Paris La Defense

(Last Update: 24.04.2024) In this article, we will present the contemporary face of Paris, the city of centuries-old churches, lush green parks, and streets that smell of art and history. Europe's largest financial center, mine too my home Together we will get to know Paris La Défense.

For Paris, one of the important cities that shaped art and science throughout history, in order to adapt to developing lifestyles, new forms of trade, and new rules under the control of money, the French moved from the historical city center of more than a hundred square kilometers to the immediate north-west of the city. ring roadAn area just outside of La Défense chose it as a financial centre.

La Défense (la defense) 1950It was designed to reflect the new and contemporary face of the city in the 1990s and has become a center where the heart of the business world beats today. Naturally, the city grew in this direction and began to be seen as a part of Paris. Already today Grand Paris It is included in the new Paris map within the scope of the project and is now Paris La Defense It is referred to as. Some people compare this place to Manhattan, but for us Turks It can be thought of as Istanbul Financial Center, but This is a residential area that is much more compatible with human values ​​and where transportation and other vital needs are much better organized.

Eiffel Towerfrom and Champs-ElyseesAbout this skyscraper area that appears on the horizon when you look towards the north-west from - of which I am also a writer- Ekşi SözlükI came across a very nice definition of “rwn” in . It said under the title La Défense: His main idea is "We didn't build a skyscraper not because we couldn't do it, but because we didn't want to. If we wanted to, we could do it too. I mean, what is it?" The Paris region which is…

I completely agree with this opinion. Although the French could have built the best of these skyscrapers in the city center if they wanted, La Défense was formed when they decided to build a new and modern business center in an area just outside the city limits. Left Bankin, Courbevoie This project, which was implemented at the intersection of Puteaux and Puteaux, was primarily the most important exhibition and fair area of ​​the period. CNITIt started to happen with the construction of .

Later, the first skyscrapers were built here, a great transportation network here is a hubWith the creation of a center, a large square project and the addition of recreation areas, a magnificent urban planning was successfully implemented over a period of approximately 50-60 years. Of course, during this period, La Défense went through difficult times during various economic crises that the country fell into, but it managed to get out of the crisis each time.

word defense Means "defense" in French and the name La Défense, Prussian War Commemorates the defense of Paris against the Germans during From the statue “La Défense / Defense” erected in 1883 taking. Of course, the location of the statue changed during the transformation of the region into a business center, but it is strange to see this bronze statue, which gives its name to the region, among all the modern buildings. 

Some are nice, some are impressive, some are beastly The most important work for me in the area where there are many skyscrapers La Gande Arche de la Défense'truck. In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution This giant structure built For me it is one of the three most important buildings in Paris.. I can't tell you how eager I was to see this building on my first visit to Paris; which still means a lot to me. But this is a completely personal story; So it may not mean the same importance to you...

Great Arch (gran-darsh or ggan-dagş) is located right at the corner of the square and is a huge, pure white building with an empty middle. This structure Louvre Museumstarting from Champs-Elysees The exit gate of a magnificent axis that continues through It represents the face of Paris opening to the new world.. The evening sunsets are spectacular…

Of course, these things always happen with projects planned years in advance. Projects are thought about for a long time, many experts are consulted, the public's approval - in a sense - is mentioned, at least the projects are introduced to people before they are started, and people see in advance what kind of places they will live in years from now and prepare for this as an idea. Two important structures of the La Défense project Great Arch ve CNIT their models Trocadero'On Museum of Architecture – Cité de l'ArchitectureYou can see it and understand what I mean.

your face Great Archon your right side when you give it to CNIT, on your left Westfield – Les Quatre Temps The shopping mall is right behind you, with the La Défense statue in the far corner of the square. If you walk further than this, the square continues and you reach other areas decorated with various pools and other statues, surrounded by business centers. In fact, when you look in that direction, you are at the other end of the axis. Triumphal archYou will see .

This giant square Parvis de la Défense, is actually an artificial square built on a giant building. Because in the past, this was a normal, flat settlement. Later, this giant square was created by building a structure layer by layer to create transportation networks and build various halls. It gives the impression that an underground city has been built under the square, but in fact a giant network network This large square was built on it.

Especially in the morning and evening, going to and returning from work, white-collar workers in the region metro, RER, commuter train, tram ve by public buses The picture you encounter when you see the flocks coming and going is incredible. Thousands of people rush through the square, there is a tremendously fluid human traffic, but All you will hear are footsteps. It is such a strange silence that it contrasts with the view you see.

In La Défense, which has a quiet, or rather calm atmosphere, whether crowded or empty, events are constantly organized to make the already beautiful life even more beautiful, and one of the stands set up in the square ends and the other begins. You'll see jazz festival A huge stage was set up for the festival, and next thing you know - in my opinion - the most beautiful scene in Paris. Christmas Market There are sun loungers lined up, people sunbathing freely, next thing you know, they are doing yoga and many more. La Défense has few inactive days. However, I love this square even when it is empty. The feeling of relief it gives me is incredible.

To La Défense metro or RER If you want to come by, the first place you will reach is the giant hall whose photo you see above. Here M1 metro line, RER-A, suburban trains L and U lines pass through, T2 tram located on the line and many public bus It is a giant "hub" that carries passengers to the surrounding area. Moreover Grand Paris part of the project Grand Paris Express Its construction continues at the same time. So new here metro ve RER lines are added. RER-E'S Saint LazareThe construction of the extension from has already started… Also, intercity buses depart from Jules Verne Bus Terminal'nor can be reached immediately from this large hall.

