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Montparnasse Tower's €600M Renovation Sparks Community Skepticism

4/16/2026

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Montparnasse Tower will undergo a €600 million renovation starting this summer and continuing to 2030, featuring a redesigned façade and improved energy efficiency.
Residents and heritage groups express skepticism, noting only about 30% of the area would be greener.
Negotiations between the tower's co-owners and public authorities have delayed the project, raising concerns for retailers.
Historically, the tower has divided opinion, leading to strict height limits shortly after its completion.

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Montparnasse Tower will undergo a €600 million renovation starting this summer and continuing to 2030, featuring a redesigned façade and improved energy efficiency.
Residents and heritage groups express skepticism, noting only about 30% of the area would be greener.
Negotiations between the tower's co-owners and public authorities have delayed the project, raising concerns for retailers.
Historically, the tower has divided opinion, leading to strict height limits shortly after its completion.