Montparnasse Tower with Kids: A Family Visitor's Guide

Paris can be exhausting with kids. Long lines, crowded metros, and lots of walking. The Montparnasse Tower is actually one of the most stress-free attractions for families. Here is why.

1. No Lines (Usually)

Kids have short attention spans. Unlike the Eiffel Tower, where you might wait 2 hours, here you can often be up in 10 minutes. This is a huge win for preventing meltdowns and saving energy for the visit itself.

2. Stroller Friendly

• Elevators: The elevators are large and spacious. You don't need to fold your stroller.
• 56th Floor: Completely flat, spacious, and carpeted. Kids can walk around safely.
• Roof Terrace: There are stairs to getting from the 56th to the 59th floor. However, there is no elevator for this last leg. You will need to leave the stroller on the 56th floor (it's safe) or carry it up (it is about 3 flights).

3. Educational & Fun

• Interactive Screens: The 56th floor has touch-screen orientation tables. Kids love zooming in on buildings and finding "Notre Dame" or "The River".
• The Elevator Ride: It's fast! The screen in the ceiling shows the floors checking off. It feels like a rocket ship launch to little ones.
• Identifying Cars: The view straight down shows tiny cars and buses, which toddlers find fascinating.

4. Safety

The Roof Terrace is surrounded by high glass walls. It is impossible to climb over. You can let your children roam the terrace without the fear of open railings (unlike some parts of the Eiffel Tower experience where gaps can be scary for parents).

5. Facilities

• Clean restrooms on the 56th floor (often with changing tables).
• A café for juice, hot chocolate, and snacks.

Recommendation

Go just before sunset. Let the kids spot the lights turning on. It's a magical "spaceship" view of the city that captures their imagination.