The approach I have chosen for this visit is neither architectural, nor pictorial, nor sculptural. We are going to talk about history, politics and urban planning. What was La Défense born of? Why can we talk about a utopian city? How did a few simple entrepreneurs change the face of La Défense? What is its identity? How has the power of a few men accelerated or hindered its development? What will become of it? Come and join me to discover it!