around TOUR MONTPARNASSE 1MUSÉE DE LA POSTE Renovated in 2019 by the atelier Jung Archi- tectures, this postal museum is situated in the heart of the Montparnasse district. The permanent collections, exhibited on three levels around a ‘totem’ (glass column), pres- ent historical, artistic, philatelic and scien- TOUR tific heritage; they include items as diverse as the first maps of postal routes, postmen MONTPARNASSE and women’s uniforms, artists’ models and postage stamps. Temporary exhibitions. 34 bd de Vaugirard (15th). M Montparnasse – Bienvenüe.o This 210-metre-high skyscraper has been a 01 42 79 24 24. Daily: 11am-6pm, except notable landmark in the capital since 1973. Tues, 1 Jan, 1 May, 14 July and 25 Dec. Thurs: At night, it is enhanced with dynamic light- until 9pm. Permanent collections/full rate: ing due to a LED installation that highlights €5. Temporary exhibition/full rate: €7. its vertical edges, including ‘light pulsations’, Combination ticket (permanent collections + varying according to the season. From the temporary exhibition)/full rate: €10. foot of the tower to the 56th floor, the jour- www.museedelaposte.fr ney takes … 38 seconds, thanks to one of the fastest lifts in Europe! Visitors arrive at the panoramic floor, from where they enjoy the view through the large bay windows. There are fun quizzes to try at the inter- active kiosk and for a relaxing break, the 360 Café. Then they climb a few steps to go out onto the outdoor terrace observation deck on the roof of the building. This offers a stunning spectacle, a remarkable 360° 2MUSÉE BOURDELLE view of the capital and its monuments — The sculptor Antoine Bourdelle left master- unforgettable, day or night. On a clear day, pieces in many Parisian locations, includ- you can see up to a distance of 40 kilo- ing Grévin Paris, the Théâtre des Champs- metres. In summer, fans like to mark this Élysées and the Grand Palais. He lived and special moment with a glass of champagne. worked in this studio-home from 1885 until Those who wish to round off their visit in his death in 1929. Hundreds of statues, style can book a table for lunch or dinner at paintings, photographs and memorabilia are the Ciel de Paris restaurant. on display. Two charming sculpture gardens • PARIS MONTPARNASSE – TOP OF THE CITY: are amongst the highlights of any visit. Rue de l’Arrivée (15th). M Montparnasse –o 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle (15th). Bienvenüe. 01 45 38 52 56. M Montparnasse – Bienvenüe.o 17 Oct to 1 Nov 2020: daily, 11am-10.30pm. 01 49 54 73 73. Daily: 10am-6pm, except 2 Nov to 18 Dec 2020: Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun, Mon and some public holidays. 11am-9.30pm. 19 to 31 Dec 2020: daily, 11am- Permanent collections free. Charge for 10.30pm. Full rate: €18. temporary exhibitions. www.bourdelle.paris.fr www.tourmontparnasse56.com IN AND AROUND MONTPARNASSE | 73