La Défense, Business district and tourist destination in western Paris, France
The La Défense district extends across 560 hectares with 71 glass and steel towers that form a modern architectural ensemble in the Paris region.
The district originated in 1958 as a strategic solution to decentralize Paris, transforming former industrial areas into a new economic center for the metropolis.
The district functions as an open-air museum with 69 sculptures and artworks by international artists, including pieces by Calder and Miró throughout its plazas.
The Westfield Les 4 Temps shopping center contains 230 stores across four levels, making it the largest shopping destination in continental Europe.
A segment of the Berlin Wall stands near the Bassin Takis, accompanied by numerous water features and geometric art installations in public spaces.
Location: Hauts-de-Seine
Location: Puteaux
Location: Courbevoie
Location: Nanterre
Location: La Garenne-Colombes
Inception: 1958
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
Website: https://parisladefense.com
Shares border with: Puteaux, Courbevoie, Nanterre, La Garenne-Colombes, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Address: La Défense, France 92 Nanterre 92 Nanterre
Website: https://parisladefense.com
GPS coordinates: 48.89101,2.24121
Latest update: September 9, 2025 13:01
Tour Majunga
299 m
Tour Total
239 m
Cœur Défense
214 m
The Thumb
346 m
Tour Areva
145 m
Tour Trinity
200 m
Tour Carpe Diem
341 m
Tour Sequoia
345 m
Tour Ariane
247 m
La Défense de Paris
78 m
Tour Légende
144 m
Tour Eqho
422 m
Tour Franklin
216 m
Tour Europlaza
287 m
Parvis de la Défense
186 m
Tour CBX
400 m
Tour Michelet
417 m
Araignée rouge
42 m
Center of New Industries and Technologies
234 m
Place des Degrés
409 m
Champ de coquelicots
190 m
Passerelle de la Coupole
183 m
Terrasse des Reflets
391 m
Parvis Marie Paradis
369 m
Parvis Rosa Bonheur
409 m
Square des Corolles
355 m
Esplanade du Général de Gaulle
343 m
Passerelle des Reflets
416 mReviews
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