La D é fense isParisFirst in the metropolitan areaCentral Business District, located in the province of Upper Seine to the west of Paris, adjacent to Nay on the Seine River.
The municipalities covered includeKulbevaAnd Pito andNanterre Part of.As the most perfect business district in Europe, La Defense isFrench economyA symbol of prosperity.It has the largest number of skyscrapers in the Paris metropolitan area, in addition to landmark buildingsNew Arc de TriompheIt is located here, with an office space of about 3 million square meters and 1500 enterprises of all kinds.Since the establishment of the district 50 years ago, Radfance is no longer limited to the development of the business field, but integrates the three aspects of work, living and leisure. The environment priority Radfance is also becoming a livable area.And 85% of employees rely on public transportation to work, which also proves the convenient transportation conditions in Europe's First Business District.
La Defense District is located inParisIn the northwest of the city and the west end of the main axis of Paris, construction and development began in the 1950s.It brings a strong modern flavor to this ancient city and is a symbol of modern Paris.La D é fense de Paris (literally translated as "defending Paris") is the name of La D é fense de Paris.La Defense was a quiet unknown highland in the western suburbs of ParisFranco-Prussian War Medium,French ArmyWhen Paris fell, a small group of French troops retreated to the unknown highlands here and resisted tenaciously until they ran out of ammunition and food. All of them died for their country.Later generations erected a group of statues on the highland, titled "La Defense", which means "defense", to commemorate the soldiers who died in the Franco Prussian War to defend Paris.
Aerial view of Radfance satellite
In the process of development and construction of the new area, not only this group of statues has been completely preserved, but also the whole new area is named after it.From 1982 to 1983, the city of Paris organized the development of this areadesign schemeOfInternational bidding, finally selectedDenmarkDesign proposal of architect Otto von Schreksen.In July 1985Construction projectOfficially mounted.La Defenseoverall designIt reflects the multi-function of modern and future urban areasdesign idea The overall design is ingenious, and France responds to the United StatesManhattanThe construction of skyscrapers.
Landmark building
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Landmark of La Defense New Arc de Triomphe
The designer built La Defense Square and the representative building of the new district, the Grand Arch, on the triumphal archChamps ElyseesandPlace de la ConcordeSame article ofCentral axisLet modern Paris and ancient Paris echo each other from afar.After 16 years of phased construction, Radfance District has become a modern city integrating office, business, shopping, life and leisure.Many French andEurope and AmericaMultinational companies, banks and hotels have built their ownskyscraper。"Four Seasons Business Center" and "Auchan" with an area of more than 100000 square meterssupermarket、C&AShopping malls provide convenience for people to shop.
La DefenseRepresentativenessArchitecture - large arch, setClassical architectureOfartistic charm AndModern officeFunction in one, buildingArt HistoryA miracle on.The arch covers an area of 5.5 hectares, and there are 110 meters high, 112 meters long and 18.7 meters thick towers on the north and south sides of the gate.The top floor of the two towers is a huge exhibition place, and the platform above the top floor is an ideal viewing platform.Looking into the distance from the top platform, you can see the nearby Bragne Forest andSeine RiverYou can also see the scenery of Paris in the distance.
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Radvons Districttraffic systemPedestrians and vehicles are completely separated from each other without interference, which is the only practice in the worldResidential buildingsIt is connected by a huge square, and the underground is covered by roads, trains, parking lots and subway stationstraffic network [1]。The planning and construction of La Defense does not attach great importance to the individual design of buildings, but emphasizes the composition of slopes (pavement levels), pools, trees, green spaces, paving, sketches, sculptures, squares, etcStreet spaceDesign.
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Basic Introduction
La Defense
On the northwest southeast central axis of Paris, it is the development direction and concentrated representative of the new Paris.
detailed information
It is located at 48 degrees north latitude and 2 degrees east longitude.supporting facilitiesPerfect,Urban landscapebeautiful.Metro Line 1 is set here“New Arc de Triomphe”Station.The landmark New Arc de Triomphe is aCubeThe building, 110 meters high, was completed in 1989.
geographical position
Located in the northwest of the main city of Paris
This area was originally an industrial area. In the late 1950s, the Paris Municipal Government transformed this area into an industrial exhibition area.In the 1970s, more large-scale reconstruction was carried out, with new skyscrapers, large squares, pedestrian roads, subway lines, and shopping centers attached.In 1992, Metro Line 1 was extended here.
Name Source
The name La Defense comes from a statue in the place, which literally means "defend Paris". It commemorates the siege of Paris in the Franco Prussian War.
