Grande Arche de la Defense

Located just a few kilometres West of Paris, this magnificent skyscraper is a government office tower. Dominating the land it lies on, the Grande Arche is white and is a 106m high cube. It has a pre-stressed concrete frame covered with glass and marble from Italy.

Grande Arche de la Defense mini guide

Guide point	Details
Department:	Paris and surrounding area > Ile de France > Hauts-de-Seine >
Location:	Located in the modern business district, La Defense, a few kilometers west of Paris.
Address::	1, parvis de la Défense, 92040 Paris-La Défense, France
Switch board number:	+ 33 (0)1 49 07 27 57
Public Transport:	Metro: Grande Arche de la Defense
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Located in the modern business district, La Defense, a few kilometers west of Paris, the Grande Arche was built by Danish architect Otto van Spreckelsen in 1989 for the 200th anniversary of the 1789 French revolution. Its spectacular architecture was a daring technical achievement when it was designed and built by the Bouygues French engineering company.

Dominating the land it lies on, the Grande Arche is white and is a 106m high cube. It has a pre-stressed concrete frame covered with Italian glass and marble.

Ride the panoramic lifts up to the one hectare roof of the "Grande Arche" where you will enjoy a fantastic view of Paris, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and the historic axis through the capital and its outskirts.