Definitely worth a short visit to see the newer and more modern "downtown" area of Paris. The defense plaza has a lot of great shops, mall, restaurants and other things to do while you hang out downtown. I decided not to go up in the observation deck but just enjoying a relaxing morning loitering around the area and sightseeing the building architecture and designs. Thankful that it's a clear sunshiny day because it lends to better pictures with the right angle. Recommended to plan for 1 to 2 hours walking around the downtown area.

The Grand Arch in La Defense district is truly a marvel to behold. It is relatively new and therefore does not come to mind for many people travelling to Paris. If you have the time however, I would highly recommend visiting the arch as it does stand out as one of the most awe-inspiring architectural marvels I have ever come across.

The Grande Arche de la Défense is not just an architectural wonder—it is Paris’s modern face, a striking counterpoint to its historic landmarks. Visiting it provides a refreshing perspective on the city: a balance between heritage and innovation, tradition and progress.

A modern architectural masterpiece located in the business district of La Défense, west of Paris. Completed in 1989, it was designed by Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen as a 20th-century reinterpretation of the Arc de Triomphe, symbolizing peace and humanitarian ideals rather than military victory. The Grande Arche stands 110 meters high and is perfectly aligned with the historical axis of Paris, connecting the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe. Visitors can take an elevator to the rooftop terrace for one of the best panoramic views of Paris. A fascinating detail: the building’s structure is slightly tilted forward by about 6 degrees a deliberate choice to create a sense of openness toward the world.

A modern version of the Arc de Triomphe straight down the Av. Charles de Gaulle at the La Défense metro station. I didn’t realise just how large this was going to be and I’m so glad it had recently become lit up for the evenings so you could really appreciate the scale, the night after we visited the lights were off again. Definitely worth a visit to see the more modern part of down town Paris. All glass and metal in comparison to stone.

Crowed and noisy, la Defence is a great place to get robbed. Never relax there, I grabbed a cup of coffee, and my phone was stollen in no time. The other time, in a pity attempt to find a metro station I had to walk the exotic streets of the district, shortly to learn that actually I was at level -7 and then at -1 through a parking and more creepy corners I managed to find the stairs to get to the main square. The metro is a separate story. If you like escape games, feel free to try to find the right train at Grande Arche. Oh, and if the trains will work, because in 2 weeks I had 3 situations, when they were canceled and I had to take the alternatives, that are much longer.

Impressive monument. Did not know about the alignment with l’arc de triomphe until after I left. Currently there are Christmas Markets on the plaza (until 28 December 2025) which were so much fun.

(Translated by Google) Superb little restaurant. Exceptional pieces of beef, tender, without nerves, without fat, tasty, not too strong. Perfect cooking and good advice from the waiters who guide us on the choices according to our tastes. The accompaniments are classic but not bad (fried vegetables, fries). Not bad desserts. Nice setting. Billiards available. Pleasant service. (Original) Superbe petit restaurant. Des pièces de bœuf exceptionnelles, fondante, sans nerfs, sans gras, goûteuse, pas trop forte. Cuisson parfaite et bons conseils des serveurs qui nous orientent sur les choix en fonction de nos gouts. Les accompagnements sont classiques mais pas mauvais (poêlé de legumes, frites). Desserts pas mauvais. Cadre sympa. Billard a disposition. Service agréable.

(Translated by Google) There quality and gourmet and pleasant great welcome..... (Original) Là qualité et gourmand et agréable super accueil.....

(Translated by Google) Extra meat. Attentive service. Excellent new address. (Original) Viande extra. Service attentionné. Excellente nouvelle adresse.

(Translated by Google) Very poor reception, we were made to wait at 1:45 p.m. to see if it was possible to serve us or not at the discretion of the manager of the establishment. The meat was not tender and tasteless. Place to avoid (Original) Très mauvais accueil, on nous a fait attendre à 13h45 pour voir si c'était possible de nous servir ou pas au bon vouloir du chef de l'établissement. La viande n'était pas du tendre et sans aucun goût. Endroit à éviter

(Translated by Google) New restaurant in Nanterre near the RER. pleasant setting very friendly staff quality products fast service. I recommend ++++++ (Original) Nouveau resto à Nanterre près du RER. cadre agréable personnel très sympathique produits de qualité service rapide. Je recommande ++++++

(Translated by Google) Warm welcome, quality of dishes, taste, everything is homemade according to the boss. Excellent beef picanha, the desserts are great. Very entertaining moments of discussion with the boss, a good time to clear your mind! (Original) Accueil chaleureux, qualité des plats, goût, tout est fait maison selon le patron. Picanha de boeuf excellente, les desserts sont top. Moments de discussion très divertissants avec le patron, un bon moment pour se changer les idées !

