Montparnasse Tower, the only skyscraper in Paris, has some extraordinary features that make it the ideal place to enjoy an exceptional view of the entire city.
HEIGHT
The Montparnasse Tower is the tallest building in Paris and has some highly impressive statistics:
- 210 metres tall
- 59 storeys
- 6 underground levels
- 1,306 steps
- 7,200 windows
- 40,000 m2 of façade
- 120,000 m2 total surface area
FOUNDATIONS
The Montparnasse Tower is built over several metro (underground) lines and sits atop an immense foundation:
- 70 metres deep
- 56 reinforced concrete pillars
- Weight: 150,000 tons
LIFTS
The Montparnasse Tower has:
- 25 lifts
- 5 service elevators
The fastest one connects the ground floor to the 56th floor, at an altitude of 196 metres, in just 38 seconds (or 5 meters per second). The top floors and the terrace are only accessible by stairs.