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Is a skyscraper at 23, avenue du Maine , in the Montparnasse area of Paris , France
, the only skyscraper office building in Paris proper. Built on top of the Paris
Metro station " Montparnasse Bienvenüe ", the 58 floors of the
tower are mainly occupied by offices, while two floors are open to the public
for viewing the city; the 56th floor with a restaurant, and the terrace on the
top floor. On a clear day, the view covers a radius of 40 kilometers ; you can
see the aeroplanes taking off from Orly Airport . Designed as a safety measure
for visitors, the guard-rail can be removed in only 120 seconds to allow helicopters
to land. At the time of construction, it was the highest building in Europe .
The construction of La Grande Arche at La Défense places the tower in a
second line of perspective across Paris : see Axe historique. |  |