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Arco de la Défense

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Great Arch of Defense

Grande Arche de la Defense "Le Grande Arche de La Défense" is a huge building and monument. It is the flagship of Napoleon's famous triumphal arch, which is known for the route(Louvre - Arc de Triomphe - Grande Arche). It was opened in 1989, and was the bicentenary of the French Revolution, with a large military parade. The building is a hypercube of 35 stories. It measures 110 meters high, 108 meters wide and 112 meters deep. It is a stunning architectural construction and for any lover of architecture the Grande Arche is a very interesting study project. The outer facades of the building are covered with opaque glass panels designed to withstand inclement weather.

On the top interior, the cross contains a conference center and exhibition hall, museum of computing, a restaurant and a viewpoint of "La Défense" and much of Paris. These facilities are open to the public (but not free). The sides are government offices and a documentation center of the European Union. If the day is clear, you should climb up. If it is cloudy, it may not be worth it. The restaurant features creative cuisine, but keep in mind that it is pricey as it is the restaurant of the Tour Montparnasse.
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The modern triumphal arch

L'arco di trionfo moderno

Parigi non è solo arte antica, non è solo grandi viali dell'Ottocento o Torre Eiffel. Parigi è anche innovazione e quartieri più moderni come quello della Defense. Proprio qui è possibile ammirare e visitare l'innovativo e moderno arco di trionfo. Forse non tutti i turisti sono attratti da questa parte moderna della città ma merita davvero una visita, soprattutto quando si hanno tanti giorni da dedicare a Parigi. Si arriva direttamente con la metropolitana e quando si esce la prima cosa che si vede è questo grandissimo arco che sovrasta tutta quest'area moderna. Oltre all'arco ci sono tantissimi altri palazzi e grattacieli che caratterizzano questa zona. Non ci sono solo uffici ma anche tantissimi ristoranti e negozi, un vero e proprio centro commerciale dove poterci perdere le ore. Sull'arco di trionfo della Defense si può anche salire per ammirare il panorama. Una cosa bellissima che si può vedere anche senza salire sull'arco quando il giorno è limpido e senza foschia è l'arco di trionfo in lontananza che si interseca ancora più lontano con l'arco dei giardini de le Tuilerie.
Paris not only ancient art, not only the great nineteenth century boulevards or Eiffel Tower. Paris also innovation and most modern neighborhoods such as the Defense. Right here you can admire and visit the innovative and modern triumphal arch. Maybe not all the tourists are attracted to this modern part of town but well worth a visit, especially when you have so many days to spend in Paris. It takes you directly to the subway and when you leave the first thing you see this great arch that dominates the entire modern area. Over the arch there are many other buildings and skyscrapers that characterize this area. There are not only offices but also many restaurants and shops, a real shopping center where we can lose hours. On the arc of triumph of Defense you can even climb to admire the view. A beautiful thing that you can see without going up on the bow when the day clear and without mist the triumphal arch in the distance that intersects even farther with the bow of the gardens of the Tuileries.
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The Grande Arche is not in Courbevoie,...

La Grande Arche n'est pas à Courbevoie, ...

La Grande Arche n'est pas à Courbevoie, mais à Puteaux (La Défense est un quartier partagé entre Courbevoie, Puteaux et Nanterre. à Courbevoie Coeur Défense, Notre Dame de Pentecôte, le CNIT... à Puteaux les 4 temps, EDF, Total et la Grande Arche...Nanterre hérite des trours de la Société Générale.(Je le sais j'habite à côté...) Mais l'origine de ce nom : La Défense, c'est la statue de La Défense de Paris offerte en mémoire de 1871. Le quartier d'affaire est venu bien après.On peut faire quelques images inattendues dans ce quartier Tout près de l'entrée de la tour EDF a germé une plante étrange, la pousse en bronze s'échappe d'une graine en inox...Et juste en face, il y a la statue de La Défense, qui donne son nom au quartier...
The Grande Arche is not in Courbevoie, but in Puteaux (La Defense is a shared area between Courbevoie, Puteaux, and Nanterre. Coeur Défense Courbevoie, Our Lady of Pentecost, the CNIT ... Puteaux 4 time, EDF, Total and Grande Arche ... Nanterre inherits trours Societe Generale (I know I live next door ...) But the origin of the name:. Defense is the statue of La Defense Paris offered in memory of 1871.'s business district came much later. can do some unexpected images in this neighborhood
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Constituting undoubtedly one of the...

