It's like a foretaste of the skating rink season coming soon to Paris. For the All Saints' vacation season, thePanoramic Observatory on the Montparnasse Tower could well be one of the most popular spots. That's right, folks, from October 20 to November 5, 2017, this 360° terrace offering a breathtaking view of the capital will be equipped with a roller rink.
Just imagine. Perched 210 meters high, wheels on your feet, you'll skate along as you watch the Eiffel Tower go by, greeting the Defense in the distance, admiring the beauty of Notre-Dame... You'll rediscover from an unusual angle the streets you're used to wandering, have fun playing the guessing game as you manage to recognize each of the monuments you spot... And admire as you do every day this city-museum that is Paris.
And if you want to quench your thirst (yes, rollers are still a sport), you can do so at the bar set up for the occasion. No mojitos or other alcoholic cocktails on the horizon, but rather gourmet or comforting drinks. Hot chocolate, for example!
The icing on the cake is that you don't have to spend any extra money to enjoy this track. All you need is your ticket to theTour Montparnasse Panoramic Observatory. You can bring your own skates or rollerblades, but if you don't have your own skates or rollerblades, or are simply too lazy to carry them, you can borrow them free of charge. However, if you decide to bring the little ones, make sure you have your own protection.
Although the runway is usually open from 1pm to 8pm, you can still enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris at dusk, thanks to two evenings running until 11pm. The first is a Halloween Party on October 28, so start thinking about your costume now! The second will take place on November 4, and will have a disco theme.
We'd already loved the skating rink on the capital's highest point. Now we love the idea of roller skating on the rooftop... or rooftop roller skating, we're not sure!
Practical information
Rollerblading at the Montparnasse Tower Observatory
From October 20 to November 5, 2017
17€ adult price
15€ student price
9.5€ for children aged 4 to 11
Free for children under 4
Tour Montparnasse
33 avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 20, 2017 to November 5, 2017
Location
Montparnasse Tower
33 avenue du Maine
75015 Paris 15
Prices
Enfant de 4 à 11 ans: €9.5
Etudiant: €15
Adulte: €17
Recommended age
From 4 years old
Official website
www.tourmontparnasse56.com
More information
Special evenings on October 28 and November 4.
