WELCOME PACK PARIS LA DÉFENSE

Choosing Paris La Défense means joining Europe’s largest business district and the fourth most attractive in the world. This area offers a unique ecosystem in France, bringing together 200,000 employees and 2,800 companies – all potential partners and clients.

Helping you from day one
Finding new premises is a complex process that requires access to key information for making informed decisions. Our team supports your decision-making process by providing key resources and strategic insights. We can also involve the most relevant profiles for your decision-making bodies (employee representatives, boards of directors, shareholders…).

Simplify your daily operations and save time
Administrative procedures, logistical or technical questions… Setting up in a new city (or a new country) involves understanding how things work locally and identifying key contacts. Whatever your needs, our dedicated team will guide you to the right people and processes.

Announce and promote your arrival
When you arrive, we can help you announce the presence of your company with a personalized welcome message displayed on the district’s digital screens. We can also promote your new set up in the district through Paris La Défense’s professional marketing channels (newsletters, social media, etc.).

Taylored onboarding for your teams
Our team offers a range of initiatives to welcome your employees and help them discover this unique district: internal presentations, customized guided tours (architecture, art, green spaces…), and regular updates about the district through our digital channels (social medias, newsletters…)

Our marketing kit: A full range of ready-to-use tools
Key information, presentations of the district, guides, maps, photos, videos… Whatever your needs, we provide all the resources required to create your internal communication and informational materials.

Join local business clubs
Paris La Défense runs five themed clubs that bring together local professionals. An efficient way to grow your network and foster synergies with other businesses.

• HR Experts Club: Regular meet-ups on HR topics (employer branding, remote working, inclusion, AI...) to build your local network and launch new projects locally.
• CSR & Sustainable Development Club: A community space to explore environmental and social initiatives in the area and design new collaborative projects.
• Paris La Défense Campus (Higher Education): Build connections between local students and businesses. With 50 schools and 70,000 students, the campus fosters strong links between educational institutions and the business world.
• MICE & Leisure Club (Tourism): This club connects tourism and business event professionals in La Défense, working together to strengthen the area’s status as an international destination. Learn more (lien vers la page)
• PLD Can B: Through the PLD+B program, Paris La Défense became the first French territory to join the international "Cities Can B" network alongside Santiago, Mendoza, Rio, Asuncion, and Barcelona. This initiative helps public and private organizations assess their environmental, social, and societal impacts, contributing collectively to transforming the district.

Institutional contacts: save time!
Need assistance with town hall procedures, prefecture or departmental contacts, or connections with key public services? Our team will direct you to the right institutional contacts for your specific needs.

Associations: get involved locally
Paris La Défense works closely with many local associations dedicated to solidarity, inclusion, and sustainable development. These organizations have a wide range of needs. Supporting them can help anchor your CSR commitments locally.