Constituant sans aucun doute l'un des...

Constituant sans aucun doute l'un des monuments historiques les plus connus de la capitale parisienne et l'un des plus représentés sur les millions de cartes postales envoyées chaque année depuis Paris, la Grande Arche de la Défense, située sur la commune de Courbevoie, est remarquable. On aime son architecture hors du commun, située dans l'alignement parfait de la place de l'Etoile le long de l'avenue de la grande armée, mais aussi de la Concorde et même du Louvre. Un ascenseur permet de monter tout en haut et de bénéficier d'une vue imprenable sur la ville, à ne pas manquer!
Constituting undoubtedly one of the most famous Parisian monuments capital and one of the most represented on millions of postcards sent annually from Paris, the Grande Arche de la Defense, located in the commune of Courbevoie, is remarkable. We love the unusual architecture, located in the perfect alignment of the Arc de Triomphe along the Avenue of the great army, but also the Concorde and even the Louvre. An elevator can climb up and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city, not to be missed!
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Located in the axis of the Parisian...

Situé dans l’axe des grands boulevards pa...

Situé dans l’axe des grands boulevards parisiens, la grande arche de la défense s’inscrit dans la tendance moderne insufflée Le Corbusier. Le plan de la grande arche fut dressé dans le cadre d'un concours visant à ériger un monument à la gloire de l'humanité plutôt qu'à ses victoires militaires. Sur les marches, à sa base, de nombreuses personnes s’amoncellent, leurs regards portant jusqu’à l’arc de triomphe. Il est possible de monter au sommet du monument majestueux pour s’offrir une vue remarquable depuis le centre financier de la capitale. L’endroit est agréable, pour peu qu’on apprécie ce cadre extrêmement moderne, d’une grandeur et architecture magistrale.
Located in the axis of the Parisian boulevards, the great arch of the defense is in the modern trend breathed Le Corbusier. The plan of the great arch was erected as part of a competition to erect a monument to the glory of humanity rather than his military victories. On the steps, at its core, many people are piling their eyes on to the Arc de Triomphe. It is possible to climb to the top of the majestic monument to offer a remarkable view from the financial center of the capital. The place is nice, if only we appreciate this very modern, with a grandeur and masterful architecture.
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I had a memory of the Grande Arche de...

J'avais un souvenir de la Grande Arche...

J'avais un souvenir de la Grande Arche de la Défense comme un gros bloc gris et triste... Cela remonte à mon enfance... Telle ne fût pas ma surprise et mon émotion lorsque je me suis retrouvée il y a peu sous les lumières des tours (j'aurais même envie de dire gratte-ciel) de l'esplanade de la Défense. Alors oui quartier d'affaire, sièges sociaux de grands groupes industriels, autel de courses brèves entre le métro et le bureau, de chassés-croisés de costumes-cravates et tailleurs-jupes. Oui mais grandiose une fois que le tumulte de la journée est passé et que l'architecture inouïe des bâtiments prend vie sous les étoiles et les lumières artificielles... A voir absolument!
I had a memory of the Grande Arche de la Defense as a big gray block and sad ... This goes back to my childhood ... That was not my surprise and excitement when I found there is little in the tower lights (I would even want to say skyscraper) the esplanade of Defense. So yes business district, headquarters of large industrial groups, altar of short runs between the underground and the office, goings of suits and ties and ladies skirts. Yes but great once the tumult of the day is spent and the incredible architecture of the buildings to life under the stars and artificial lights ... A must see!
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Grande Arche

Grande Arche

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La Grande Arche pour le quartier de La Défense est un peu comme le Gherkin ("le cornichon", nom donné au Swiss Re Building) de La City de Londres. Il définit visuellement le quartier tout entier. C'est donc pourquoi nous sommes allés faire un tour dans ce quartier, afin de voir "la bête". Et cette arche ne s'appelle pas "Grande Arche" pour rien vu que ce mastodonte fait 112 mètres de long, 107 mètres de large, et pas moins de 110 mètres de haut ! De plus, c'est la première chose que l'on voit lorsqu'on sort de la station de métro, effet garantit !
La Grande Arche in the district of La Defense is a bit like the Gherkin ("The Gherkin", the name given to the Swiss Re Building) The City of London. It visually defines the entire neighborhood. This is why we went for a walk in the neighborhood, to see "the beast". And this arch is not called "Grande Arche" for nothing because this behemoth is 112 meters long, 107 meters wide, and not less than 110 meters high! In addition, this is the first thing you see when you leave the metro station, effect guaranteed!
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The area of ​​defense I had never been the...

