This square is the focal point of La Défense, with its large esplanade, modern office buildings and monumental sculpture, La Défense de Paris, depicting a goddess standing on a chariot. The Place de La Défense is the meeting place for thousands of people who work in the surrounding towers, and many visitors who come to admire the modern architecture of La Défense. It's the ideal starting point for exploring La Défense's shopping streets, with their many stores, restaurants and cafés.

On sunny days, the entire green carpet is literally taken over by a large number of employees, who gather there for picnics.