Puteaux is a commune in France famous for the Grande Arche, a colossal centrepiece of the La Defense business district. This residential and industrial suburb of Paris is situated on the west bank of the Seine River and boasts La Defense, a business complex of high rise office towers, apartment blocks, a retail complex and exhibition and conference centre. Puteaux offers visitors many sights and attractions and there are restaurants along cobbled streets, and the town houses it's own sporting complex.