The Link (building)
Mixed-use skyscraper complex in Paris, France
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The Link is a mixed-use skyscraper building development located in Puteaux, France. It is part of the La Défense business district. Completed in 2025, the tallest tower stands at 242 m (794 ft) tall with 52 floors, making it the tallest skyscraper in the Paris metropolitan area and in France, and the second tallest structure overall, after the Eiffel Tower.[2]
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 The Link in October 2025 | |
 Interactive map of the The Link area | |
General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
Architectural style | Neo-futurism |
| Location | Puteaux, Paris, France, 6 Cr Michelet, Puteaux, Paris |
| Coordinates | 48.88772°N 2.24798°E |
Construction started | 2021 |
| Completed | 2025 |
| Owner | Groupama |
| Height | |
| Roof | 242 m (794 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Concrete |
| Floor count | 52 |
| Floor area | 135,000 m2 (1,450,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Philippe Chiambaretta |
| Developer | Redman |
| Main contractor | Vinci SA |
| Website | |
| thelink-ladefense | |
The tower will house the new headquarters of French energy company TotalEnergies, which is currently located in Tour Total.[3]
History
In July 2017, Total has chosen the Link tower to house its next headquarters. Between 5,500 and 6,000 employees, previously located in the Coupole and Michelet towers, will be grouped together in this new skyscraper.[4] Its construction cost was estimated at one billion euros in October 2021.[5]
On June 11, 2020, Groupama announced the groundbreaking of The Link with the start of the demolition work on the existing building, which would be followed in 2021 by foundation work on the new towers.[6]
Architecture
The complex consists of two office towers called Arche and Seine, standing at 242 and 178 meters high respectively, connected by 35 platforms called "links", a term derived from the English "link" and meaning "connection". The tallest tower will house the new headquarters of TotalEnergies, currently located in the Coupole Tower.[7]
The Link project comprises approximately 130,000 m² of office space. It is located near a green space. The building includes duplex floors of approximately 6,000 m² and high ceilings, to allow internal pedestrian movement and limit the use of elevators.[8]
The tower, by its height and position, is designed to visually rebalance the historic Axe historique.
The building features a double-skin insulating façade incorporating photovoltaic panels and aims to reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to the towers previously occupied by the company. Accessibility to the district from Puteaux is to be improved through the renovation of Cours Michelet.
Gallery
Construction site in August 2021
May 2022
January 2023
March 2023
July 2023
April 2024
July 2024
September 2024
June 2025
