around Tour Montparnasse 1Musée Bourdelle The sculptor Antoine Bourdelle left master- pieces in many Parisian locations, includ- ing Grévin Paris, the Théâtre des Champs- Élysées and the Grand Palais. He lived and worked in this studio-home from 1885 until his death in 1929. Hundreds of statues, paintings, photographs and memorabilia are on display. Two charming sculpture gardens Tour are amongst the highlights of any visit.18 rue Antoine Bourdelle (15th). Montparnasse M Montparnasse – Bienvenüe.oDaily: 10am-6pm, except01 49 54 73 73. This 210-metre-high skyscraper has been a Mon and on certain public holidays. notable feature of the Parisian landscape Permanent collections free. Temporary since 1973. Visitors enjoy a speedy ride up to exhibitions: rates vary. www.bourdelle.paris.fr the 56th floor in 38 seconds via one of the fastest lifts in Europe! From here, the large glass windows afford panoramic views. See the series of 185 archive photos of Paris on the wallgallery, try out fun quizzes on the interactive media terminals and take a break at the 360 Café. A few steps higher up is the outdoor terrace observation deck on the roof of the building. This offers a stunning spectacle with a 360° view of Paris and its monuments — unforgettable day or 2Cimetière du Montparnasse night. In clear weather, you can see up to a This green and leafy cemetery occupies distance of 40 kilometres. In summer, fans the site of three former farms, of which a like to mark this exceptional moment with listed tower from one of the flour mills still a glass of champagne from the 360 Café. remains today. Amongst the artworks that Those wishing to round off a visit in style candecorate the tombs is the famous Baiser book a table for lunch or dinner at the res- (Kiss) by Constantin Brancusi. The cemetery taurant Ciel de Paris. is the finalresting place of many figures • MONTPARNASSE TOWER PANORAMIC from the world of art and literature: Charles OBSERVATION DECK: Baudelaire, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Rue de l’Arrivée (15th).M Montparnasse –o Beauvoir, Serge Gainsbourg, Guy de Maupas- Bienvenüe. 01 45 38 52 56. sant, etc. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: daily, 9.30am-11.30pm. 1 Oct 14th. M Edgar Quinet, Raspail.o to 31 March: Sun to Thurs, 9.30am-10.30pm; Fri, Sat and on the eve of public holidays, 9.30am- 11pm. Full rate: €17. www.tourmontparnasse56.com 68 IN AND AROUND MONTPARNASSE