Is Gare de Lyon a safe area to stay?

Everything is relative. Gare de Lyon area is as safe as anywhere....... Sure if you are the type who goes down dark and lonely streets at 3 or 4 in the morning........you might feel uncomfortable, but will more than likely have no trouble at all in Paris.



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The Gare de Lyon area is completely safe both during the day and at night. The area is safe for locals and tourists just like almost all of Paris. How far is Eiffel Tower from Gare de Lyon? The Eiffel Tower is almost 6km away from Gare de Lyon.

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The station is located in the 12th arrondissement, on the right bank of the river Seine, in the east of Paris. Opened in 1849, it is the northern terminus of the Paris–Marseille railway. It is named after the city of Lyon, a stop for many long-distance trains departing here, most en route to the South of France.

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It depends on where you would like to go. Paris Gare du Nord is quite safe. There are a lot of people there and even late at night I never had to worry about safety, BUT, do not attract attention with a big camera or any other stuff that can make you look like a tourist.

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The Gare de Lyon area is completely safe both during the day and at night. The area is safe for locals and tourists just like almost all of Paris.

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If you plan to live in the 19th arrondissement, avoid these areas at night when alone: Stalingrad and Jaurés on the west, Danube and Mouzaia in the east, and Cambrai in the North. You might want to take caution near the Buttes Chaumont parc and Ourcq canal as well.

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Paris is a very safe city; the metro is full and hopping at all hours. The only real risk you face is pickpockets. Be sure your valuables are not in pockets or carelessly held purses or backpacks. If you make yourself pickpocket proof then you are good to go at any hour.

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The subway journey time between Gare de Lyon (Paris Métro) and Paris is around 5 min and covers a distance of around 2 km. Operated by RATP Metro, the Gare de Lyon (Paris Métro) to Paris subway service departs from Gare de Lyon and arrives in Hôtel de Ville.

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Gare du Nord and the 10th Arrondissement If you want to be close to the train to London, the area near the Gare du Nord in the 10th arrondissement is the best area to stay in Paris. This area allows you easy access to the station and to neighborhoods like Montmartre and the trendy Canal Saint-Martin.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.

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During the day, most areas of Paris are safe. In the evening, there are some areas locals say to stay clear of. These include: the areas around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est in the 10th arrondissement, the northern part of the 18th arrondissement, the 19th and 20th arrondissements.

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It's not a dangerous area. A young lady alone at night might attract some unwanted attention but even then, if you keep walking, no one will bother you. There are always plenty of people about.

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It is totally safe and of you take the Champs de Mars, a bit romantic.

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Paris is a very safe city; the metro is full and hopping at all hours. The only real risk you face is pickpockets. Be sure your valuables are not in pockets or carelessly held purses or backpacks. If you make yourself pickpocket proof then you are good to go at any hour.

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