The northern part of the Hauts-de-Seine (located northwest of Paris) is home to the big business district of La Défense. It covers 3 towns ( Puteaux, Courbevoie and Nanterre) and is a real economic magnet. It is very near the business district of Val-de-Seine, located in the southern Hauts-de-Seine.
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The north part of the Hauts-de-Seine district hosts the headquarters of many large companies and consequently many skyscrapers with many of an impressive sizes and with different architectural styles. The Cornichon Tower, for example, is a recent addition and its interesting shape and 170m height stand out on the skyline. La Defense, with its many offices buildings, is the biggest business district in Europe.
When it comes to accommodation, you really don't need to worry: an urban plan has been put in place to restablish the balance between offices and homesinLa Défense. There will be many opportunities for furnished or unfurnished rentals: this is the time to stay in La Défense. With no less than 950,000m² of housing, 25,000 residents and 45,000 visiting or resident students, La Défense is a student neighborhood, a residential area and also a tourist area. Indeed, staying near the Parvis de la Défense also means living close to the famous Grande Arche (Great Arch of Brotherhood), the Agam fountain and the Takis Basin, and many other original monuments. Note that the Arche de La Défense is located on the same line (the historic Parisian axis) as renowned Parisian monuments like the Arc de Triomphe, and is just 5 metro stations (Line 1) away from the Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile!
Contrary to popular belief, a furnished apartment in the Hauts-de-Seine is not necessarily expensive. Renting a furnished apartment in the north of the Hauts-de-Seine can certainly be interesting, thanks to touches of originality. For example, in the town of Villeneuve-la-Garenne you will find Aqua 92, a water tank for snorkeling that is the deepest diving pool in France.
Shopping aside, with the shopping center Les Quatre Temps based in La Défense (and the CNIT just across the road) and the So Ouest shopping center in Levallois-Peret, you'll be spoiled for choice. Furthermore the accessibility of the Northern Hauts-de-Seine suburbs is hard to beat: no matter where you choose to live in the North of the Hauts-de-Seine, many means of transport will be available: RER (A), Metro (line 1), tram (Line 2), Transilien (L and U) and numerous bus lines/routes. Also, you can stroll along the Esplanade de la Défense where you will find many works of art exhibited in public spaces, making this place a real open air museum. You can also visit the Museum of La Defence. Finally, the Place de La Défense usually hosts various events: Christmas Market, festivals etc. Don’t worry if you decide to stay in La Defense or live there a while, the working environment definitely comes hand in hand with variety of activities and events.
As part of a move to Paris (for work, for studies or another reason), renting an apartment in the north of the Hauts-de-Seine is a good idea as there are plenty of job opportunities. Whether you are a business owner, employee (or student) looking for a home or temporary accommodation in Paris, an apartment in the Hauts de Seine will fit your needs.
There are many furnished apartments for rent in the north of the Hauts-de-Seine. The choice of furnished accommodation is large and its up to you whether you prefer to rent an apartment or a detached house instead. Whatever type of furnished accommodation you choose, Lodgis will be there to assist you with the rental process. Booking an apartment has never been so simple.