French climber faces charges after scaling EU’s tallest tower in Warsaw

French urban climber Titouan Leduc, 24, has been charged by Polish authorities after attempting to climb the Varso Tower in Warsaw, currently the tallest building in Europe, AFP says.

French urban climber Titouan Leduc was arrested while trying to climb the EU’s tallest tower in Warsaw, AFP reports. The Polish police confirmed that he could face up to one year in prison for disturbing the peace.

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The 53-story skyscraper reaches 230 meters to its highest observation terrace, and 310 meters including its spire.

Over the last weekend in September, Leduc climbed to the terrace level, setting a personal record, before authorities pressed charges.

🇵🇱 VIDEO: Titouan Leduc climbs the EU's tallest tower in Warsaw

French urban climber Titouan Leduc, 24, was arrested by police after attempting to scale Warsaw's Varso Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the European Union in Warsaw. Leduc got 230 metres up, a record for him,… pic.twitter.com/4tSnmgpDkI

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Polish police, according to Radio RDC, confirmed that he could face up to one year in prison for disturbing the peace.

The climber shared a video of the attempt on social media, writing on Instagram: “Varso Tower climb! We did it. Tallest building in Europe. Definitely the dream climb. Thank you all for the support.”

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Leduc is known for scaling skyscrapers without safety equipment. He gained international attention in June 2025 when he climbed Warsaw’s Presidential Hotel (formerly the Marriott building), also without protective gear.

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Source: AFP/RDC