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La Defense
City in Île-de-France, France
Overview
La Défense is the premier business district of Paris, renowned for its striking modern architecture, iconic skyscrapers, and lively corporate energy. Compact yet dynamic, its mix of offices, shops, and public plazas creates a distinctive, contemporary urban experience just outside central Paris.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Île-de-France
Population
20,000
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.89°, 2.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,245
Local Cost
$2,280
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
60
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-12.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
661 mm
Internet Speed
164 Mbps
Upload
117 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
199
Coworking
5
Cafes
47
Nightlife
47
Parks
100
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIY
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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