The other Arch by ankers70

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/
Very impressive arch! How I would love to visit Paris again! It’s been so many years!
April 18th, 2024  
Fab
April 18th, 2024  
That’s an impressive structure.
April 18th, 2024  
A nice shot
April 18th, 2024  
Great shot, hope to see it in Okt👍😊
April 18th, 2024  
That's very impressive..
April 18th, 2024  
Have been here, so striking
April 18th, 2024  
great lighting here Suzanne
April 18th, 2024  
An impressive arch.
April 18th, 2024  
I can't imagine how we would have missed this when we were there! Quite remarkable!
April 18th, 2024  
Very impressive sky and I love the arch
April 18th, 2024  
Grand
April 19th, 2024  
a wonderful capture and perspective, such an impressive building and beautiful sky.
April 19th, 2024  
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.
April 19th, 2024  
An imposing arch, against a beautiful sky - fav!

Ian
April 19th, 2024  
Very imposing and very impressive arch
April 19th, 2024  
I hadn't been there since the erly 1980s so it was very exciting for me.
@congaree
April 20th, 2024  
April 20th, 2024  
It is quite amazing
@robz
April 20th, 2024  
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
April 20th, 2024  
Many thanks.
@fishers @craftymeg
April 20th, 2024  
Visited here for the first time in December, loved it and the surroundings
May 8th, 2024  
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