Eu(Ⅲ) complex with tetrapodal ligand, [EuL(NO3)]2+[L=1,1,1',1'-tetra(2-pyridinecarboxylester)-di(trimethylpropane)] was intercalated into the interlayer space of montmorillonite(MT) by ion exchanging, and a novel luminescent supramolecular composite material [EuL(NO3)]2+-MT was obtained. Its composition and structure were characterized by elemental analysis, XRD and FTIR spectra. The luminescent property of the material was also studied. The results show that the intercalation composite material has a regular layered structure and good luminescent property. Under ultraviolet light the material could emit the characteristic red luminescence emission of Eu3+ strongly. The relative luminescence intensity, the monochromaticity and the luminescence lifetime of the Eu(Ⅲ) complex in the composite material are much better than those of the complex dissolved in ethanol solution. It is also found that the luminescent property and the stability of [EuL(NO3)]2+ in the composite material are distinctly improved after it is intercalated into the MT. We deduce that the supramolecular interaction between the host layer and the guest complex ion and the rigid layered structure of the material may be the main reasons of this result.