Paris-Gare-de-Lyon, Railway terminus in 12th arrondissement, France
Paris-Gare-de-Lyon features a grand clock tower, two main halls serving tracks A to N and 5 to 23, and multiple passenger concourses spread across three floors.
The station began operations in 1847, with the current building constructed in 1900, establishing essential railway connections between Paris and southeastern France.
Le Train Bleu restaurant inside the station presents French gastronomy in a setting decorated with painted ceilings and gilded ornaments from the Belle Époque period.
The station processes 148 million travelers annually through its high-speed rail services to southern France, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.
The station clock tower reaches 42 meters high and contains detailed sculptures created by architect Marius Toudoire representing destinations served by the railway lines.
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1847
Architects: Marius Toudoire
Official opening: August 12, 1849
Floors above the ground: 3
Elevation above the sea: 42 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: SNCF
Address: 4 Place Louis Armand 75012 Paris 75012 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 04:45-01:30
Phone: +33184943635
Website: https://garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gares-services/paris-gare-lyon
GPS coordinates: 48.84472,2.37361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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Very beautiful exterior architecture and what an iconic clock for this guard heading straight south towards Lyon and the Mediterranean!
Very beautiful exterior architecture and what an iconic clock for this guard heading straight south towards Lyon and the Mediterranean!
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