Is 40568 a walk-in building model?

No, the set recreates a flat, picture-like Paris scene centred on the Eiffel Tower rather than a three-dimensional building.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, the focus is entirely on the cityscape artwork without any figures.

How many pieces does the set have?

40568 is made up of 213 pieces across 87 unique parts.

Creator

Paris Postcard

40568 belongs to the LEGO® Creator postcard series and recreates a stylised Paris scene built around the Eiffel Tower as a flat, wall-art-style model. From 213 pieces comes not a walk-in building but a decorative, picture-like scene set in a frame. There are no minifigures in this set; the focus stays on the cityscape itself.

Set number: 40568
Year: 2022
Pieces: 213
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Creator
Different parts: 87

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 87

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (22)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Paris reduced to a wall-art scene

Rather than a three-dimensional building, 40568 recreates a flat, picture-like view centred on the Eiffel Tower, filled out with small details such as trees, a café front and hints of typical Parisian architecture in the background. This postcard format defines a small line within LEGO® Creator that captures famous cities and landmarks within a limited footprint. The finished piece can either stand upright on its base or be mounted on a wall, depending on available accessories. For Paris fans or travellers, it works as a compact, souvenir-style build rather than a large diorama set.

213 pieces and the tower's silhouette

With 213 pieces across 87 unique parts, most of the build effort goes into recreating the Eiffel Tower's delicate lattice structure through angled struts and small open framework pieces. The rest of the scene, including the sky and foreground, is made from larger flat plates that frame the central landmark. That mix of fine, intricate sections and broad flat areas keeps the build varied without becoming overly complex. The parts list on this page details every shape used in the model.

Colours and composition

Dark bluish grey and black define the tower's silhouette and surrounding buildings, while a bold medium blue fills the background sky and provides strong contrast. Light bluish grey fills in smaller foreground details such as pathways or architectural accents. This restricted colour palette is typical of the postcard series and keeps attention firmly on the tower's distinctive shape as the central subject. Anyone who already owns other postcard sets from the range will recognise the same design approach applied to different landmarks.

Who this set suits

40568 suits anyone looking for a small, decorative build with a city or travel theme, without committing to a large diorama-style set. With no minifigures included, all the attention goes into the finished picture, which also makes the set an appealing gift for a Paris or architecture enthusiast. Its manageable piece count allows for a fairly quick build, though the delicate tower sections still call for a bit of care. Collectors of the postcard series can display it alongside other city-themed sets from the same line.

FAQ

Is 40568 a walk-in building model?: No, the set recreates a flat, picture-like Paris scene centred on the Eiffel Tower rather than a three-dimensional building.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, the focus is entirely on the cityscape artwork without any figures.
How many pieces does the set have?: 40568 is made up of 213 pieces across 87 unique parts.