With its emblematic towers and lively forecourt, La Défense is much more than just a business district. Located to thewest of Paris, between the Hauts-de-Seine and the capital, this vast, modern esplanade attracts thousands of visitors every day, whether they're workers, strollers or lovers of a good time. From trendy restaurants to unusual leisure activities, exhibitions and concerts, the area holds many surprises in store for those who take the time to explore it. This guide, updated regularly, offers you a selection of ideas for making the most of La Défense, according to your mood.
Conceived in the 1950s to relieve traffic congestion in central Paris, the La Défense district has since evolved into a real magnet. In addition to its skyscrapers, it has developed a dynamic cultural and events offering, attracting both local residents and tourists curious to discover this contemporary facet of the capital. The iconic Grande Arche, which extends the historic axis from the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe, stands as a symbol of this district in perpetual motion.
Whether you're looking for a good meal, a relaxing break or a lively evening out, La Défense has plenty of options. Looking for a good culinary experience? Several restaurants, from trendy rooftops to convivial bistros, dot the esplanade. Fancy a cultural outing? Open-air exhibitions, galleries and shows punctuate the district's programming. For a playful moment, escape games and immersive experiences await you. And don't forget upcoming concerts and events, which regularly transform the forecourt into an open-air stage. Stay tuned for the best of what's on at La Défense, as it happens!
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]
Chikin Bang, the Korean street food restaurant in Paris La Défense
Chikin Bang is the new Korean street food restaurant that has just opened its doors in the 4 Temps shopping center at La Défense, just outside Paris. With corn dogs, fried chicken and bowls, there's plenty to delight the curious and the curious alike. [Read more]
Tomahawk, the halal restaurant for exceptional meats in Courbevoie
Tomahawk is the good address for carnivores that awaits you in Courbevoie. Here, you will find a halal menu that honors matured and smoked meats, burgers and grilled meats through dishes that play on our favorite sins and that you can accompany with non-alcoholic cocktails. [Read more]
The impressive rooftop restaurant-bar at Mama Shelter La Défense
A restaurant-bar on the 14th floor with a panoramic view of Paris, that's what awaits you at Mama Shelter La Défense. An impressive place to enjoy Asian dishes. [Read more]
Anticafé opens in La Défense the largest coworking café in Europe
It is THE biggest coworking café in Europe! To discover this 360m² space imagined by Anticafé, head for the CNIT in La Défense. [Read more]
Le Tombeau du Pharaon: our review of the 100% Ancient Egypt escape game at Team Break La Défense
Here's an escape game worthy of fans of Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider! Head for Team Break La Défense to discover "Le Tombeau du Pharaon", an escape game plunging you into ancient Egypt. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
WWE Clash in Paris & WWE Raw: wrestling returns to Paris La Défense Arena
Attention wrestling fans: WWE returns to Paris with two events, on August 31 and September 1, 2025 at La Défense Arena: "WWE Clash in Paris" and "WWE Raw". A great way to follow the best wrestlers in the capital! [Read more]
Supercross de Paris 2025: the exceptional motocross show at Paris La Défense Arena
The Paris Supercross returns this autumn, on November 15 and 16, 2025, to the Paris La Défense Arena for a thrill-packed programme of events! [Read more]
Rolex Paris Masters 2025: the world's biggest indoor tennis tournament comes to Paris La Défense Arena
Get ready to meet the world's best tennis players at the Rolex Paris Masters from October 25 to November 2, 2025. This event, considered the world's biggest indoor tennis tournament, is moving to the Paris La Défense Arena. It's a unique opportunity to witness some thrilling matches! [Read more]
Bakary Samaké boxing match opens Gazo concert at Paris La Défense Arena
Do you like boxing and rap? It's a good thing, because the two will be mixing exceptionally on April 18, 2025, with a Bakary Samaké fight before the Gazo concert, at Paris La Défense Arena! [Read more]
La Tête dans les Nuages: our discovery of the indoor leisure chain at La Défense
La Tête dans les Nuages welcomes you to its 3,900 m² entertainment center in the heart of the Westfield Les 4 Temps shopping center at La Défense. With over 150 video arcade games, an 800 m² Laser Game, a 3D theater, and much more, this new space promises unforgettable moments for the whole family. We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Le Secret des Jeux: the Olympic Games murder party at Team Break La Défense
Discover "Le Secret des Jeux" at Team Break La Défense, an immersive two-hour murder party that plunges you into the thrilling intrigue of an athlete's disappearance during a sporting competition. Form your team and solve this captivating mystery in the unique setting of La Défense! [Read more]
Murder at the Speakeasy: the giant murder party at Team Break La Défense
Immerse yourself in the 1920s with the "Murder at the Speakeasy" murder party at Team Break La Défense. In this Chicago speakeasy, take part in a thrilling and immersive investigation to discover the murderer of Scarface Martin. A captivating event for 15 to 22 players, ideal for fans of mysteries and puzzle games! [Read more]
Koh Lanta: the TV-style escape game at Team Break
Rejected at the Koh-Lanta casting? Team Break is offering you a chance to take part in the adventure game in a dedicated escape game at its centers in La Défense, Aéroville, Pontault-Combault and the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Ready to challenge Denis Brogniart to win the totem pole? We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Illucity: the virtual reality park at La Défense
Attention VR fans! We're off to Illucity, the virtual reality park located in the heart of La Défense, in the Westfield shopping center. Escape games, games and other immersive experiences... Come and discover the activities on offer! [Read more]
Escape Game Le Trésor des Pirates: a new adventure at La Défense with Team Break
