Grande Arche

The Grande Arche rises 110 meters high with a precise cubic shape, featuring white granite facades and glass panels that reflect the surrounding buildings.

President François Mitterrand commissioned this monument as part of the Grands Projets, completing its construction for the 1989 French Revolution bicentennial celebrations.

The structure extends the historical axis from the Louvre through the Arc de Triomphe, representing a modern interpretation of triumph focused on humanity rather than military victories.

Visitors can access the observation deck from 10:00 to 19:00 in winter months and until 23:00 during summer, with the rooftop offering views toward central Paris.

The building stands at a six-degree angle from the main axis to accommodate the underground infrastructure and houses government transportation agencies within its offices.

Location: La Défense

Inception: 1989

Architects: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, Erik Reitzel

Official opening: July 14, 1989

Height: 110.9 m

Length: 112 m

Width: 107.9 m

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Address: 1 1 Parvis de la Défense 92800 Puteaux 92800 Puteaux

Opening Hours: janvier 02-mars 31,octobre 01-décembre 31 10:00-19:00; avril 01-septembre 30 10:00-23:00

Website: https://lagrandearche.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.89280,2.23583

Latest update: November 20, 2025 18:26