(Last Update: 06.06.2025) In many of my articles so far, I have mentioned that the logic of shopping in Paris takes place on the streets, in the daily flow of life, just like in Istanbul in the past. And this is always true in Paris. Of course, there are large shopping malls in Paris as we understand them, but with a difference: The shopping malls here are not inside the city, but outside...
Unfortunately, in Turkey, especially in big cities, we spend our lives either at work, at home or in shopping malls, so why would you go to such a place when you come to Paris? You are right, but after all, there may be times when you need to go to shopping malls.
For example, most of Paris shopping on sundays It can be dead to you. In addition, in very cold and very rainy weather, such shopping malls can be useful to spend time in a closed area other than museums, cafes and cinemas and to meet your needs; The same goes for very hot days :)
That's why in this article, we will tell you about the places right next to Paris, Europe's largest financial center 'Paris La Défense'giant shopping mall in Westfield Les Quatre TempsI want to mention:
I'm not going to sit around and praise this shopping mall to you; After all, such shopping malls all over the world are more or less the same in terms of logic and design. The purpose of writing this article is in the middle of Paris, Forum des Halles Since you cannot find such a place outside, we want to give you information about this place that is closest to you and will be most useful to you in case you need it.
You can find the list of its numerous stores in the official web page link at the end of the article. Les Quatre Temps literally means "four season” means and guess how it is pronounced? ““lê katr tan” or rather “lê qatğ tan” 🙂 And it's not Les Quatre Temps in the logo either The 4 times It is branded as.
In 2019, along with many shopping malls in and around Paris, it was transferred to the Westfield group and its name was Westfield Les Quatre Temps It was.
This shopping mall, whose name is difficult to say but very easy to reach, was designed as the business and financial center of Paris. Defense in the region The great archIt is located just to the left of . Directly opposite it is a semicircular place, which is also affiliated with the Westfield group. CNIT There is another shopping mall called; There is a transition between the two from below. Both of them fill the square left and right. Right in front of you The great arch There is already.
Les Quatre Temps has countless shops, restaurants, cafes and cinemas. Apple Store Maybe you might like it. The huge market that you can access from the entrance on the right side of Les Quatre Temps. Auchan (oshan) is also a place that may be useful to you. There is a food court at the top of Auchan and a large cinema complex above it. In one of the movie theaters here Opera Garnier and it is possible to watch “live opera” simultaneously with Opéra Bastille.
Actually, the food court does not offer enough options to satisfy me personally, but if you are in this area and are hungry, there are of course good options to fill your stomach. After all, this is a shopping mall and a temple of consumption. You can do electronic shopping Darty, selling amazing camping and outdoor gear Nature and Discoveryfor sports equipment Go sports, is a Japanese clothing brand that offers tasteful options, especially in fine goose down coats. Uniqloalso has branches here. Between us, I'm more than I am here. Marais Districtin Uniqlo I love your store.
Again in the food court Starbucks Although it is crowded most of the time, it is ideal for long periods of sitting and relaxing. Though Starbucks Capucines (Opera) It's not as cool as a place, but I can say it's quite airy :) If the weather is nice, you can sit on the terrace. Great ArchYou can look at and dream like me.
Moreover, it is hard not to get carried away by the chocolatiers, pastry shops and confectioners you frequently encounter in the middle of the corridors. Moreover Five Guys, KFC, Burger King, quick burger ve Mc Donald's Harmful and delicious options such as are waiting for you at two different ends of the shopping mall; Run away if you can :)
Although it is right next to my house, where I lived in Paris for ten years, I cannot say that I visit here often because there are many things to do in Paris, but I must admit that I still benefit from all the benefits of being close to such a shopping mall in Paris in case of urgent need.
It seems to me that in the past, discounts in Paris were only available during sale times, but now stores are having discounts more frequently. So, lucky for you, you can find different discounts in different stores here. If you want to take advantage of the constant discounts of more luxurious brands, you can also visit the famous hotel just outside Paris. outlet center The Valley VillageYou can go to . Of course if it were me Galeries Lafayette'skin, Springfrom or CheapI would prefer to shop from . Pariste.Net offers special discounts to its readers for affordable cosmetics shopping. Benlux Tax Free right in the center of Paris Louvre MuseumIt's already waiting for you in front of 😉
If I were you, instead of going to shopping malls, I would shop in the small and cute shops on the streets and beautiful tiny boutiques, so that I would understand that I live in Paris. But of course, in the end, there is an option for every taste in Paris; My duty is to share what I know as much as I can according to every need.
Getting to Les Quatre Temps is very easy. M1 metro get on the line and get to the last stop DefenseYou get off at and enter the main hall from the entrance “Les Quatre Temps” and find yourself in this shopping world. If you accidentally go up to the square, Great ArchWhen you see , you can reach any part of the shopping mall from any door on the left.
Here RER If you want to come by RER-A, commuter train come with Saint LazareIf you want to come from L-line, tram Even if you want to come with T2 You can easily reach it via . After all, La Défense is at a great junction. For example Champs-Elyseesfrom DefenseYou can reach 10 minutes by metro and 5 minutes by RER. Same way Châtelet – Les HallesWhile you can get here from 20 minutes by metro, it takes only 10 minutes by RER. Life is that easy...
I mean, keep Westfield Les Quatre Temps in mind, horses will come to you if needed. Although in the city center, Louvre Museumunder Carrousel du Louvre We can say that there is a shopping mall called -albeit smaller- but of course it cannot be compared to Westfield Les Quatre Temps...
Make your way not only to visit the shopping mall, but also to see how a contemporary city can be created next to a classical and historical city. DefenseIt would be beneficial to reduce it to . Already when you come here Great ArchYou will also have the chance to see; If you have time, you can also go out to its terrace or DefenseYou may enjoy wandering around the modern buildings and examining the statues in the large square of . Courbevoie You can also wander around the side. I lived ten years and now Every time I come to Paris the house I stayed in on that side. Maybe we'll see each other one day?
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
Web address: westfield.com/france/les4temps
Address: Paris La Defense
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