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Encore Ensemble - Paris 2026 + 2027
Route and access
Prepare your arrival around Paris La Defense Arena.
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Arrival guide
Arrive without improvising
Encore Ensemble summarizes public sources. Times, access, parking and venue rules must be checked on official sites on the day.
Official address
99 Jardin de l'Arche, 92000 Nanterre
The simplest path is to arrive through La Defense transport hub, then follow the pedestrian route towards Paris La Defense Arena. Check live travel updates on the day.Flow
Recommended flow
Aim for La Defense
RER A, RER E, metro line 1, tram T2 and Transilien L/U serve the La Defense hub.
Follow the pedestrian flow
A wide pedestrian route leads to the Arena. Keep your ticket, phone and useful ID ready.
Plan the way back
Choose a meeting point away from the crowd and keep taxi, ride-hail or night bus as backup.
Public access
Transport to check
RER
RER A, RER EStops include La Defense, Nanterre Prefecture or Nanterre-La-Folie depending on your route.
Metro and tram
Line 1, T2La Defense is the easiest landmark before walking to the Arena.
Transilien
Lines L and UUseful from Paris Saint-Lazare, Versailles, Saint-Cloud or La Verriere.
Bus and night
Terminal Jules Verne, NoctilienKeep this as a backup, especially after the concert.
Car, parking, drop-off
Event perimeter
Traffic and on-street parking are prohibited around the Arena on event days.
From Paris
The Arena indicates Coupole Regnault parking when arriving from Paris or the ring road.
From A86 / A14
The Arena indicates Villon parking when arriving from the A86 or A14.
PRM / PWD
Booking
PRM/PWD tickets and parking are booked by phone at 01 46 91 57 57 according to official guidance.
Entrances
PRM/PWD access is announced at entrance 38 for level 1 and entrance 56 for level 4, except special cases.
Drop-off
Drop-off and pick-up are planned behind the CitizenM hotel, opposite entrance 33 on the forecourt.
Before / after the concert
Before
Arriving earlier reduces last-minute stress and gives you time to find your bearings.
During
Keep your phone available for the ticket, group messages and transport information.
After
Do not improvise the return: prepare one priority route and one backup.
Verification
Sources and tools to open
Paris La Defense Arena FAQ
Address, transport, parking, security, bags, mobile tickets and official venue rules.
OpenPRM / PWD Arena
Entrances, drop-off, screening, documents, parking booking and accessibility contact.
CheckParis La Defense transport
RER, metro, tram, Transilien, bus and district travel information around La Defense.
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