(Translated by Google) I asked for a plate of fries (off the menu) and the waiter told me that it was complicated and that he would have to check with the chef.. you read correctly, I said plate of fries. I point out to the cashier that I never got my plate of fries and he tells me that the cooks are understaffed... Great. I will never set foot there again. (Original) J’ai demandé une assiette de frites ( hors menu) et le serveur me dit que ça allait compliqué et qu’il devait voir avec le chef.. vous avez bien lu, j’ai bien dis assiette de frites. Je fais remarquer à la caisse que je n’ai jamais eu mon assiette de frites et il me dit que les cuisiniers sont en sous effectifs... Super. Je ne remettrai plus jamais les pieds là-bas.

Great place! Easy transportation, easy access to the seats, clean toilets in sufficient quantity, enough snack bars etc scattered around the arena, and the seats were comfortable with a killer air conditioner, what can I say? I'd be happy to return to another G-dragon concert there

The area has a lively atmosphere, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers, including Les Quatre Temps. It's easily accessible by metro, with several stations serving the area, including Esplanade de la Défense.

The artist was great, but the venue organization was not! Terrible organization, from security check, to merch line, to food and drink. I also got hit by one of the security guy! There was no sign about where to go, and when asked, the staff members seem really rude, with some not speaking English at all. There was a huge line waiting to get merch, and the staff tried to organize us in a snake-like line, but there was no tape or bar to help guide the line. We were told that there was a merch line inside the hall and there were less people there, so we went in to queue there. But the line moved extremely slow!! We weren’t far from the stand, but we stood there for over an hour and the line only moved three times. It was as if there wasn’t even any staff there, or people were taking a crazy amount of time trying to buy a light stick but I doubt was the case. And don’t even mention the food line. There was only ONE bar opened for the entire floor. I don’t know about the upper floors, because we weren’t allowed to go up or down. So yes, one bar, for the entire floor, and so the line stretched all the way till the end of the stage. I remember the bars outside were closed too when we were there. In the end, they closed both the merch and food stand abruptly to prepare for the performance, leaving people thirsty and hungry. And when they tried to hurry people to their seats, one of the security guy smack my arm. It was not accidental, because he then told me to go to my seat. I mean, you could just speak to us, why do you need to hit people?! This was my second time to this arena. The first time was for Taylor Swift concert, and everything went smoothly then. I don’t remember it being this bad. This was very unfortunate because I enjoyed GD’s performance very much…

Huge concert and sports event hall. Access was fast, there is a place to store larger baggage during events (a big plus). The pain point was that not all the food and drinks prints inside the hall were open, so there were quite big cues forming. Also toilets seem not to be sufficient.

Looking at the immensity of this arena and the kind of crowd that they need to manage for most events, they do a wonderful job at crowd management and there isn't typically a long queue at the food stalls. Acoustics, playground lighting and visibility are great; I have watched a couple of rugby and tennis matches here. Note the following inconveniences though: - Depending on your seat, you may need to climb a lot of stairs even before the arena entry. These stairs so have safety rails for support though. - Inside the arena, the slope is significant and there are no safety rails. So it might be super unsafe for kids or people with vertigo, depending on their seat position. - If you're carrying a backpack, it's best to deposit it in the concierge before joining the queue because the concierge is located outside the arena building for some reason.

Massive! Puts on a great show.... The only issue I can suggest is that the stage was really low, compared to the floor. So, view was mostly of the screens, rather than the band itself.

Great arena for shows! I visited it on July 2nd for the Robbie Williams concert. It was a 38-degree summer day, but it wasn't noticeable thanks to the venue's air conditioning. It has great sound system, entrances, and restrooms. Easy access to the metro, RER, and buses.

A structure with precious wood and gold motifs will give you a feel of an Indian Palace. The Pavillon des Indes is located at the entrance of the park of Bécon with historic significance. In the Pavillon des Indes museum there is a permanent exhibition as well as an accommodation for an artist in residence. The Indian Pavilion was designed by the English architect Caspar Purdon Clarke for the Prince of Wales (future King of England Edward VII).

