La Défense

What is La Défense?

Europe’s largest business district. La Défense lies in the westernmost extremity of Paris's 10 km long Historical axis.

Why was La Défense created, and when was it

built? The business district was created in

the 1960’s to accumulate the offices of major companies by the government.

La Defense is the skyscraper district although the buildings are not that high – the tallest tower is 200 meters

Where is it located?

History

Named after the soldiers who “defended” Paris in the during the Franco Prussian war.

The Nobel Tower was the first tower built, in 1966.

Built in place for factories, shanties, and even few farms.

Tour EDF

La Grande Arche

Le Pouce

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Credits

http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/defense.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_D%C3%A9fense

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/France/North/Ile-de-France/Puteaux/photo712356.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Grande_Arche_de_La_D%C3%A9fense_et_fontaine.jpg

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/165/interesting/