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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Rooftop Terrace: free view & paid alternatives

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Free area

Galeries Lafayette rooftop is free to visit.

  • Free 8th-floor rooftop terrace with panoramic views - no ticket.

Verified Friday, 23 October 2026 against official sources

Free vs paid

Is the paid version worth it?

Free

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Rooftop Terrace

Free 8th-floor rooftop terrace with panoramic views - no ticket.

Weather-dependent. During the winter ice rink (24 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027) the terrace hosts a paid rink; whether non-skaters can still access the terrace freely is not stated.

From €19

Tour Montparnasse 56th-floor observatory + rooftop, standard ticket (online)

56th-floor deck with a 360° view that includes the Eiffel Tower.

Official site

Before you go

How to actually get in for free

  • Go up the main domed building and follow the Terrasse/Rooftop signs; lifts reach the 7th floor, then a short stair.
  • Look down at the Art Nouveau glass dome on the way up.
  • Check the weather: the terrace shuts temporarily in rain or strong wind.

All free options

Who gets in free, and when

Free optionWhoConditionsBook?
Free areaFree 8th-floor rooftop terrace with panoramic views - no ticket · 10:00–20:00everyoneWeather-dependent. During the winter ice rink (24 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027) the terrace hosts a paid rink; whether non-skaters can still access the terrace freely is not stated.No

Paid options

Galeries Lafayette rooftop tickets compared

Official siteTour Montparnasse 56th-floor observatory + rooftop, standard ticket (online)56th-floor deck with a 360° view that includes the Eiffel Tower.from €19Official siteEiffel Tower summit by elevator, adultThe highest view in Paris, by lift.from €36.70Official siteRooftop ice rink session, 30 min, age 15+ (24 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027)from €16

Prices checked Oct 2026.

Practical

Opening hours & how to get there

Mon10:00–20:00
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
Sat10:00–20:00
Sun11:00–20:00

Open daily during store hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sundays and public holidays 11am-8pm. May close temporarily in rain or strong wind.

40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

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