(Translated by Google) Worth a look (Original) Vaut le coup d'œil

(Translated by Google) Worth a look from an architectural point of view. If you're in the area, take a little detour ;). The Pavillon des Indes is very close to the Parc de Bécon. Ideal for a family walk on the weekend. (Original) Vaut le coup d'œil d'un point de vue architectural. Si vous êtes dans les environs, faites un petit détour ;). Le Pavillon des Indes est tout près du Parc de Bécon. Idéal pour une promenade en familles le week-end.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting visit Information on the Universal Exhibition of 1870 is illustrated by photos and period plans Thanks to our guide, we were able to discover the life of the Roybet Fould family, whose youngest daughter Georges Achille Fould, painter and owner of the place had made it her workshop which we were able to visit (Original) Visite très intéressante Les informations sur l exposition universelle de 1870 sont illustrées par des photos et des plans d époque Nous avons pu grâce à notre guide découvrir la vie de la famille Roybet fould dont la fille cadette Georges Achille fould artiste peintre propriétaire du lieu en avait fait son atelier que nous avons pu visiter

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place overlooking part of Paris. This building built at the end of the 19th century is beautifully maintained and offers breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower! Ideally located for a walk with the children with the park next door, I highly recommend! (Original) Très beau lieu surplombant une partie de Paris. Ce bâtiment construit à la fin du 19e siècle est magnifiquement entretenu et donne une vue imprenable sur la Tour Eiffel ! Idéalement située pour une balade avec les enfants avec le parc à côté, je recommande vivement !

(Translated by Google) 🇮🇳📸 Little detour this week to Courbevoie to photograph the Pavillon des Indes, a beautiful monument built on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1878. Didn't have the opportunity to take photos inside, but I plan to visit it soon. (Original) 🇮🇳📸 Petit détour cette semaine du côté de Courbevoie pour photographie le Pavillon des Indes, un beau monument construit à l'occasion de l'Exposition Universelle de 1878. Pas eu l'occasion de faire des photos à l'intérieur, mais je prévois de le visiter prochainement.

(Translated by Google) Palais des Indes or Deu Prince of Wales integrated into the Rue des Nations of the Universal Exhibition of 1887 (Original) Palais des Indes ou deu prince de galles intégré dans la rue des nations de l'exposition universelle de 1887

The exposition is good for fans. The installations and the peace's showing are very interesting. Is allowed to take photos and I like the guide and app game provided. However it is too expensive. Half of the price would be more reasonable.

(Translated by Google) Very playful. Are more suitable for children than geeks who find that we could have done more. Scientists will find them that we mock the real science (Original) Très ludique. Conviens plus aux enfants qu aux geek qui trouverons qu on aurait pu en faire encore plus. Les scientifiques trouverons eux que l'on se moque de la vrais science

My wife and I took this tour on a Monday morning a few hours before our flight home and had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was very animated and obviously loved his job! Great tour through history all the way to current time. Definitely recommend this tour for any whiskey aficionados or anyone with just a taste for Jameson.

I paid about $26 for the Jameson Distillery tour and it was worth every penny. They start with a really cool 3D projector story about the history and how Jameson is made, then you move into a tasting room where you try four different Jamesons and learn how to properly smell and taste whiskey. It truly feels like a world-class experience. The premium ones were noticeably smoother (whiskey by itself definitely grows hair on your chest 😂), but it was fun, informative, and delicious. After the tasting, you get a drink included — they already have a bar set up with several cocktail options, and if you want another drink afterward you can buy more. The tour guide was incredible — funny, knowledgeable, and made it feel like he actually believed every part of the history. It was so good I found myself thinking, “Do y’all hire? I could work here too.” The staff overall was extremely friendly and helpful. They’ll even hold your bags if you’re coming straight from the airport like I was. There’s merchandise at the end if you want to shop, and the whole experience is just a lot of fun from start to finish. I would 100% come back and I’d tell anyone visiting Dublin to add this to their trip.

What an unforgettable experience at the Jameson Distillery! We opted for the Secret Whiskey Package and savored every moment. The tour was a delightful blend of history, craftsmanship, and fun, with fascinating insights into the company’s founder and the art of whiskey making. The highlight? Learning the skills of whiskey tasting, followed by a truly delicious sampling experience. Despite the bustling crowd of fellow travelers, the staff made us feel so special and welcome. We loved every minute and can’t wait to return!

Had a fantastic tasting tour on my second visit to this iconic Irish distillery. The guide’s deep knowledge and entertaining presentation made the experience memorable. It’s no wonder Jameson remains one of the world’s top selling whiskeys. Highly recommended!

Exactly everything you'd expect from a distillery tour. Great tour guide, samples of the whisky, and the best ambiance. All the employees were stellar and very nice to chat with. You can also purchase exclusive bottles you can't get anywhere else in the world.

The tour is small but mighty. They managed to fit so much together that it ended up being my favorite part of Dublin. The presentation of the distilleries History as well as its accomplishments. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was a perfect way to end our day. The John Jamison philosophy of everyone’s family has made this an absolute favorite for life.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Jamison Distillery. I went with my husband and my daughter. It was very informative and quite interesting. There were several experiences during the tour. We tasted whiskeys that we hadn't tried before. Our new favorite one is Black Barrel. We've bought a bottle now that we're back home and have shared it with a neighbor. He is now a fan! I recommend going on this tour. It's fun, educational, and it even has a cute little shop inside.