Le Train Bleu, Belle Époque restaurant in Gare de Lyon, Paris, France
The restaurant stretches across two grand dining rooms with 41 painted ceiling murals representing different French cities and landscapes from the early 1900s.
The establishment opened in 1901 for the Paris World Fair, initially serving as a luxury buffet for passengers traveling to the French Riviera on luxury trains.
Each dining room displays ornate gilded decorations, carved wood panels, leather banquettes, and crystal chandeliers that exemplify French architectural craftsmanship.
Located on the first floor of Paris Gare de Lyon station, the restaurant serves lunch between 11:15 and 14:30, dinner from 19:00 to 22:30, with prices ranging from 24 to 49 euros per dish.
Designated as both a historic monument and 20th-century heritage site, the restaurant maintains its original Belle Époque interior while functioning inside an active train station.
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1901
Part of: Paris-Gare-de-Lyon
Address: Gare de Lyon, Pl. Louis Armand hall 1, 75012 Paris, France 75012 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 19:00-22:15
Phone: +33143430906
Website: http://le-train-bleu.com
GPS coordinates: 48.84500,2.37333
Latest update: September 11, 2025 11:41
Paris is home to numerous fine dining establishments that range from nouvelle cuisine to classical French cooking. Many of these venues have earned Michelin stars and are located in historic buildings, luxury hotels, or distinctive locations such as the Eiffel Tower. The chefs work with regional products and apply traditional French culinary techniques. The restaurants are distributed across various arrondissements of the city, from the Marais district to the elegant streets along the Right Bank. The menus combine seasonal ingredients with technical skill, presenting both French culinary heritage and international influences. These dining establishments offer formal dining rooms, attentive service, and carefully curated wine pairings.
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