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Tour Montparnasse

33 avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
33 01 4538 5256
Ranked #54 of 161 tours in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 230 Reviews
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Traveller Description: Cheaper  than Eiffel's 3rd floor - and a better view. ( e.g. :  you can see the Eiffel tower from here ;-) Open until 22.30. Go before sundown, take... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Montparnasse Tower is a great place to get amazing views over Paris with the Eiffel Tower at centre stage. It is easy to get to via the Metro and entry is inexpensive (see website for details.) The outside terrace has no roof so it is better in dry weather. The terrace is glass enclosed but there are gaps of about... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The tour Montparnasse is a must to view. 216m above the ground you have a panoramique view over paris. The sight to the Eifel Tower is fantastic. You also can see the louvre and St michael and Notre Dam. The 8 Euro entrance fee is value for money. We had a good view to all attractions around the Tower. More

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Cannes, France
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

At the night of February 17 2012, we're so depressed because its rainy, foggy and cold. Very less to zero visibility of the entire city from the pinnacle of montparnasse tower. I didn't got any good photographs-very disappointed; However, I promised myself, I shall return (LoL). Less crowded types of tour, very fast elevators and polite staffs. See the entire... More

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Malmo, Sweden
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Less crowded, less money, and at least the sam view as from the Eiffel Tower. Plus you get to see the Eiffel Tower from above! Unfortunatly the restaurant was getting renovated when we visited. I recommend sunset...! More

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Floral Park, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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The view is pretty good. I went on a sunny day and was able to see everything clearly, quite beautiful. I can only imagine the view at night with the city all lit up! More

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florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We went up on a clear sunny morning and were rewarded with the most stunning views over all of Paris. After paying a reasonable 8 Euros each, the line moved quickly and we hit the elevator in 20 minutes. Once on top, we had a great perspective as to the location of so many sights we were planning to visit... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I went up here at night, and I must say, Paris sights at night are beautiful. The Eiffel Tower gets lit up, different colours and designs, but some of the best were the Arc de Triomphe, and the Army Museum, the exterior lighting was really picked up by the stone. I really wish that I had had a telescopic lens... More

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GUILDFORD
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Hard to believe that such a big brutal building can be a hidden gem...but it is !!! The view is as good as the Eifel Tower, better actually as you can see it and not the uugly tour Montparnasse !!! But also tghe queue was about five minutes and the top is surrounded by clear glass with slots to take... More

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Phang Nga, Thailand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Good view of the 'original panorama'of Paris. 37 seconds elevator is a good experience. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

207m at least on the roof. we came at night, so got to see the eiffel tower sparkle from this altitude- would like to see it during the day too- but similiar views from the eiffel tower so didnt come back for a daylight visit. could do with a little more "direction" for tourists? it felt like we were following... More

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