Montparnasse Tower Roof Terrace: The 59th Floor Experience

This is it. The highest point in Paris you can stand on in the open air (the Eiffel Tower summit is higher, but it is enclosed/caged).

The Ascent

From the 56th floor, you need to climb 3 flights of stairs. As you open the heavy door at the top, the sound of the city hits you—or rather, the sound of the wind.

The Layout

The terrace is essentially the roof of the building (which was technically designed to be a helipad). It is a large, flat, walking loop.

• Safety: You are surrounded by thick glass panels about 2+ meters high. You cannot fall off.
• Photography: The gaps between glass panels are designed for lenses. Use them! You don't have to shoot through dirty glass.

The Feeling

It feels exhilarating. You are 210 meters up. Being outside makes a difference—you feel the temperature, you hear the faint hum of the city below (sirens, traffic), and you feel exposed to the elements.

What is the "Bubble"?

Sometimes, for special events (like skating rinks in winter or yoga classes), temporary structures are set up here. But usually, it's just you, the walking path, and the sky.

Events

Around March-October, a Champagne Bar often opens on the roof. Sipping bubbly while the Eiffel Tower sparkles is peak Paris behavior.