Tours Société Générale

The Chassagne and Alicante towers are twin office buildings in La Défense, each standing 167 meters tall with distinctive inward-sloping roofs. They are spaced 40 meters apart and provide approximately 125,000 square meters of office space combined.

Architects Michel Andrault and Pierre Parat completed these towers in 1995 as the new headquarters for Société Générale Bank. The move marked a significant shift from the Opera district, where the bank had been previously located.

The entrance hall contains a large suspended sculpture by Tom Carr representing a seed, reflecting the bank's connection to French rugby through their sponsorship of the national federation.

The main entrance is located in Puteaux, though the structures extend across the border into Nanterre. Their position in La Défense ensures easy access by public transportation and proximity to modern facilities.

The Chassagne tower features white stone construction while the Alicante tower displays red marble, creating a striking visual contrast. This color distinction makes the two towers readily distinguishable from one another.

Location: Puteaux

Location: Nanterre

Inception: 1995

Architects: Pierre Parat, Michel Andrault

Official opening: 1995

Floors above the ground: 37

Address: 17/18, Cours Valmy, puteaux

Website: https://parisladefense.com/fr/decouvrir/tours/societe-generale

GPS coordinates: 48.89194,2.23056

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41