to see Paris from a different angle, but you’ve already checked out all the city’s rooftops? Head for the panoramic Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse, among the must-see things to do in the 15ᵉ arrondissement! Forget everything you thought you knew about this iconic tower, because it has an unexpected experience in store for you from the top of its 56 floors.
The Montparnasse Tower panoramic observatory: a dazzling ascent to the Parisian sky
The motto: to infinity and beyond! Just imagine: an elevator, the fastest in Europe, propels you to the 56th floor in 38 seconds flat! A brief moment of vertigo for an immense reward. Once you’ve reached the top, you’ll discover a modern, fully-glazed area offering a breathtaking view of the capital. From the majestic Iron Lady to the Sacré-Cœur, the Arc de Triomphe and the Invalides, all the monuments are revealed on this unprecedented skyline. Without doubt, one of the best views of Paris from the sky!
More than a view, a cultural experience at the summit
But the Observatory isn’t just a view, it’s also a living testimony to Parisian culture. It features fun exhibitions that help you unravel the mysteries of the City of Light, and virtual reality stations that take you on a catapult-like tour of Paris’s most iconic monuments, like the Magnicity web app that reveals the capital’s hidden gems on your smartphone. And for the truly curious, the rooftop terrace is literally the highlight of your visit, offering a unique perspective and the opportunity for a drink. It’s enough to make you feel like you belong up there!
In short, it‘s the perfect activity for impressing a date and trying to score the moon, a family outing with the kids, or with friends to immortalize a Parisian escapade. And if you’re an early riser, yoga sessions are even available on Tuesday mornings! So, if you’re looking for an original way to explore Paris in a different way, we can’t recommend enough that you perch at the very top of the Tour Montparnasse Observatory! A must-do for tourists and a rediscovery for Parisians looking for something new.