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La Défense Guide: Paris Open Air Contemporary District

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La Défense is a contemporary business district considered an “open air museum”
La Défense is a contemporary business district considered an “open air museum”

"The Fantastic Characters" by Joan Miró
"The Fantastic Characters" by Joan Miró

La Défense Truths

  • La Défense is located on the outskirts of Paris.

  • It's the largest economic center in Europe.

  • It houses multiple towers that are the tallest in France.

  • Every year it hosts Christmas markets and ice rink.

  • La Défense strategic direction is to become the world's leading post-carbon business district.

  • The district holds multiple events every month such as exhibitions, Olympic sporting events and green activities such as celebrating World Cleanup Day.

  • La Défense has a quarterly magazine that comes out with one issue per season called Better.


"The Red Spider" by Alexander Calder
"The Red Spider" by Alexander Calder

La Défense Places to Dine

  • French: Restaurant Ankka is open Monday-Friday.

  • Chinese and Japanese: In The Hanging Garden open Monday-Friday and includes a terrace.

  • World cuisine: Open 7 days a week visit any of La Défense 8 food trucks.

  • Coffee: La Défense has 2 coffee trucks that are available Monday-Friday.

  • American: Five Guys is open every day and offers classic burgers, peanuts and milkshakes.

  • Italian/Greek: Gramaci is a restaurant located in Hôtel Renaissance and is open every day.


"The Thumb" by César Baldaccini
"The Thumb" by César Baldaccini

La Défense Activities

  • Open Air Museum: Walk around the district and admire the contemporary statutes such as "The Thumb" by César Baldaccini and strategically designed towers including the Total Tower.

  • Souvenir Shopping: Centre de Shopping Les Quatre Temps, Westfield Les 4 Temps is France's largest shopping mall with over 200 stores including French and international brands.


"Grande Arche" by Johan-Otto Von Spreckelsen and Paul Andreu
"Grande Arche" by Johan-Otto Von Spreckelsen and Paul Andreu

La Défense Events



"The Takis Basin" by Takis
"The Takis Basin" by Takis

La Défense Accommodations


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