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Bercy
Porte de Pantin
Gare du Nord
La Défense train station
Porte de Vincennes
Tende
Créteil - Préfecture
Gare de Lyon
Porte de Clichy
Gare de Lyon
Beauvais
Antony
Reviews
Very unfriendly and incompetent staff. Nothing seems to work properly.
I was barely on time for my train having ran the whole distance because the previous train had been 1h delayed, the platform guards wanted to. let me enter, but because I mentioned that there were also still a mother and child coming they stopped me. I explained that they were not even my woman and child, but the guards blocked my path until the 2 min. mark before the scheduled departure of the train had been reached and then told. me that it was too. late now. Extremely unfair and disrespectful.
I addition, the ticket exchange lady then booked me on a train 3 hours later saying that this was the next connection, even though there was another train only one hour later as I found out when checking in the app. So, I paid another 80€ for this train in order to missing the bus connection. But then this train was out of order.
I was barely on time for my train having ran the whole distance because the previous train had been 1h delayed, the platform guards wanted to. let me enter, but because I mentioned that there were also still a mother and child coming they stopped me. I explained that they were not even my woman and child, but the guards blocked my path until the 2 min. mark before the scheduled departure of the train had been reached and then told. me that it was too. late now. Extremely unfair and disrespectful.
I addition, the ticket exchange lady then booked me on a train 3 hours later saying that this was the next connection, even though there was another train only one hour later as I found out when checking in the app. So, I paid another 80€ for this train in order to missing the bus connection. But then this train was out of order.
I'll be generous and give it 4 stars (bc I can't give it 3.5)
Positives: pretty intuitive layout, though it helps to speak French.
The checkin styles are efficient for self help and work like any European airport with a bar code scan.
Centrally located to the city of Paris.
Negatives: uber has to drop you far off or in the basement, this is bc the station now accommodates only taxis.... France.
In this entire station, I found only 1 small bathroom in the basement in hall 3 AND not free.. eur1.
For the volume of people, seating is at an extreme premium with no sections for handicapped
I know elevators exist, but they are very hard to find and not intuitive...
Perhaps I should have given this 3 stars....
Positives: pretty intuitive layout, though it helps to speak French.
The checkin styles are efficient for self help and work like any European airport with a bar code scan.
Centrally located to the city of Paris.
Negatives: uber has to drop you far off or in the basement, this is bc the station now accommodates only taxis.... France.
In this entire station, I found only 1 small bathroom in the basement in hall 3 AND not free.. eur1.
For the volume of people, seating is at an extreme premium with no sections for handicapped
I know elevators exist, but they are very hard to find and not intuitive...
Perhaps I should have given this 3 stars....
Small station with connection to Orly airport Orly bus way
Good
The Gare de Lyon in Paris stands as a testament to both architectural splendor and historical prominence. Its façade, adorned with intricate detailing and crowned by a distinctive clock tower, exudes a timeless charm that captivates visitors. Constructed in the late 19th century, the station seamlessly blends classic design with modern functionality.
Internally, the Gare de Lyon caters to the diverse needs of travelers. A myriad of shops, ranging from boutiques to bookstores, lines its corridors. The station's restaurants offer a culinary journey, providing passengers with diverse dining options. Lounges provide a comfortable space for waiting and relaxation.
Functionally, Gare de Lyon is a pivotal transportation hub, connecting Paris to an extensive network of domestic and international destinations. The efficiency of its train services underscores its importance in facilitating seamless travel experiences.
Beyond its utilitarian role, the station serves as a vibrant microcosm of Parisian life. The constant ebb and flow of passengers, combined with the ambient hum of activity, create a dynamic atmosphere. The Gare de Lyon is not merely a transit point; it is a living, breathing entity that reflects the pulse of the city it serves.
IIn the end, the Gare de Lyon transcends its role as a transportation hub, standing as an architectural gem and a cultural touchstone in the heart of Paris.
Internally, the Gare de Lyon caters to the diverse needs of travelers. A myriad of shops, ranging from boutiques to bookstores, lines its corridors. The station's restaurants offer a culinary journey, providing passengers with diverse dining options. Lounges provide a comfortable space for waiting and relaxation.
