Paris’ iconic panoramic observation deck atop the Montparnasse Tower is set to close next month as part of a broad renovation project that will transform one of the French capital’s most recognisable viewpoints for years to come. The 56th-floor observatory, long cherished by tourists and locals for its sweeping 360-degree views over the city, will shutter on 31 March 2026, with no reopening date announced until well into the next decade.
Perched roughly 210 metres above street level, the Montparnasse observation deck has offered one of the city’s highest vantage points since the tower opened in 1973, drawing thousands of visitors eager to see Paris from above, including…