The polarizing Montparnasse Tower in Paris, a modern landmark inaugurated in 1973, is set to undergo significant renovations. Construction is expected to start this summer and continue through at least 2030.

France's controversial Montparnasse Tower is entering a new era. A stark symbol of post-war modernism in the heart of Paris, the skyscraper inaugurated in 1973 is set to get a facelift. Work is expected to begin this summer and continue until at least 2030. We take a closer look in this edition of France in Focus.