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- La Défense • 5 min walk
- La Défense • 5 min walk
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Restaurants
2,188 within 3 miles
Quinte & Sens
375
0.2 mi$$$$ • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Friends & Fries
54
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Fast Food • Vegetarian Friendly
Bib & Guss
58
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European
Hanoi Ca Phe
403
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Fusion
Le Faubourg
32
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Seafood • Pub
Toast and Pizz'
61
316 ft$ • Italian • Pizza
Quai Marine
108
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European
La French Touch
166
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Halal
Crepes & Co
66
0.3 mi$ • French
Marcus
46
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Diner • Wine Bar
Attractions
207 within 3 miles
Statue Icare
5
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
Statue Ikaria
4
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
Cemetery of Neuilly
1
0.1 miCemeteries
Les Quatre Tetes
1
0.2 miMonuments & Statues
La Grande Arche de La Defense
1,482
0.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Westfield Les 4 Temps
474
0.4 miShopping Malls
Paris La Defense Arena
271
0.3 miArenas & Stadiums
Sculpture Utsurohi
5
0.3 miMonuments & Statues
Sculpture de César, Le pouce
35
0.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Les Signaux Lumineux de Takis
6
0.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
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Bernard92
Paris47 contributions
Extatiques 2021 until Oct 3rd
Jun 2021 • Family
The special exhibit of Extatiques (temporary sculptures) has started and will last til October 3rd
It encompasses around 8 sculptures and is worth a look if you are in the neighborhood
It encompasses around 8 sculptures and is worth a look if you are in the neighborhood
Written June 30, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MEBT
Florida13 contributions
La Defense in Paris
Dec 2019
There is a lot of scattered art in this are which makes it worth the visit, if you have extra time while in Paris. Getting there was very easy with public transportation. Amazing architecture (but it is, after-all, Paris). It was part of my bucket list of places to visit and enjoyed the walk around the town.
Written November 21, 2020
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DB7
Lisbon, Portugal11 contributions
Great place
Aug 2019 • Couples
Great place to visit and modern city. Love to visit this place again. I went with my wife we enjoyed a lot. It was nice weather and lovely place to click picture. The underground metro help reach in exact location.
Written July 27, 2020
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NikolinoPap
Cardiff, UK137 contributions
scattered art
Feb 2020
Well, worth a visit and only because is clearly Paris modern/shopping/business district which embraces art big time and has easy access by metro.
Smaller or bigger pieces jump out, here and there most of the times creatively blend with the surroundings and be part of daily life as handy objects.
I rode my first electric scooter there so I guess means a lot more to me...
Smaller or bigger pieces jump out, here and there most of the times creatively blend with the surroundings and be part of daily life as handy objects.
I rode my first electric scooter there so I guess means a lot more to me...
Written February 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Quentin L
Perth, Australia77 contributions
Want shopping. Go here
Dec 2019 • Couples
Ok so after a few days walking the streets of old Paris you come to find many of the same chain outlets about and those that are not chain were going to blow my whole trip budget for a single coat. Here right at the metro exit is a great big shopping centre with everything you need without huge price tags. That being said it's not the glam you get from places like gallerie Lafayette but once you're out o money but not done shopping this is where you'll get what you need.
Written January 25, 2020
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia9,575 contributions
Opposite the rest
Dec 2019
Out of my 8 visits to Paris this was my only second time I've visited La Defense. There are many reasons for that.
First of all, it simply doesn't fit Paris. I think they built it just to say "Hey, we can also build such glass and steel skyscrapers".
Second, there's almost nothing to do there, it's a business part of city.
Third, it's pretty far away from everything else in Paris and you need much of your time to go there and get back.
The most interesting here is the Grand Arch of Defense which stands in a perfect straight line with the Arch de Triomphe, Concorde and Louvre.
First of all, it simply doesn't fit Paris. I think they built it just to say "Hey, we can also build such glass and steel skyscrapers".
Second, there's almost nothing to do there, it's a business part of city.
Third, it's pretty far away from everything else in Paris and you need much of your time to go there and get back.
The most interesting here is the Grand Arch of Defense which stands in a perfect straight line with the Arch de Triomphe, Concorde and Louvre.
Written January 25, 2020
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Aleksandar
Belgrade, Serbia8,213 contributions
Modern
Oct 2019 • Couples
Modern part of the city, with amazing new buildings, but lacking the basic charm of the old and authentic Paris.
Written January 19, 2020
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Christopher I
Belleair, FL13 contributions
My go to in Paris, La Defense
Jan 2020
I generally have a vehicle when visiting Paris because parking downtown is almost impossible. I stay at a hotel in La Defense most of them have ample parking (for a fee) available. There are a few different hotels, I have stayed at the Sofitel a couple of times. There is a large shopping mall with stores and many restaurants very close to the hotels, easy 10 min walk. Large mall like you would find in an America along with a very large food market. Very reasonable prices. The food market and coffee shops are very handy to have near the hotel. The subway is a few steps from the market and another subway entrance closer to the hotels.