Le quartier de la Défense je n'y étais j...

Le quartier de la Défense je n'y étais jamais allé, je pensais que c'était un peu le Wall Street français et que ce n'était pas touristique. Au contraire, si vous y allez un jour où il n'y a pas de brouillard vous aurez une vue sympa sur Paris et vous pourrez profiter de la grandeur de l'arche. On peut y monter pour 10€/personne. Le soir l'arche est illuminé c'est très joli. Il y a aussi plein de boutiques dans ce quartier.
The area of ​​defense I had never been there, I thought it was a little French and Wall Street that was not touristy. Instead, if you go on a day when there is no fog you will have a nice view of Paris and you can enjoy the grandeur of the arch. It can go up to 10 € / person. The arch is illuminated the evening is very nice. There are also plenty of shops in the area.
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New bow Paris

Il nuovo arco di Parigi

Perfettamente (o quasi) orientato in direzione dell'Arc de Triomphe, si erge in tutta la sua purezza architettonica l'Arche de la Défense o Grande Arche. Situato nel quartiere di La Défense, caratterizza questa moderna zona parigina, nella quale è l'architettura a dominare la scena. L'Arche de la Défense è, oltre che un'attrazione turistica, un luogo dove rilassarsi, incontrare persone e godere di una meravigliosa vista ed è proprio questo aspetto quello che colpisce maggiormente e lo rende interessante al pari delle altre numerose attrazioni di Parigi.
Perfectly (or almost) oriented towards the Arc de Triomphe, it stands in all its architectural purity the Arche de la Défense or Grande Arche. Located in the district of La Défense, it characterizes this modern Parisian area, in which the architecture dominates the scene. The Arche de la Défense, as well as a tourist attraction, a place to relax, meet people and enjoy a wonderful view and just this aspect that is most striking and makes it interesting, like other many attractions of Paris.
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Defense remains the business district...

La Défense reste le quartier d'affaires ...

La Défense reste le quartier d'affaires que l'on connaît mais il est assez intéressant d'aller s'y balader en semaine, le midi (par beau temps) pour assister au balai des costards-cravates et autres tailleurs. Tout une vie apparaît à l'heure du repas. La grande Arche elle même est intéressante à voir et sous elle on a une vue superbe sur Paris et l'Arc de Triomphe.
Defense remains the business district as we know but it is quite interesting to go wander weekdays, noon (weather permitting) to attend the broom suits and ties and other tailors. All life appears to mealtime. The Grande Arche is itself interesting to see and under it was a great view of Paris and the Arc de Triomphe.
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Grande Arche de la Defense

Gran Arco de la Defensa

La Defense es la zona de negocios más importante de París, el gran Arco de la Defense se sitúa en un eje formal por el Louvre y que atraviesa el arco del Triunfo
La Defense is the most important business area of ​​Paris, the Grande Arche de la Defense is located at a formal axis running through the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe
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Wonderful place with a very large shopping center with cinema and good restaurants

Magnifique endroit

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La défense le centre d'affaire de Paris, la plus part des grandes entreprises ont leurs sièges la bas. Magnifique endroit avec un très grands centre commerciale avec cinéma et des bons restaurants.
the defense the business center of Paris, most of the big companies have their seats down. Wonderful place with a very large shopping center with cinema and good restaurants
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A magnificent engineering job

Un trabajo magnífico de ingeniería

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Es un arco que se alinea con el gran Arco del Triunfo. Es sólo para verlo y pasear por la zona y luego visitar los centros comerciales o comer algo por ahí en los locales de comida en la calle.
It is an arch that lines up with the great arch of triumph. A magnificent engineering job. It"s just to see it and walk around the area and then visit the shopping centers or eat something out there in the street food venues.
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impressive

Impressionnant

Impressionnant
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Impressive

Impressionnant

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Jolie quartier en fasse en peut apercevoir l'arc de triomphe.
Impressive pretty neighborhood can see the Arc de Triomphe
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