In this hall, there are plenty of stores, shops, cafes and restaurants such as Starbucks, Mc Donald's etc. that will meet all the needs of passing passengers. As if these weren't enough, from this hall Westfield – Les Quatre Tempsto and CNITThere is also a transition to . When you exit from any of the exits to the square above, you will reach the big square. Parvis de la DéfenseYou have reached . You can go to various places between the buildings in the square, but it is a bit like a labyrinth. When you dive into these roads, sometimes the environment becomes deserted, only buildings remain, and sometimes you come across lively corners, statues, ornamental pools, everything that can make life more beautiful. Here, from the top of a building where you can enjoy the view of Paris a wonderful place, Skyline Bar & Lounge I would also like to point out that it is a nice place to have a pleasant time.

However, I'm not sure how you'll feel since what you see will be far beyond the image of Paris in your mind. Paris, the capital of love and romance If it is indispensable for you, I advise you to never go to these places, but if you think "How should a historical city be planned in the best way to meet today's contemporary needs without damaging its texture?If you have a question like "", if you like modern architecture and skyscrapers as much as historical buildings, and especially if you like me, Great Arch If you are a fan, then I recommend you spend 4-5 hours of your 2-3 day holiday here.

Another feature that makes this place important to me is I haven't spent ten years here.. At the point where the skyscrapers end, La Défense is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Paris, in my opinion. Courbevoie side has been my home for ten years… In fact, La Défense is a stand-alone city So it's not a province. Although it was implemented in early 2016 Grand Paris Project together with La Défense now Grand Parisa new one of territory  So one of the regional centers became T4. Time will tell what will happen next.

My dislike for La Défense goes back a long time before I chose it as a neighbourhood. I lived in La Défense for ten years, mostly by luck. fate by fate It will be explained 🙂 While you've come this far, Courbevoie or you can get an idea of ​​the surroundings by walking towards Puteaux. And one of the most special places in Paris for me. Promenade Saint Nicolas It is located right next to La Défense. However, since the roads are a bit confusing, you may get lost; because the bottom floor of this square is a giant highway network, so Courbevoie and you have to use some passes to reach Puteaux on foot. From La Défense CourbevoieThe easiest way to walk to Coeur Defense Continue straight on the slope going down next to the building. In five minutes CourbevoieYou are in .

I mean, I walked through the giant square in La Défense almost every day for ten years, and I saw the giant square in the corner of the square. “Araignée Rouge / Red Spider” I saw his statue. It may not mean anything to you when you look at it, but these are so important to me. Every time I saw it, my heart fluttered... Because years ago, I saw this red statue and Great ArchI saw Paris in a picture, I was very impressed, I was excited to encounter a completely different Paris than the Paris image in my mind, and I really wanted to see these places one day. Life is so strange... This is enough reason for me to love life. Now again I'm staying in the house at this link, five minutes from La Défense  Every time I go to Paris. As I say, life is full of surprises...

After you come this far and see all these modern buildings, maybe Great Archon the left side of Westfield – Les Quatre Temps You may want to go to the shopping mall. After all, in the city center of Paris, Forum des Halles Apart from this, there are not many urban shopping malls in Istanbul that we are used to. That's why this place is so big and satisfactory. I think you can find many things you are looking for in one place. As someone who does not like shopping malls myself, I did not enter here except for urgent needs, but still, in a place like Paris, it is a great blessing to have a shopping mall close to one's home that is open every day of the week.

Another thing I want to inform you about is this: Here metro There is no problem if you want to come by train, because there are 1-2 flights valid within Paris. areas Your ticket is valid here too, but RER-A When you want to come with, things get a little complicated. Because in the city metroand RERIf you transfer to , you cannot exit the turnstiles here. RER a zone 3located in Because La Défense has a separate tariff Your normal ticket is not valid here. Although, since you are a tourist, you can try to follow someone with a normal ticket, but if you want to feel good, avoid the risk of being penalized, or rather, do something right, you should pay a separate ticket. RER You need to buy the ticket. Or the most beautiful metro come with, because this is M1 It is the last station of the line and can be reached with a normal metro ticket. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Navigo If you have a card, you don't have such problems anyway.

La Défense has this beauty in terms of transportation: RERWhen you get on with La Défense Champs-Elysees only 5 minutes between progress, Châtelet – Les HallesYou can reach in 10 minutes… Metro with this period Champs-Elysees for 10 minutes, Châtelet – Les Halles It takes 20 minutes for; Actually, it's not that much anyway. After a while, when a person gets used to very fast speed, less fast becomes slower. As for me leaving my house Champs-ElyseesIt took me 15-20 minutes from door to door - including walks - to reach… Palace of Versailles, Saint Cloud Park, France Thumbnail You can also reach places like this directly by train from here. And just two steps away Jatte Island There are two beautiful islands called Île de Puteaux. Then maybe Accommodation in Paris You can also choose your hotel from this region?

Yes, in this article, I had the opportunity to tell you about the contemporary face of Paris by talking about the financial and business center of Paris. And speaking so much about the business world, Working in Paris and Business Life in France I recommend you to take a look at my article.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

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