Going on vacation to Paris? Want to know where to get the best views of Paris? Our guide to the best views in Paris tells you two places to go to get a bird’s eye view of the French capital.
Whether, you are planning a romantic setting to pop the question to your loved one, of if you’re just eager to take some good photographs of the city below, Paris has a few spots that are excellent to go to in order to get a panoramic view of the whole city. The Eiffel Tower is an obvious choice and has been written about extensively, so in this article we’re going to mention two lesser known view points in Paris.
Belleville Park View of Paris
Belleville Park is a little known viewpoint to many tourists in Paris, yet it is the highest point in the city and a fantastic place to enjoy a panoramic view of Paris. Belleville Park is located on a natural hill which is 128 meters above sea level. Belleville Park is located in an area with a lot of history and many of the roads in the surrounding are have managed to keep their traditional looks which helps create a nice authentic Parisian atmosphere. The Place to go to get the best view here is at the top of a flight of stairs in the middle of the park. From here you can see all around Paris below you. The park itself is also a nice place to relax and enjoy a picnic.
Montparnasse Tower Paris Views
This tower is one of the best places in Paris to come to get a great view. There’s also a restaurant on the top floor of the tower which means you can enjoy lunch and make an afternoon out of a visit here. This tower is located in the 14th Arrondissement of Paris adjoining the Montparnasse train station. This tower, which is built mainly out of steel and glass, took a total of 15 years to build and was completed in 1973. The Montparnasse tower in Paris has 59 floors and a helicopter pad on the top floor. The 25 elevators that service the building are the fastest in the world, so you need not worry about taking the stairs. Located at the end of a famous shopping street in Paris called the rue de Rennes, a trip to the tower is a great way to relax after an afternoon of shopping.
