Grande Arche de la Defense Area, Paris, France

The Grande Arche de la Défense, often referred to as La Grande Arche, is a modern architectural landmark in the La Défense district, which is the major business district in the Paris metropolitan area.

Grande Arche de la Defense: 1 Parv. de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux, France
Date Picture Taken: April, 2024

The structure is a 20th-century version of the Arc de Triomphe and is intended to be a monument to humanitarian ideals rather than military victories. It is part of the perspective from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe, extending further to the west.

Buildings in front of the Arche de la Defense

Construction began in 1985 and was completed in 1989, in time for the bicentennial of the French Revolution.

The Grande Arche is a hollow cube, with a width, height, and depth of 110 meters. The structure includes a roof terrace that offers panoramic views of Paris, and its sides house office spaces.

The interior of the arch is used for various purposes, including office space and exhibition areas. It also has a rooftop terrace which is open to the public and offers stunning views over Paris.

The back area of the building

The front area again

On the plaza is this giant department store

Inside the department store

The dinner