La Tour Montparnasse.

Avec sa vue panoramique depuis le 56ème et le 59ème étage, la Tour Montparnasse est un batiment typique du 20ème siècle.

With its panoramic view from the 56th and 59th floors, the Tour Montparnasse is a classic 20th century monument: 209 meters high, featuring the fastest lift in Europe, which makes it to the top in 38 seconds ! On the 56th floor there are picture windows, exhibitions, picture series covering the history of Paris and a video room. The best way to see the city's monuments is from the panoramic, open air terrace with views of Paris and the horizon 40 km away.

content extract from a brochure 'Paris Visite 2000-2001'.