Written January 8, 2020
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VALENTIN LAURENTIU
Romania44 contributions
La Defense, a modern image of Paris
Nov 2019
La Defense is the first European business district. When you get here you have a modern image of Paris compared to the historical one you are used to. You can get here from the center of Paris by RER A or the bus. Here you can admire the imposing Grande Arche de la Defense, the sculpture Le Pouce by Cesar Baldaccini, the tall buildings around or you can visit the commercial galleries. Everything is very beautiful and modern.
Written December 18, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Le Quynh
Hanoi, Vietnam3 contributions
Very good hotel. Easy to access to public transportation
Apr 2019
Very good hotel. Easy to access to public transportation. I will be here again. Hotel staffs are helpful.
Written December 10, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Olá, chegando em Paris e desembarcando em Orly, o bairro de Lá Defense ainda está incluso na aérea de tarifa fixa dos táxis ou a cobrança é no taxímetro ?
Eugene S
Greenwood Village, CO276 contributions
Best French restaurants that are easy walk from Sofitel Paris La Defense
annychalderon
Paris, France166 contributions
Try go to Quai Marine or Le Saint Sert resto.
AfroditiA_62
Kefalonia, Greece
Σε ποιό arrondissement βρίσκεται η La Defense ??
Zanbrezad
France8,033 contributions
Το La Défense βρίσκεται στο Παρίσι, κοντά στη συνοικία Hauts-de-Seine, στο Παρίσι
Colm N
Crawley, UK173 contributions
Hello Nice People
We're based in La Defense for a few days while in Paris, and wondered if you could recommend a good breakfast place (in La Defense) for the family?
Thank you in advance, your helpful insight is always much appreciated.
Martin G
Malta3 contributions
Till what time does the shopping Centre at La Defence open on weekdays?
Zanbrezad
France8,033 contributions
Most shops in the “Les 4 Temps” shopping mall are open from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 08:30 PM, and on sundays from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM. The restaurants and the cinema have more extended schedules.
Chafik a
Algiers, Algeria1 contribution
la navette de l'aéroport Charles de Gaulle à l'appart hôtel citadines la défense est elle gratuite ou payante, si c'est payant combien pour 4 adultes et 02 enfants de 8 et 4 ans?
Thierry B
Maintenon, France13 contributions
Bonjour, voici les infos trouvées sur le site de citadines :
Accéder à Citadines La Défense Paris
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Depuis l'aéroport de Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle :
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En bus et métro : Prendre le bus "Air France" ligne 2 jusqu'à Porte Maillot. Ensuite prendre la ligne 1 du métro jusqu'à Esplanade de la Défense. Le trajet dure environ 60 minutes et coûte 16.40€.
Tejanadame
Tucson, AZ14 contributions
Is this a good location for exploring Paris?
Steve K
Boston, MA933 contributions
Although it's not in the heart of Paris it offers good access to a wide range of places via the Metro.
Minn_10
Pembroke, UK3 contributions
Hi. We are four 50yr olds staying in Paris for New Year 2015/16. We have booked into a hotel at La Defense which we know is a bit out of the main drag but ok for us as don't mind walking etc.
I am asking for ideas of what to do for NYE. We would like to see the fireworks...can anyone recommend a restuarant for late meal near to where we will need to be. Any other suggestions would be gratefully accepted also.
Thanks S.
nicolaas m
Hilversum, The Netherlands150 contributions
Hello, not sure that in Paris there is any fireworks...Most people come together at midnight on the Champs Elysées high part or at the Eifel Tower. So many restaurants that an advise is useless since you have your own budget and taste. However, for something special, a Libanese restaurant with a large choise of cold and hot mezze is recommended. I like Al Ajami.
bvseth
Seaford, DE16 contributions
How amenable is the station for people with disabilities?
NebrWanderer
Omaha, NE115 contributions
I am only familiar with arriving on the Metro. You arrive in an underground shopping area. After looking around a bit you find an elevator that will take you above ground. It is quite small. I don't know if it would accommodate a wheel chair. There could be other elevators but I don't personally know of any. If you are in braces or using a walker you would be able to use the elevator. It really is amazing when you come up in the elevator and step out and there is the Grand Arch and the other contemporary architecture. I don't believe there is an elevator to the upper platform of the Grand Arch but it still would be quite an amazing view even if you stayed on the level at base of the steps. I hope you are able to go to La Defense. Good Luck
Frequently Asked Questions about La Defense
- We recommend booking La Defense tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 La Defense tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near La Defense:
- (0.03 mi) Tempolodge
- (0.05 mi) Adagio Paris La Defense Le Parc
- (0.18 mi) Pullman Paris La Defense
- (0.05 mi) Adagio access la Défense Léonard de Vinci
- (0.15 mi) Residhome Courbevoie la Défense
- Restaurants near La Defense:
- (0.02 mi) Grill Dehliz
- (0.06 mi) Toast and Pizz'
- (0.07 mi) MONGOO La Defense
- (0.10 mi) Sushi Tokyo
- (0.08 mi) Bistrot du Faubourg
- Attractions near La Defense:
- (0.11 mi) Statue Icare
- (0.11 mi) Statue Ikaria
- (0.14 mi) Cemetery of Neuilly
- (0.18 mi) AirCab
- (0.19 mi) Les Quatre Tetes