Tour Montparnasse
Tour Montparnasse is an International Style skyscraper and office building in the Quartier Necker of Paris. Designed by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan, Jean Saubot, and Louis de Hoÿm de Marien, the structure was opened in 1973 and is made of reinforced concrete, glass, and metal. It is the 31st most looked-up sight in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 24 °C and lows are 14 °C. The coldest months are December and January, with daily highs of 7 °C and lows between 1 °C and 2 °C. Rainfall is highest in October with 66 mm, while May and December also see 62 mm. The building is 3 km from Paris and 13 km from Paris-Orly Airport.
Nearby locations include Rive Gauche (0.6 km), Montparnasse Cemetery (0.7 km), the Catacombs of Paris (1.2 km), Luxembourg Palace (1.3 km), and Saint-Sulpice (1.4 km). The tower is open Monday through Sunday from 09:30 to 23:30. Admission is €11.50, though discounts are available and children under 7 are free of charge. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 44 | 50 | 50 | 62 | 53 | 58 | 51 | 47 | 66 | 52 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