Dive into the mysterious world of pirates with Team Break at La Défense! Discover Le Trésor des Pirates, an immersive escape game experience where you take on Pedro and Olga to recover a priceless treasure. Get ready, privateers, the adventure awaits from October 9, 2023, and promises thrills and riddles! [Read more]
Team Break, the escape game in the heart of La Défense
Good news for escape game fans! Team Break, the escape game brand, has moved from the CNIT to a new address in La Défense since June 9th 2021. The new location will offer the best of the company's escape rooms as well as a brand new quiz experience and a Koh Lanta room. [Read more]
Donut Quiz, our test of the 100% greedy game show from Team Break
Do you like game shows and quizzes? We're off to Team Break, which invites you to discover Donut Quiz, a brand-new 100% gourmet immersive adventure, from June 9, 2021, at its brand-new address in La Défense! [Read more]
Gims in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: a second date scheduled for December 2025
Just one year after his concert at the Paris La Défense Arena, Gims announces his return to this huge Parisian venue for two dates, to be experienced on Friday December 19 and Saturday December 20, 2025. A fitting end to the rapper's "Le Dernier Tour" tour. [Read more]
Booba to perform at Paris La Défense Arena in October 2025, a 3rd date announced
Rapper Booba announces his return to the stage with a major concert scheduled at Paris La Défense Arena on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October 2025. Two concerts already sold out. A third date has been added for Sunday October 12, 2025, again at Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]
Kendrick Lamar and SZA in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in July 2025, additional date
A musical event not to be missed this summer in Paris! Kendrick Lamar and SZA, who set the Super Bowl half-time show alight, have announced their joint "Grand National Tour", which will visit France this year. Join the two American artists on stage at Paris La Défense Arena on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Due to high demand, a second concert has been added on Wednesday July 16, also at Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]
50 Cent and Mary J. Blige in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in July 2025
50 Cent announces his return to the capital in 2025! For the occasion, the famous American rapper plans to take over the Paris La Défense Arena for a second time. For this unique show, scheduled for Sunday July 13, 2025, 50 Cent will be joined by Mary J. Blige. [Read more]
Caesar: the new immersive historical show about ancient Rome at the Cité de l'Histoire
After the stories of Victor Hugo, the Musketeers and the D-Day landings, discover the life of Caesar at the heart of the Cité de l'Histoire, in a new 360-degree immersive sound and light show, starting December 20, 2024. [Read more]
Robbie Williams at Paris La Défense Arena: ticket prices and box office opening
Robbie Williams announces his return to the stage with a tour stopping off at Paris La Défense Arena on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. An opportunity to (re)discover some of the British star's many hits live. But you'll have to be quick to get your ticket. So, what are the ticket prices and when does the box office open? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Ludovico Einaudi in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in June 2025
Ludovico Einaudi's neo-classical music comes to Paris La Défense Arena for the first time! Join the famous Italian pianist and composer in concert at Europe's largest concert hall on Saturday, June 21, 2025! [Read more]
Robbie Williams in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in July 2025
Robbie Williams in Paris for a unique show in France in 2025! The world-famous British artist has announced a major European tour, including a stop at Paris La Défense Arena on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, where he will be playing some of his many global hits. [Read more]
Dua Lipa in concert in Paris: a new date announced for May 2025 at Paris La Défense Arena
Following Parisians' enthusiastic response to Dua Lipa's concert at Paris La Défense Arena, the pop star has announced a second Paris date! See you on May 23 and 24 for two exceptional shows! [Read more]
Werenoi in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in January 2026
Werenoi announces a new concert in Paris! The rapper, named male revelation at Les Flammes in 2023, is giving his fans a date on Friday January 30, 2026 for a huge show scheduled at Paris La Défense Arena, the largest venue in Europe! [Read more]
Lenny Kravitz in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in March 2025
Lenny Kravitz announces his arrival in France in 2025, with no less than 6 shows scheduled for the spring as part of his "Blue Electric Light Tour". In Paris, the famous American singer and guitarist will be in concert at the Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday March 29, 2025. [Read more]
The Offspring in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in November 2025
To coincide with the release of their new album "Supercharged", The Offspring have announced a European tour that will bring them to Paris in 2025. Mark your calendars: catch the legendary Californian punk rock band in concert at Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday, November 8, 2025. [Read more]
Jean-Louis Aubert in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in December 2025
Jean-Louis Aubert has announced a new date in the French capital, to round off 2025 in style and celebrate his 50-year career in the company of his fans! Mark your calendars: join the famous singer and musician in concert at the Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2025. [Read more]
Iron Maiden to perform at Paris La Défense Arena in July 2025, new date
Attention metalheads! Iron Maiden announces its return to France for its "Run For Your Lives World Tour". Join the legendary British heavy metal band in concert at Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with special guest Swedish band Avatar! Due to high demand, a second date has been announced for Sunday, July 20, 2025, again at Paris La Défense Arena! [Read more]
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From February 11, 2025 to December 31, 2028
