Paris France


October 21, 2004

Grand Arche Paris

Category: Paris Sights – admin – 8:18 am

Grand Arche is an impressing high-rise building inside of Europes biggest office district called “La Defense”. It was designed by the Danish architect Otto von Spreckelsen. The area is characterized by modern towers with mirroring glass facades.

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Elevators made of glass provide a speedy transport upward to the top of the building. There a pretentious viewing platform awaits the visitor, and offers a delightful view on the Arc de Triomphe and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Metro 1: La Defense