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Discover the Stunning Beauty of Paris by Day Or by Night PARIS, the VIEW Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck Discover the stunning beauty of Paris by day or by night PARIS, THE VIEW Tour Eiffel Arc Invalides Musée Opéra Sacré-Cœur Musée du Notre-Dame Jardin du Panthéon Bastille de Triomphe d’Orsay Garnier Louvre Luxembourg Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck The only sky scraper You’ll be moved : it’s in Paris : 210 m, 56 floors an incredible feeling and an open- air terrace to discover a 360° view from which you can see of Paris without any- for to 40 km. thing in the way and to look over its roofs, parks, and avenues! In downtown Paris : an exceptional place to admire the capital from a major thoroughfare in the heart of Paris. Metro Montparnasse–Bienvenüe. A specta- cular view : this is where The most famous the most monuments : the Louvre, Full interactive tour : it’s so beautiful the Eiffel tower, the Arc de nice to alternate between viewing photos of Triomphe, Notre-Dame, beautiful sights and reading detailed Paris are the Centre Pompidou, information about them! Panoramic taken. the Invalides... the entire and descriptive kiosks in 7 history of Paris emerges languages will help you beneath visitors’ astoni- discover the city. shed gaze. You won’t want to miss this visit... … four great reasons to choose us! An exciting experience on 2 floors Panoramic observatory in the heart of Paris The 56th: contemplate and discover a calming view of parisian Exceptional location easy to access, located at the top life through the large plate-glass windows, explanatory kiosks, and of the capital’s only sky scraper. binoculars. 1st stop on your Paris itinerary The panoramic terrace and its infinite open air... With nothing Our spectacular visit is the ideal way to discover Paris and in the way, this 360° view above the city’s roofs will make you fall get your bearings. For those who already know Paris, it’s the for Paris and its unique charm and style. perfect way to see famous monuments in a new way! Spectacular and instructive view Fits easily into a city tour by day or by night By looking from Notre-Dame in the heart of the city to La Défense, We have flexible hours, minimum wait times, easy drop and pick Vincennes, and Roissy Airport on the periphery, you’ll get an up access for coaches, easy to schedules... there are so many ad- overall view of the various architectures and the areas they belong vantages to including us in your schedule. to. Paris will become even clearer and more romantic. Variable visit length Relax high in the sky The tour is completely flexible, so you can adapt the visit to fit your Take a break from your visit in the 360 café, the souvenir shop, schedule. our permanent exhibition or our relaxation spaces. During high season, you can even get a drink at the champagne bar. We provide... ... and many bonuses! Flexible ticketing Perfect for Groups - Purchase online with secure payment - Easy to include in a City Tour - We accept payment by vouchers (after agreement by the sales team) - Group dedicated access - You can also purchase tickets on-site - Easy drop on and pick up access - Creating an online professional account is free - No cancellation costs - Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 9:30 to 23:30 Warm welcome (22:30 in winter) We’re focused on making our guests feel welcome: our energetic team is ready to meet all your needs and answer all Special Pricing your questions. Our multilingual staff perfectly demonstrate For all group types. Preferential rates are available all year long. hospitality and French joie de vivre. Cocktails, Activities, and Options Easy reservations and payment We offer many options such as a welcome cocktail for groups Our responsive team is available to assist any group of 20 or more or a special menu in the gourmet restaurant Le Ciel de Paris people. Payment can be made by bank transfer, credit card or cash. (20 person minimum, reservation required). TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! « A fantastic view ! What a treat this was. […] Amazing views of Paris sort of putting the whole city in perspective. Wish I’d gone there first before traveling to the various sights. […] » F.M., Newcastle upon Tyne, England. August 2016. … « Top view of Paris from the top ! An easy cheap way with no queue to see Paris from the Top. […] Enjoy the city from day to night […] and you can stay as long as you want. » R.E., Tripoli, Lebanon. September 2016. … « Best view over Paris ! The Tower offers the highest observation deck in Paris and gives you great panoramic view all over the city. […] There is a champagne bar on the roof and a cafe on the top floor. » T., Düsseldorf, Germany. July 2016. … « Forget the Eiffel tower ! Full 360 degree view of Paris with absolutely no obstacles. […] A great alternative if not, better option than the eiffel tower for those looking for a great view over the city.» O., New York, USA. August 2016. : Label Idée Pub : SALES DEPARTMENT +33 (0)1 45 38 53 16 [email protected] Conception Montparnasse Tower Observation deck Discover Paris in all her beauty by day or by night. Open 7 days a week from 9:30 to 23:30 (22:30 in winter) M Montparnasse-Bienvenüe – 33 avenue du Maine, 75755 Paris Cedex 15 www.tourmontparnasse56.com Member of the Montparnasse 56 Group www.groupe-montparnasse56.com.
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