Tour La Villette

Tour La Villette is an office building in Aubervilliers north of Paris that rises 125 meters into the sky. The reinforced concrete structure contains 35 floors of office space and sits near the Boulevard Périphérique in a well-connected location.

The building was designed in 1972 by architect Michel Holley during a period of major urban development in the Paris region. It has undergone several name changes over the years, reflecting shifts in the local business landscape.

The building changed names multiple times, from Tour Daewoo to Tour Périphérique, reflecting the evolving business landscape of the Paris metropolitan area.

The tower is located at Porte de la Villette with direct access to public transportation and sits in an industrial area of the metropolis. It is easily reached thanks to its position at a major transport hub.

The building is the tallest in Aubervilliers and ranks among the over forty highest structures across France. Its distinctive shape makes it a recognizable landmark on this edge of the city.

Location: Aubervilliers

Inception: 1972

Architects: Michel Holley

Floors above the ground: 35

Height: 125 m

Length: 54 m

Width: 25 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Address: Rue Émile Reynaud

Website: https://patrimoine.seinesaintdenis.fr/Tour-La-Villette-puis-tour-Pariferic

GPS coordinates: 48.90167,2.38778

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43