The other Arch

At the other end of the Champs Elyssée and in a direct line and visible from the Arc de Triomphe is the Grande Arche de la Défense, a twentieth century version of the Arc de Triomphe. Instead of celebrating military victories it is dedicated to humanity and humanitarian ideals. It is truly monumental in the way that the other great Parisian icons are monumental. The Arche is 110 metres tall by 110 metres wide nd 112 metres deep and Notre Dame Cathedral could sit within its arch.

Designed by the Danish architect Johan-OttoVon Spreckelsen (1929–1987), the controversial project is now much loved and well visited. I really enjoyed our visit to the Arche, the esplanade and gardens and the view of the Arc de Triomphe in the distance.

More info: https://frenchmoments.eu/grande-arche-de-la-defense/

[John]

Very impressive arch! How I would love to visit Paris again! It’s been so many years!

[Joan Robillard]

Fab

[Susan Wakely]

That’s an impressive structure.

[Dawn]

A nice shot

[Oli Lindenskov]

Great shot, hope to see it in Okt👍😊

[Rob Z]

That's very impressive..

[Boxplayer]

Have been here, so striking

[Phil Howcroft]

great lighting here Suzanne

[Babs]

An impressive arch.

[Louise & Ken]

I can't imagine how we would have missed this when we were there! Quite remarkable!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Very impressive sky and I love the arch

[Yao RL]

Grand

[Diana]

a wonderful capture and perspective, such an impressive building and beautiful sky.

[Dione Giorgio]

I have been there. The Arc is a magnificent piece of modern architecture. Beyond is a place which I do not like, shops, shops and more shops.

[Fisher Family]

An imposing arch, against a beautiful sky - fav!

Ian

[Margaret Brown]

Very imposing and very impressive arch

[Suzanne]

I hadn't been there since the erly 1980s so it was very exciting for me.
@congaree

[Suzanne]

Thankyou.
@joansmor @wakelys @Dawn

[Suzanne]

It is quite amazing
@robz

[Suzanne]

Many thanks. @boxplayer @phil_howcroft @onewing @Weezilou @365projectorgchristine @yaorenliu @ludwigsdiana

[Suzanne]

There's a shopping centre nearby but I didn't see many other shops.
We walked the length of the esplanade and the beautiful gardens from La Defénse to the Metro station at Esplanade de la Défense, a beautiful walk. @sangwann

[Suzanne]

Many thanks.
@fishers @craftymeg

[Boxplayer]

Visited here for the first time in December, loved it and the surroundings