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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.

Fête de la Science 2024: discover Atmosphères, the free festival of cinema, arts and science

Atmosphères, the free festival that combines cinema, arts and science for a sustainable world, returns to Courbevoie in October 2024. Discover the program for this 13th edition, which takes us into the future, for the Fête de la Science 2024.

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!

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

A solidarity tournament for companies and schools in the La Défense district... Discover League of Defense, which will transform the La Défense forecourt into a gaming arena from October 1 to 3, 2024! From curling office chairs to human foosball and concerts, this unique tournament is sure to be a lot of fun, with proceeds going to the French Red Cross. And alongside it, a program open to all, with live concerts, DJ sets, blind tests and giant karaoke.

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.

Garden Parvis 2024, the return of the summer festival at La Défense

The Garden Parvis Festival returns to La Défense for its 5th edition. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis offers residents and visitors a place to party, relax and enjoy the summer!

Westfield Good Festival: fashion show, second hand & workshops, at Forum des Halles and Les 4 Temps

Westfield Good Festival returns to the shopping temples of the Paris region from April 13 to 21, 2024! This second edition, dedicated to greener, more responsible consumption, invites visitors to free workshops, clothing collections and committed fashion shows at the Forum des Halles and Les 4 Temps!

Vertigo 2024, the vertical race that takes you up the 42 floors of the CB21 Tower at La Défense

Ready to climb 42 floors in one go for the Vertigo race on Thursday, May 23, 2024? This vertical race takes place in Paris La Défense's CB21 Tower, for its 10th edition. Come on, only 977 steps to go!

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!

Visiting Paris with your family: six free game trails for fun walks with children

Visiting Paris is good, but with animations or devices to entertain the children, it is even better! The Paris Mômes team is now offering six new game trails to discover the capital's emblematic neighborhoods with your family!

Fold Days, free break dancing and street art on the La Défense forecourt

From November 25 to 28, 2022, head to the forecourt of La Défense for an urban festival, with break dance performances, initiations and street art, during the "Fold Days"!