PARIS THROUGH THE AGES
Paris Montparnasse Observatory has unveiled an innovative new experience accessible to all visitors: a journey back in time to the heart of Paris in virtual reality.
Comprising 4 self-service VR terminals and an XXL-format video, the new tour takes visitors to the heart of the city, its history and evolution, with breathtaking images and enveloping sound design. The four Parisian eras selected have left their mark on the city, and the landscape still bears their traces today.
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An immersive experience
- The first stage stops 50 years in the past, at the time of the Tour Montparnasse construction project; a revolutionary project for the capital in the early 70s, which revealed a unique view of the city.
- The journey then takes us back in time to 223 AD, when Paris was still Lutetia, a Gallo-Roman city with thermal baths and a forum.
- The next stop is medieval: in 1419, the city was transformed. Paris was now the capital of the kingdom of France. Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Louvre and the Bastille are already part of the landscape!
- Next, visitors discover the red Eiffel Tower, inaugurated in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition.
- The last stage of this journey through time continues with a video on a giant screen, where visitors experience the thrill of flying over Paris like a bird, taking in the capital from unique vantage points for a memorable souvenir
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Paris Montparnasse offers the best views of Paris in every direction from its 56th-floor observatory and 59th-floor rooftop terrace. Book your tickets in advance to save time and money!
