After scoping out the apartment complex in Nanterre, I returned to La Defense and discovered areas and buildings I hadn’t photographed before.
I moved my camera in all directions to capture the soaring skyscrapers of brushed steel with panels of glass reflecting the brilliant blue sky and blustery clouds. A glass-covered walkway was wrapped in red iron arches, reminding me of the famous arches of Saint Louis. I enjoyed the peacefulness of La Defense, a rare quiet spot in bustling, busy Paris.
La Defense, named after the iconic statue La Defense de Paris,was erected in 1883 to remember the soldiers who defended Paris in the Franco-Prussian War. It was first established in 1958 with the Esso Tower. Office towers were constructed on and off over the next three decades with many of the worlds largest international and French companies housing their offices in the complex including Neuf Cegetel, Société Générale, Total, Aventis, Areva, and Arcelor.The tallest building, 50 stories houses AXA. La Defense spans 400 acres and has 38,000,000 square feet of office space with 1500 companies,150,000 employees, 20,000 residents, and 2600 hotel rooms.
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Christmas & New Years in Paris- My Apartment for Rent December 24 to January 3
How would you like to spend a magical Christmas and festive New Years in Paris?
I am renting my apartment out from December 24 to January 3, a total of 10 nights for $2500.
Centrally located in the heart of the Marais near the St. Paul metro station, it's a spacious one-bedroom 750 sq. ft. loft style apartment with 12 ft. ceilings, decorated in chic Mid-Century Modern furniture and sleeps one or two people in a Queen size bed. Amenities include A/C, washer/dryer, 16" flat screen TV, dishwasher, internet connection/Wifi and free long distance calls to the U.S. The apartment is located on the second floor with an elevator.
Photos upon request. Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.
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Tours start at 225 euros for up to 3 people, and 75 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
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