Things to do in La Défense

it was nice to explore one of world’s amazing museum, so much to learn about history. unfortunately islamic section was closed due to renovation. Entry was easy and smooth, its better to be on your selected slot , in case you can’t, they still let people in but from from another place

I was so satisfied with the 4-day Museum Pass, allowing me to explore at my leisure! The thrill of entering with the pass without waiting in line! It was really convenient for me, as a 'P' (perceiver), to visit places not originally in my plan. I visited the Louvre (one-time entry only, reservation via official website), Orsay Museum (reservation via official website), Les Invalides (walk-in, Napoleon's tomb, surprisingly a lot to see), Pantheon (walk-in, has Foucault's Pendulum), Rodin Museum (walk-in, features Rodin's works plus Impressionist pieces), and Sainte-Chapelle + Conciergerie (can be booked as a set on the official website, small so you can see it quickly).

Completely different in style from the Louvre, it features many sculptures and design works, and even some Van Gogh paintings. The introduction explains how the interior design was transformed from a dilapidated train station into its unique present-day form, making it well worth appreciating.

We visited Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny a few days before coming to the museum, and it completely changed the experience for us. Being able to connect the scenery and atmosphere from Giverny to Monet’s paintings made the masterpieces feel even more extraordinary. Absolutely in awe. We were also very lucky to catch the special exhibition on Henri Rousseau — truly the cherry on top. One thing to note: Klook tickets only let you choose the date, not a specific entry time, so be prepared for an average wait of around 30–60 minutes outside.

I originally came to see the building because I heard it was renovated by Tadao Ando, but then I realized it was actually a museum. I frantically searched for tickets and luckily found them available on KLOOK. It was cheaper than buying directly from the official site or other sites, and tickets were available every 30 minutes. I was even able to buy a ticket for just 3 minutes later, which was great for spontaneous visits. The museum itself was very satisfying. The exhibits apparently change periodically; during Golden Week, there was an exhibition by a Romanian artist. As it's a contemporary art museum, tastes might vary, but I think everyone would be captivated by the skillful architectural design and overwhelming scale. I highly recommend it to those who appreciate architecture or contemporary art.

we met the at a different entrance from the main one (glass pyramid). guide then escorted us through up to the hall for Mona Lisa before the guided group moved on. cafe availabler inside which provides great view of the museum courtyard from the balcony.

When I rode the Big Bus, there wasn't a separate place to scan the barcode. Even when I showed it to the staff, they just told me to get on. Since there's no ticket exchanged, it might be a bit inconvenient when you want to take the river cruise. So, with the help of the cruise staff, we searched the Big Bus website, entered our reservation number, and were issued a ticketing barcode to board the cruise, which worked out well. We rode the Big Bus, took photos at the Arc de Triomphe, and then ate and enjoyed ourselves on the Champs-Élysées. Since it was getting late, we walked to the river cruise. Have a pleasant trip! The cruise is especially beautiful around 10:30 PM.

It says you must meet 45 minutes in advance, but I think arriving 15 minutes before is totally fine! It is quite expensive so I was wondering if it would be worth it, but it was truly a wonderful experience and I am so glad I booked it✨️ Champagne, wine, and water were free to drink! For the menu, you choose an appetizer, main course, and dessert from three options each. I ordered the foie gras, sea bass, and cheesecake! I wonder if the menu changes depending on the day? I got pretty full! There is a photographer on board who takes pictures of you! They were great photos, but since they were for a fee (I feel like they were quite expensive), I decided not to buy them. The timing of the cruise was just right; the boat returned to the starting point right around when we finished dessert. I was also happy that we passed by the Eiffel Tower twice✨️

This was an amazing experience! It was a bit crowded on the tower but the process of meeting the guide to take us in was very smooth. The guide was very friendly and fluent in Spanish. He gave us history of the tower and also took and guided us how to get inside. Though he did not go to the top floor with us he guided us to the very elevator to go up there. Highly recommended!