What is the nicest train station in Paris?

Besides Gare Montparnasse, a structure of glass and concrete that is rather unsightly, the other five Parisian train stations have beautiful architectures. That said, Gare de Lyon, with its Belle Époque style and its famous four-dial clock tower, might be the nicest of them all — inside and out.



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Gare de Lyon It's probably the prettiest of Paris's stations. It's also home to one of the city's most famous restaurants: Le Train Bleu. Open since 1901, the decor has a grandeur to rival the palace of Versailles.

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Gare du Nord, officially known as Paris-Nord, is located at 18 Rue de Dunkerque in the 10th arrondissement. It's about 2.5 miles north of the Louvre, which could be a 10-minute taxi, a 30-minute walk, or a trip on the Metro 7 line followed by a short walk.

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If it's your first time in Paris, our recommendation is that you stay either in the 7th Arrondissement at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, or in Le Marais, the heart of medieval Paris.

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Le Grand Tour is a poetic and immersive luxury train journey where you will be able to escape into the French legend, therefore it is essential that on the final full day of your grand tour of France we stop at Le Puy du Fou.

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8 of the World's Most Beautiful Train Stations
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  • Eigerwand Station - Jungfrau, Switzerland.
  • Gare de Nice-Ville – Nice, France.
  • Amsterdam Centraal Station – Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • Milano Centrale – Milan, Italy.
  • Atocha Station – Madrid, Spain.
  • Grand Central Terminal - New York City, NY.
  • Antwerp Central – Antwerp, Belgium.


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Cannes is known for its romantic allure, while Nice offers a more diverse range of activities and attractions that make it equally suitable for families and couples. Cannes and Nice offer something unique, whether a romantic escape or a memorable family vacation you're seeking.

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By Train. While a little slower than flying, traveling to Nice via train is straightforward and direct, offering a scenic entrance along the Côte d'Azur. The fastest option is the direct high-speed TGV, which departs Paris Gare de Lyon and arrives at Nice Ville station in just under 6 hours.

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With an average of 3.5 million passing through its doors every day, Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, is the world's busiest train station in terms of passenger throughput.

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With an average of 3.5 million passing through its doors every day, Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, is the world's busiest train station in terms of passenger throughput.

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