Gare de Paris-Nord, Railway station in the 10th arrondissement, France.
Description
Gare de Paris-Nord is a railway station in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, France, connecting international, national, regional, and suburban trains. The halls spread across multiple levels, with separate areas for high-speed trains, long-distance services, and commuter lines.
History
The original station building from 1846 was moved to Lille when it became too small. The current structure was built between 1861 and 1864 following designs by Jacques Hittorff, accommodating growing traffic toward northern Europe.
Culture
The facade displays 23 stone figures representing cities and countries reachable from this station when it opened. Paris stands at the center, flanked by other French cities like Lyon and Marseille, showing how the railway network spread during the 1800s.
Practical
Eurostar trains to London depart from Hall 2, while French long-distance trains leave from Hall 1. Suburban trains use Halls 3 and 4, which occupy levels below the main concourse and provide direct access to the metro.
Did you know?
More than 700,000 travelers pass through this station every day, making it the most frequented in Europe. Outside Japan, no larger international railway hub exists for passenger traffic.
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