Gare de Néris-les-Bains

Gare de Néris-les-Bains is a railway station building featuring regionalist architecture constructed from yellow-veined pink ochre stone, with multiple pavilions of varying heights. The building has served as a cultural center called Pavillon du Lac since 2009, hosting community events and activities.

The station opened on May 15, 1931, built by the Paris-Orléans Railway Company to serve the spa town. Regular service ended in 1957 when the line was no longer economically viable.

The station was designated as a historical monument in 1975, representing how railways shaped the growth of spa towns during the early 20th century. Today visitors can walk through the building and see how travel and leisure shaped life in that era.

The former station stands at an elevation of about 350 meters and can be explored on foot, with the exterior architecture clearly visible from the street. Visitors should check ahead since the building operates as a cultural center and visiting times may depend on scheduled events and activities.

The main entrance is crowned by a triangular pediment featuring a clock, a striking detail that draws the eye immediately. The roofs are decorated with glazed tile patterns that catch the light, giving the building its distinctive character.