Gare de Lyon

Located in the heart of the 12th arrondissement, Gare de Lyon welcomes 110 million visitors a year. Trains depart to serve central-eastern and south-eastern France. Built in 1855, and redesigned by the Toulon architect Marius Toudoire for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, the station is also famous for its impressive architectural features, such as the Clock Tower (by Charles Garnier, who created the opera of the same name). This monument, classified as a historical monument, offers a panoramic view of the capital from its 67 metres high.

The station is divided into three large halls. Hall 1 is the historic hall of the station, dominated by the emblematic restaurant Le Train Bleu, a true Parisian institution that is worth a visit on its own. Its large forecourt is enlivened in summer by terraces and pop-up stores. Hall 2, modern and bright, welcomes mainline travellers and offers a wide range of restaurants. Hall 3 - underground - provides access to the OuiGo trains and offers fast food. These three halls are linked by two shopping galleries: the Galerie Diderot (beauty, accessories and ready-to-wear shops) and the Salle des Fresques (a must-see shopping experience for mainline passengers).

Locker fees (flat-rate fee for initial 24-hour rental period): small locker: €5.50; medium locker: €7.50; large locker: €9.50. Then €5 per 24-hour period.

The station is open every day (including public holidays) from 4:45am to 1:30am in the morning. Baggage lockers are available every day (including public holidays) from 6:15am to 10pm - Hall 3.

Handicap

The Gare de Lyon provides the Accès Plus service to assist and accompany people with limited mobility in the station and to trains. The reception desk is open daily, including holidays: from 6am to midnight. Tel.: +33 (0) 8 90 64 06 50 - Fax : +33 (0) 8 25 82 59 57 - email: [email protected]
Facilities available at the Gare de Lyon: lifts.

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