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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.
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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.
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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.
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La Défense Events
1-3 Oct 2024 - League of Defense Challenge located at the forecourt.
10th of Oct 2024 - 28th edition of the Special Olympics solidarity race at Parvis de La Défense.
30th of Nov 2024 - Tayc in concert at Paris La Défense Arena.
2-3 May 2025 - Trade show Forever Global Rally Show at the arena.
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La Défense Accommodations
Citizenm Paris La Defense: 4 Starred trendy Hotel
Novotel Paris La Defense Esplanade: 4 Starred family hotel with river views
Aparthotel Adagio La Defense Courbevoie: 4 Starred red aparthotel
Okko Hotels Paris La Défense: 4 Starred business hotel next to arena
Arena Hotel la Defense: 3 Starred hotel near the arena
Ibis Paris Defense Courbevoie: 3 Starred hotel with Seine River and Eiffel Tower views.
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