subject: A Short Break In La Defense [print this page] Paris is a favourite destination for a short break. The city is easy to navigate which means that even if you only have two or three days to spare, you will be able to see a maximum of landmarks and museums. An ideal base for a short break in Paris is La Defense area, and hotels such as the Hilton Hotel Paris la Defense often have special offers available.
La Defense is well known as being the centre for business activity in Paris, and houses the head offices of major companies. It is however also in close proximity to the Champs Elysees, the Louvre and many other famous sites. So, a stay in the Hilton Hotel Paris la Defense is perfect for sight seeing. La Defense area can be accessed by taking metro line 1 or the RER A.
The area also has an interesting choice of restaurants for your evening meal and whichever Hotel la Defense you choose to stay in, there will be a restaurant in short walking distance. Those amongst you who like shopping will also certainly want to visit the Champs Elysees, however there is also Les Quatre Etoiles, an upmarket shopping centre situated in La Defense.
Art and history lovers will love this areas of Paris which houses statues by such great artists as Joan Miro, and in fact the area is named after the statue, La Defense de Paris, which was erected in 1883 to pay homage to those soldiers who fought in the Franco Prussian War. This area of Paris is perfect for a romantic break or a family break, and if travelling with children the Hilton Hotel La Defense has a number of family rooms available.
