La Défense, Paris

Name: La Défense
Address: Paris, France

#868 among attractions in Paris

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La Défense is a major business district located three kilometres west of the city limits of Paris. It is part of the Paris metropolitan area in the Île-de-France region, located in the department of Hauts-de-Seine in the communes of Courbevoie, La Garenne-Colombes, Nanterre, and Puteaux. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.41 mi²Coordinates: 48°53'28"N, 2°14'28"E

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Puteaux (Défense)Paris France

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La Défense – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grande Arche, La Défense de Paris, U Arena, Jardin d'Acclimatation.

~1400 ftNW
Cube-shaped architectural monument
Grande Arche, Paris
7 min walk • The Grande Arche de la Défense, often simply known as the Grande Arche, is an iconic monument located in the business district of La Défense in Paris, France. This modern arch stands as a 20th-century counterpart to the historic Arc de Triomphe, forming a visual line...
~250 ftSE
Monuments and statues
La Défense de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt
2 min walk • La Défense de Paris, located in the city of Boulogne-Billancourt, France, is an iconic business district that stands as a testament to modern architectural ingenuity and urban planning. Known for its futuristic skyline, La Défense is home to some of the tallest...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
U Arena, Paris
16 min walk • Paris La Défense Arena is a multi-use domed stadium in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. Opened in October 2017, it was developed by the rugby union club Racing 92, and replaced Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir as their home field.
1.4 miSE
Park with rides and activities for kids
Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris
36 min walk • The Jardin d'Acclimatation is a 19-hectare children's amusement park located in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, alongside other attractions.
~1520 ftW
Bridge
Tour Pascal, Boulogne-Billancourt
8 min walk • The Tour Landscape is an office skyscraper located in the business district of La Défense, and precisely Place des Degres, Puteaux.
~740 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Fonds national d'art contemporain, Paris
4 min walk • The Fonds national d'art contemporain is a public collection of contemporary art in France. It does not hold exhibitions but acquires and stores works of art that it loans to museums, cultural institutions and temporary exhibitions in France and abroad. It is the largest collection of contemporary art in France.
~1130 ftSE
Park
Tour Majunga, Paris
6 min walk • The Tour Majunga is a skyscraper located in La Défense, near Paris, France. It reached a height of 193.05 m in January 2014 and became the fourth tallest skyscraper in France, after Tour First, Tour Montparnasse and Tour Incity when it was completed.
~700 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Center of New Industries and Technologies, Paris
4 min walk • The Centre of New Industries and Technologies, located in Puteaux, France, is the first building ever to be developed in La Défense, west of Paris, France. It functions as a convention centre, though it also houses shops and offices such as Fnac, ESSEC Business School campus for executive education, as well as a Hilton hotel.
1.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, Paris
32 min walk • The Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, also Théâtre des Amandiers, is a theatre in Nanterre and a known theatre outside of Paris. The present building opened in 1976. The company is a Centre dramatique national, a national public theatre.
1.3 miNE
48°54'21"N • 2°15'31"E
Blocbuster, Paris
34 min walk • Climbing, Outdoor activities
~1990 ftE
Skyscraper
Tour Generali, Boulogne-Billancourt
10 min walk • Tour Generali was a skyscraper planned for construction in the business quarter of La Défense in Courbevoie. The project was officially initiated on 18 October 2006 and is being built for Italian insurance company Assicurazioni Generali.

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Which popular attractions are close to La Défense?

Nearby attractions include La Défense de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt (2 min walk), Centre national des arts plastiques, Paris (3 min walk), Opus 12 Tower, Boulogne-Billancourt (3 min walk), Parvis de la Défense, Boulogne-Billancourt (3 min walk).

How to get to La Défense by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Défense:

Bus

Terminal Jules Verne • Lines: A14, B, C, ExpA14, M (1 min walk)
La Défense - Terminal Jules Verne • Lines: 45 (2 min walk)

Metro

La Défense - Grande Arche • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Esplanade de La Défense • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Train

La Défense - Grande Arche (5 min walk)
Courbevoie (16 min walk)

Tram

La Défense - Grande Arche • Lines: T2 (6 min walk)
Faubourg de l'Arche • Lines: T2 (11 min walk)