paris - monuments - montparnase

One of the main reasons why Paris is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world is the continuity in its urban planning and architecture. From the early developments during the reign of Henry IV in the 16th century up to the 19th century with the large developments under Haussmann, the Prefect of the Seine from 1853 till 1870, the international architecture had little influence on Paris.

Even large influential architectural styles like Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau and the Modernist style had very little practical effect on Paris where classicism was seen as the true French style. This started to change after the second World War when the new Gaullist regime of 1958 started to support and even promote the development of towers in the city center..

It started as a redevelopment scheme of the Montparnasse and Maine railway stations in 1958 and had strong support from the new government. The tower itself was built between 1969 and 1973. During construction, the tower was very popular as it became a symbol of the new modern Paris. This changed however when the 210 meters tall Tour Montparnasse was completed. Public optinion turned against the tower mainly because it intruded the skyline. Nowadays, the Paris skyscrapers are built on the outskirts of the city, mainly in the Défense area.

Right in the heart of one of the most famous early century places of Paris, come and see the Hotel Edouard VI and Montparnasse. 10 km from Orly airport and 25 km from Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport, the Hotel Edouard VI is located very close to the most beautiful parisian coffee shops and numerous show places front of the Montparnasse Tower.

The Hotel Arcadie is close to the Montparnasse Tower. A charming hotel offers you a quiet restfull stay, in its refined and recently renovated surrounding. Warm friendly welcome service. The facilities : Soundproof rooms, Private bathroom, shower, toilets. Hair dryers, Color television (with satellite channels) Mini bar, Direct dial phone (minitel on request).

Right in front of the metro station, the Hotel Best Western Nouvel Orlean is ideally located in the Paris Left Bank area and a few minutes walk from the Latin Quarter and the Montparnasse Tower. The hotel provides all the modern confort of a 3 star charming and traditional Parisian hotel. Our 46 rooms have been fully renovated in 2001, and are equipped with all the main amenities for your best confort.

Choose the apartment which convey you the best, this one on the groung floor or the duplex. All get a blond flooring like at home. The mellow canopies are waiting for you and your friends. A kitchen corner is at your disposal for cooking some delicious French cuisine.

This wonderful hotel, the Royal Montparnasse, renovated by Jean-Philippe Nuel, an international decorator, was inspired by the neoclassic style. 48 rooms air-conditioned and sound-proof with 7 suites, are at your disposal. All are equipped with hair dryer, TV (satellite) and direct phone line. This charming hotel is close to the Montparnasse Tower

Walk along the nice Maine avenue, passing by the Montparnasse tower and its busy quarter and arrive just in front of Petit Palace Hotel. Mr and Mrs Tichet are here to welcome you and to ensure that you don't miss anything during your stay.

A few steps from the gastronomical and artistic places which established the fame of Montparnasse, Benoît MULLIEZ accomodates you with his team at the AIGLON HOTEL. Reception, bar, breakfast-room, you are transported under the 1st Empire at the court of Napoleon. And what a pleasure, within a few steps from the hotel to have a drink at a sunny terrace of Montparnasse and, the evening coming, to dine at the Coupole or the Dôme and so much other restaurants of all nationalities and at all prices.

Here is a list of Hotels at Montparnasse Paris. You can find what the Hotel you are looking for.