Tour Montparnasse, Paris

- Introduction: ** Paris, je t'aime ** Paris is where I grew up, but like most Parisians, I never really visited anything there, until I had to make other people visit it. This is when I really realized it was a great romantic city. I know of only very few people who didn't enjoy their stay there. I believe if you go with the right person, and have a clue what to do there, you will simply have the time of your life. It's simply beautiful, and there's so much to do! Last June, I took my boyfriend there with me for the second time. Having seen all the main tourist attractions the year before, I ... more

I went to Paris last year with my family, and after visiting several other attractions, we decided to go to 'La Tour Montparnasse'. This decision was mainly based on the fact that the queues for the Eiffel Tower were huge; they were almost as big as the tower itself! My family and I decided that we would not wait for such a long time to travel up the famous tower; after all, we had other things to see. We could actually see Montparnasse from the Eiffel Tower, so that could have determined our fate! So, we travelled to Montparnasse on the metro that evening. We went at about 5.45pm, which ... more

Montparnasse Tower has probably got to be one of the most bland skyscrapers built, so why on earth would you want to visit it. Well, with Paris built on relatively flat land combined with the Tower being built on a relatively small hill just on the edge of the inner city limits (for no tall buildings have been allowed to be built inside these limits) you get the most awesome view of Paris. It’s even better than the view from the Eiffel Tower because elevationally Montparnasse is taller than the Eiffel. To get to the top you have to go via a lift which although is probably not the quickest in ... more

Those of you who read my review on the Arc de Triomphe last week will know that I went to Paris last summer. One of the things that I picked up on whilst over there was the vast number of places that you could visit in order to get a fantastic panoramic view of the city. Of all the places that we visited it was La Tour Montparnasse that offered the greatest view of all; better than the Eiffel tower and without the queues! It is positioned about two miles south of the Eiffel tower. La Tour Montparnasse is a 689ft tall skyscraper with an express lift which takes you to the top in a matter of ... more

The tour Montparnass is the highest tower in Paris (and in France) and the only high rise of the city. The contrast of modernity in the middle of a city that was was kept fairly historical is quite interesting even a little strange and probably the only thing of this kind you will see in Paris, unless you go to the business center called "La Defense" located just outside of Paris. In fact, the construction of high rises is forbidden in Paris now so it will remain the only one. Advantages: -you can have a great view of Paris form the rooftop - you can also enjoy fine dinning at the upscale ... more