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Hong Bao, the immersive Chinese restaurant that treats us to baos, noodles, and dumplings in Paris La Défense

Hong Bao has arrived at Westfield 4 Temps in La Défense, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This immersive Chinese restaurant with a Shanghai feel treats us to homemade Biang Biang noodles, soft baos, and steamed dumplings. We tried out this XXL canteen and we'll tell you all about it.

Halloween 2025: seasonal workshops and events at La Défense in Paris

Beware: strange monsters may lurk between the skyscrapers of La Défense... The Parisian business district offers us an attractive seasonal program for Halloween 2025.

League of Defense: we were at the zany solidarity tournament on the forecourt of La Défense

The League of Defense solidarity tournament returns to La Défense from September 16 to 18, 2025. Companies and schools face off on the forecourt, transformed into an arena of unusual games: office chair curling, human table soccer, DJ sets and live concerts. A festive, free event open to all, benefiting the Restos du Cœur des Hauts-de-Seine.

Festival Atmosphères 2025: the free cultural program for the Fête de la Science

The Atmosphères Festival returns to Courbevoie for its 15th edition from October 8 to 12, 2025, offering free cinema, arts and science around the theme of sustainable development.

A Comedy Club invites itself to an escape game: an evening of laughter in an unexpected location

The Team Break escape game, located in the La Défense district, will be transformed for the evening into a Comedy Club, with four comedians on stage on May 15, 2025. It's sure to be an evening of laughter.

Garden Parvis 2025: the return of the summer festival at La Défense

The Garden Parvis Festival returns to La Défense for its 6th edition. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis offers residents and visitors a place to party, relax and enjoy the summer!

Vertigo 2025: the vertical race that takes you up 40 floors at La Défense

Ready to climb 40 floors in one go for the Vertigo race on May 20, 2025? This vertical race takes place in Paris La Défense's Tour Légende, for its 11th edition. Just 822 steps to go!

Enfants Sans Cancer City 2025: the urban charity race returns to La Défense

The "Enfants Sans Cancer City" race, organized by the Imagine for Margo association, is back on May 27, 2025, on the forecourt of La Défense, an opportunity to run for a good cause!

Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: bike rides in Paris La Défense

La Défense is taking part in the 2025 edition of Printemps de la Sculpture, with a sports and artistic program to be discovered on March 22, 23, 29 and 30.

Will you be the millionth visitor to the Marché de Noël de la Défense this Friday?

The Paris La Défense Christmas Market will reach a historic milestone this Friday, December 13, 2024, when it welcomes its millionth visitor. Join us on the Parvis de La Défense, between 12.30 and 1.30 pm, to take part in this exceptional event.

La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense

Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past.

Did you know? Margaret Thatcher had a little misadventure at La Défense in the 80s.

La Défense, Paris's business district, is home to many companies, schools and a large shopping mall... And some public figures have had misadventures in the heart of the district... Such was the case of Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, who had a funny adventure in 1989. We tell you all about it!

Dua Lipa in concert in Paris and Lyon: tickets open this Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m.

It's already been a week since pop queen Dua Lipa announced her new world tour. On May 23, 2025, at the Paris la Défense Arena, the singer will treat the lucky few who manage to get a ticket to an exceptional concert. Tickets open this Friday at 10 a.m., and you'd better be quick!

Olympic Games: Saint-Gobain Skate Game, the 100% eco-friendly skatepark moves to Puteaux

Saint-Gobain Skate Game is the 100% eco-friendly ephemeral skatepark imagined by Saint-Gobain that awaited skateboarders during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the esplanade of La Défense from July 18 to August 11, 2024. A skatepark that is now moving to the Ile de Puteaux to join the infrastructure already in place.

Game On: the arcade for family fun at La Défense CNIT

Do you like arcade terminals and other retro video games? Let's head to La Défense, to the CNIT to be precise, to Game On, due to open very soon.

Chorus Festival: shows, boums and musical entertainment at the Children's Chorus

Every year, the Chorus festival in the Hauts-de-Seine region dedicates part of its program to children. On Wednesday March 20, 2024, come and discover the musical tales, rock concerts and many other shows that will fill your children with wonder.

Pokémon: share your wishes at the Poké Poste, the ephemeral post office at La Défense - CANCELLED

ATTENTION, EVENT CANCELLED! - Attention Pokémon fans! Experience the Poké Poste at La Défense on November 25, 2023. Send exclusive Pokémon gifts, meet Pikachu and Evoli, and much more. Here's an update on all the details... And it's all free!

Illucity: our review of the Gaudi virtual reality experience in Paris

Gaudi, l'Atelier du Divin is Illucity's brand-new VR and cultural experience, transporting you into the world of iconic architect Antoni Gaudí from November 20, 2023. Take part in a unique cultural and technological journey, where art and virtual reality meet to resurrect Gaudí's lost studio. Live an unparalleled historical experience, perfect for lovers of art, technology and adventure. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it!

Immersive evenings at Illucity: La Défense's must-see VR event!

Discover Illucity's flagship event at La Défense: the Immersive Evening. On August 31, combine cocktails and virtual reality for a unique experience. Tickets are on limited sale, so don't miss out!

Cybergame Courbevoie: the ultimate Laser Game experience a stone's throw from La Défense

For laser game fans, head to Cybergame, a specialist store in Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine. Dive into the action in our 580m² maze, relax in our lounge bar and explore our varied games room. Cybergame Courbevoie, adventure awaits!