Situated to the west of Paris, this hub of activity is home to more than 500 companies and employs some 160,000 people every day. It is also a top-class centre for education, with more than 50 higher education establishments. The district is easily accessible via 5 public transport lines and combines economic excellence with a wide range of hotels and services.
The district has plenty of options for a company seminar or other business event. In the CNIT’s landmark building, Chateauform’ le CNIT offers 3,000 m² of meeting rooms with colourful decor and more informal spaces conducive to creativity, for all types of events. A few minutes’ walk from the CNIT, Chateauform’ Learning Lab is a place devoted to learning and hosting training sessions. Spread over 6 floors, 37 modular meeting rooms are available to meet your educational objectives.
Reach new heights by holding an event for up to 120 people at Comet Cœur Défense, perched on the 23rd and 24th floors! The warm, quirky decor and 360° view over Paris are sure to impress your teams. Looking for an auditorium for a seminar at La Défense? The Tour Egée Business Center offers a number of modern meeting rooms for up to 70 people, as well as a 90-seat auditorium.
For a venue to host bigger events, there is Paris la Défense Arena. With more than 13,000 m² of modular spaces, including 10 reception rooms ranging from 90 to 910 m² and a 10,000 m² space, this ultra-equipped venue can host all types of events. Another option for large scale professional events: CNIT Forest with 17 conference rooms, 4 meeting rooms and 2 amphitheatres is available for private hire for events of up to 2,000 people.
Located within the very hip Mama Shelter la Défense, Mama's penthouse offers a breathtaking view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. With warmly decorated interiors incorporating ethnic influences, the restaurant serves signature cocktails and culinary specialities from around the world. The Hilton Paris La Défense boasts the chic restaurant ‘Muses’, which draws inspiration from the vibrancy of the 60s and offers a varied, modern menu in a relaxed atmosphere.
At the Oxygen Events hybrid venue, ‘Octopus’, Maison Rostang's latest restaurant, features wood-fired grills and turns into a cocktail and tapas bar in the evening. Also at Oxygen, the colourful trattoria Marco Marco and speakeasy are ideal for after-work parties.
La Défense offers a wide range of accommodation, including some of the capital's leading brands. The Renaissance Paris La Défense lifestyle hotel has 330 rooms and 1,000 m² of modular, state-of-the-art meeting space. On the esplanade of La Défense, the Novotel Paris La Défense offers 280 modern rooms, as well as a fitness room and meeting spaces with natural daylight.
Located at the foot of the esplanade’s water feature, the Melià Paris La Défense has 369 comfortable 32 m² rooms, most with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the Fondation Louis Vuitton, as well as 850 m² of flexible event space and 5 meeting rooms. A few steps from the CNIT, the Pullman Paris La Défense is an upscale hotel with 382 spacious and plush rooms. 10 meeting rooms, including a large plenary room with 3.2-metre-high ceilings, can host events for up to 190 guests.
The recently renovated Mercure Paris La Défense has 507 rooms with a wellness space on the 12th floor and a rooftop bar with a panoramic view available for private hire. Finally, OKKO Hotels Paris La Défense is a thoroughly trendy hotel with 184 rooms. The Club, a 300 m² space with terrace and 3 seminar rooms are available for your business events.
Team Break Paris, a specialist in team-building activities, offers several escape games as well as large-scale murder parties and musical blind tests, just the thing to strengthen bonds between participants! A conference room equipped with a video projector and seating for 70 people is also available.
Dive into French History at the Cité de l'Histoire. This unique venue, located in the Espace Grande Arche, takes you on an unforgettable journey back in time. With cutting-edge technology and 3 immersive experiences, you can relive the great events that have shaped our world and meet the figures who have left their mark.
