Paris, from above, is a flat city, all thanks to Baron Haussmann’s strict rules about the height of apartments all the way back from the 1800s. But here and there, its gorgeous skyline with zinc-clad rooftops is punctuated by different iconic structures that make for an interesting panorama. It’s not enough to see these structures looking up from the street level; you have to view them from different vantage points above the city. Whether it’s zinc-clad rooftops, appreciating the Haussmann’s renovation of Paris or deciding whether something is an eye sore or not, there’s a different perspective for everyone. Here’s where I’ve been to so far.
- Montparnasse tower. This is the only skyscraper in the City of Light and to be honest it looks like a “photobomber” in the skyline (as seen from a different place below) but it has its advantage. The observation deck at the 56th floor offers an unparalleled 360-degree view of the city. There’s a lounge for food and drinks up here if you want to wait for the sunset and see the Eiffel tower light up at night.