Paris La Défense Arena: how to get to the venue? What you need to know before coming

Since October 2017, Europe's largest indoor venue has been just a stone's throw from Paris, and more precisely in Nanterre. With a capacity of between 15,000 and 40,000 spectators, Paris La Défense Arena boasts the largest modular capacity in Europe! It's an advantage that the Parisian venue doesn't hesitate to exploit when hosting some of the world's greatest artists.

Since its inauguration, many of the world's biggest stars have graced the Paris La Défense Arena stage, including the Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Pink, Mylène Farmer, Rammstein, Iron Maiden and Elton John. Paris La Défense Arena will soon be opening its doors to other talented national and international artists. If you're due to visit Paris La Défense Arena for this occasion, or to watch one of the Racing 92 matches, then here's everything you need to know before you come.

If you've never sat in the stands of the Paris La Défense Arena before, you should know that the venue is located in the heart of La Défense, an area with excellent public transport links.

The nearest station is La Défense (Grande Arche), which users can reach on RER line A, metro line 1, tramway T2 and Transilien lines L and U. Once outside, simply take exit N°2 (Dôme - Valmy / Arena) and follow the signs to Paris La Défense Arena.

If you take the RER A, you can also get off at Nanterre-Préfecture station. You can also take the RER E to La Défense or Nanterre-La-Folie.

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And if you opt for the car, then take " exit 35 - Chatou / Rueil 2000 ", coming from Versailles, then follow La Défense on the D991 then D913. Once on the Boulevard Circulaire de la Défense, simply follow the signs. If you're coming from Saint Denis, then take " exit 2 - Colombes / Bezons / La Garenne Colombes " and follow La Garenne Colombes on the D992, then La Défense.

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