This huge, white marble and glass La Grande Arche is at the western point of the historic axis that aligns two other famous triumphal arches across Paris. It’s located at La Défense, which is a 400 acre complex of modern skyscrapers housing over 3,500 companies (15 of the world’s largest) and their 150,000 employees plus Europe’s number one transportation hub and shopping center. Pick up a walking tour guide at the visitors’ center. The booklet explains all of the marvelous buildings and outdoor sculptures.
