La Défense
La Défense
LA DÉFENSE
La Grande Arche
The Grande Arche, an office building with a spectacular terrace and a unique view over Paris, is located in a district of Paris called La Défense.
The Defense is a high-rise district and the largest office district in Europe. The pedestrian zone is right on Ax historique between Tuilierien and Grande Arche.
Unfortunately, the observation deck has been closed to visitors since May 2023…
We are very sorry about that. If you still want to take a look at this “new Arc de Triomphe” (from below), you can, of course, make this little excursion. But only if you have enough time in Paris!
My Rating:
The positives:
Modern architecture, the largest roof terrace in Paris with a view of the city and suburbs, changing exhibitions, an open-air sculpture museum, shopping... What more could you want?
The negatives:
Anyone who comes primarily for the view of the city center and its famous buildings such as the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower will certainly be disappointed. There are better places in Paris. Therefore a point deduction.
Tip:
Be careful when you arrive: if you take metro line 1, you can use a normal t+ ticket. But if you come with the RER A, this ticket is not valid! Because La Defense is outside the main city!
Last Modified: 25.01.2024 | Céline & Anne
LA GRANDE ARCHE
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Brief Insight!
Do you want to know what awaits you in, on and around the Grande Arche?
Here you get a small impression and you can decide whether the visit is worth it for you!
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Official website of the Grande Arche (FR, EN): www.lagrandearche.fr
Text and image rights: © Céline Mülich, 2019 – 2024
With the support of Anne Okolowitz.
Statue La Défense de Paris: © CC BY-SA 3.0, Author: Velvet, Wikipedia (will be seen as soon as the text is ready)
