Tour Montparnasse tickets and prices
Compare ticket options—from standard timed entry to flexible passes and combo experiences—and choose the one that fits the way you want to see Paris.
About Tour Montparnasse in Paris
Tour Montparnasse was built in the 1970s as a modern office tower above one of Paris’s busiest railway stations. Today, its upper floors host one of the city’s most impressive viewpoints, offering a calm space where you can take in Paris in all directions.
Tickets to the observation deck usually include access to the covered 56th‑floor gallery and the open‑air rooftop terrace, depending on weather and safety conditions. You can wander freely, pause at the windows, and move between different angles at your own rhythm.
Most visitors book a specific date and time slot. Once inside, you can generally stay for a generous period, giving you time to see the city in daylight, watch the sunset, or wait for the Eiffel Tower’s first evening sparkle.
Information panels and digital displays in several languages help you understand what you are looking at, while optional photo points and small exhibits explain the story of the tower and the Paris skyline.
Browse the different ticket types: standard admission, fast‑track options to reduce waiting, discounted rates for children and families, and combinations that include other Paris landmarks or a cruise on the Seine.
Visit Options
Pick the ticket that fits your plans
Visit Options
Pick the ticket that fits your plans
Tour Montparnasse: Entry Ticket
Soar above Paris with flexible entry to the Montparnasse Tower observation deck and enjoy sweeping 360° city views.
Montparnasse Tower + Tootbus: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Paris
Combine sky-high views from the Montparnasse Tower with a flexible hop-on hop-off Tootbus tour past Paris’s top landmarks.
Why book online?
Booking online lets you compare different ticket types, time slots, and combination offers in one place, so you can choose the option that really matches your schedule and budget.
You can secure popular times, such as sunset or evening, without having to worry about last‑minute availability once you are already in Paris.
With mobile tickets, you simply show the QR code on your phone at the entrance, then head straight for the lifts. It’s a convenient way to keep all your plans together and adjust them if your day changes.
What to expect during your visit
A visit to Tour Montparnasse is both simple and surprisingly emotional: from the moment the lift doors close to the moment you step back onto the street, you watch Paris change beneath your feet.
Your visit often begins in the busy square at the base of the tower, where commuters and travellers move in and out of Gare Montparnasse. After a brief security check and ticket scan, a high‑speed lift carries you silently upward. In just seconds, the city noise fades and the doors open onto the 56th floor—a bright, quiet space where the whole of Paris suddenly appears in front of you. People pause instinctively at the first window: there is the Eiffel Tower, almost at eye level, and the Seine cutting a slow curve through a sea of pale rooftops.
As you walk around the gallery, you begin to recognize details: the Sacré‑Cœur perched on its hill, the glass pyramid of the Louvre, the golden tip of the Invalides dome, and the distant silhouettes of La Défense. Climbing up to the rooftop terrace, the air feels cooler and the sounds of the city drift up like a soft background hum. Stay a little longer and you will see Paris change color—from daytime clarity, to the warm glow of sunset, to the moment when thousands of windows and street lamps flicker on and the Eiffel Tower starts to sparkle. When you finally descend, the everyday streets around the tower feel different, as if you’re walking through a map that you’ve just seen from above.
Location & Opening Hours
- 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France – Montparnasse district
- From the Eiffel Tower: take the metro from Bir‑Hakeim or École Militaire toward Montparnasse‑Bienvenüe (with a simple connection if needed). Once you exit the station, the dark glass tower is the tall landmark rising directly above you.
- From the Luxembourg Gardens: walk down toward Rue de Vaugirard or take the RER B or metro line 4 to Montparnasse‑Bienvenüe. In around 15–20 minutes on foot, or a few stops by metro, you’ll find yourself at the foot of Tour Montparnasse.
- Visiting timetable
- Booking your ticket online before you arrive in Paris is especially helpful during weekends, holidays, and sunset hours, when time slots can fill quickly and on‑site queues may be longer.
- info@tour-montparnasse.example.com
You’ll find the entrance to the observation deck on the side of the tower facing the main Montparnasse square and shopping center, with clear signage and dedicated ticket control before the lifts.
Tour Montparnasse: frequently asked questions
Contact & More Information
- 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France – Montparnasse district
- Email: info@tour-montparnasse.example.com
- Phone: check the official Tour Montparnasse website or your ticket provider for the latest contact numbers and customer service hours
Many tickets can be booked securely online and offer free cancellation or date changes within a certain window. Always read the conditions carefully so you know how flexible your booking is if your plans change.
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This guide was created to give visitors a clear, honest idea of what to expect at Tour Montparnasse—beyond glossy brochures—so you can arrive prepared, choose the best time for your visit, and simply enjoy the view once you are there.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and change policies depend on the specific ticket and provider. Some options are fully flexible up to a certain deadline, while others become non‑refundable once the chosen date or time approaches.
Group Discounts
Groups, families, and school trips may be eligible for reduced rates or tailor‑made experiences. If you are planning a visit for a larger group, contact the ticket provider in advance to discuss schedules and availability.
Important Booking Information
Weather can change quickly in Paris. On very foggy or rainy days, distant landmarks may be less visible, although the indoor deck remains comfortable. If you are flexible, you may want to keep an eye on the forecast when choosing your time slot.
Arrive a little earlier than your scheduled time, especially around sunset or busy weekends, to allow for security checks and lift waiting times.
Dress in layers. The indoor deck is heated or cooled, but the rooftop terrace can feel breezy, particularly in the evening or outside summer.
Have your ticket or QR code ready at the entrance and again if requested when accessing the lifts or rooftop, so your visit flows smoothly.