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La Grande Arche de La Defense

1 place du parvis de La Defense | Puteaux, Paris, France
01-49-07-27-57
Ranked #135 of 534 attractions in Paris
3.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Lookouts, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Hollywood, Florida
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136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I took the elevator and it had amazing view of the city. The architectural was very different compare to the one in Paris. Had a great time with the other statues and view from below around the Arc. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Loved the amazing views and architecture of the buildings and the Arche itself. Shopping was phenomenal and even though it's on the outer edge of Paris it was so easily accessed. Most importantly it is open on a Sunday! More

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Cannes, France
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

How nice to see a huge architectural building designed not just as monument but also served as home for government offices and museum.Perfectly located above the Metro and RER stations. Lots of restaurants and interesting spots in the vicinity. Great for Night Photography. More

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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

but sure of the investment made :) ... much better than London Canary Wharf area... More

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KL
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Great looking structure from afar, whether by natural light or when flood lit at night. Not much to see up close when you go up the stairs. More

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Melbourne
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I visited La Défense district way out west in the business ‘burbs. Paris is not a tall city and prides itself on its elegant containment within its central arrondissements. But La Défense is the prime high-rise office district of Paris where many of its tallest buildings can be found. So I went there to ascend to the top of the... More

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Moscou
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Arch, and the environment are interesting from an architectural point of view. Nice view and perspective on the Champs Elysees. But the elevators to the roof arches were turned off, and it was evident that they do not work for a couple of years. It's frustrating... More

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Dallas, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

It is free to take a tour and visit the Arche. Be sure to visit the entire area. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

I went to La Defense for shopping at Les Quatre Temps but went exploring afterwards. Recognised the Arch from the move "Mr Bean's Holiday"!!! Really interesting part of paris More

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Paris, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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If you have not much time to visit Paris, skip it. I don't find anything interesting here except people are in hurry to work. Other part of Paris is far better. More

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