Functionally, Gare de Lyon is a pivotal transportation hub, connecting Paris to an extensive network of domestic and international destinations. The efficiency of its train services underscores its importance in facilitating seamless travel experiences.
Beyond its utilitarian role, the station serves as a vibrant microcosm of Parisian life. The constant ebb and flow of passengers, combined with the ambient hum of activity, create a dynamic atmosphere. The Gare de Lyon is not merely a transit point; it is a living, breathing entity that reflects the pulse of the city it serves.
IIn the end, the Gare de Lyon transcends its role as a transportation hub, standing as an architectural gem and a cultural touchstone in the heart of Paris.
One of the big train station in Paris that kan transfer and connecting you to another cities and European countries. Quite complete facilities and abundantly cafes and restaurants and coffeeshops.
Nice station and secured, unlike gare du nord where you get all kinds trying to scam you, etc. This train station is very quiet.
The station's architectural beauty immediately caught my attention. The ornate details, grandeur, and the iconic clock tower make it a true landmark of Paris. It's a place where history meets modernity.
The station's layout and signage are well-designed, making it easy to navigate, even for a first-time visitor. Whether you're catching a train, or grabbing a quick snack, the station offers a seamless travel experience.
The efficient train schedules and helpful staff make your travel experience smooth and hassle-free.
The station's layout and signage are well-designed, making it easy to navigate, even for a first-time visitor. Whether you're catching a train, or grabbing a quick snack, the station offers a seamless travel experience.
The efficient train schedules and helpful staff make your travel experience smooth and hassle-free.
Huge station, very pretty building, useful for thr Eurostar and not too far walk from the centre and sights of Paris.
Area around the station isn't the nicest, a little run down and shabby, but station itself is great.
Lots of bars, cafes and shops. Could do with some more seating though.
Area around the station isn't the nicest, a little run down and shabby, but station itself is great.
Lots of bars, cafes and shops. Could do with some more seating though.
I did not like the station, it was very confusing and mot many employees were around to help me, and it even seems as if there are no information desks to ask things and directions. It was neat enough, the toilets were paid and okay
The station closes and you have to pay to use the facilities. Which is silly. There are vagrants which have no problem coming up to you for change or food. No news there, Miami is the same. There is no security staff and the coffee machines are turned off at 6 am, which is the only time anyone needs coffee 🙄 I watched so many missed opportunities to have the machines actually work. Anywho, the outside is quite amazing and it’s centrally located to the sights of France.
Huge, really huge. Very highly maintained. So many shops and stores inside. It is like a small shopping mall in itself. Escalators and lifts are available. Very crowded but spacious.
Not bad
Very grand station with trains coming in from all over France.
Some nice shops inside.
One of the issues is that directions aren't very clear.
Also there are so many people coming and going and waiting for a taxi can take a long time.
Some nice shops inside.
One of the issues is that directions aren't very clear.
Also there are so many people coming and going and waiting for a taxi can take a long time.
Huge and wonderful station! So many connections, spacious and has plenty of shops within. Large screens that clearly detail where your train departs from. I speak virtually no French and I’m able to get easily around the station, but if you really struggle you can just ask someone ‘ excusez-moi ‘ x
Women toilet was not accessible so I entered the men toilet, the only thing I can say is I put a step in and felt nauseated cause the smell of piss was so strong I felt like throwing up. It's disgusting that for such a Station the service cleanings are so poor. I'm still waiting to empty y bladder cause it's been the most disgusting toilet I've ever been.
One of the main train stations that serves Paris city. Trains coming from Switzerland terminates here. I recently arrived here from Basel on a Saturday night. It was not much crowded. I was supposed to take a subway metro train to Villejuif and the line was easy to find. The locals were very helpful and supported me even carrying my luggage on stares.
This is the arrival station for the Eurostar train from London. To be honest once we were off the train our experience was disgusting. Needing a taxi we were directed down a street alongside the station and to a taxi rank that smelled of urine. The rank seemed to be under the control of burley security guards from the southern continent. There was a lone frenchman attempting to control it. We were being told go by the meter etc etc. We had two false starts due to the driver not accepting card, cash only. Finally we did get on our way and arrived at our hotel.
We did use this station again three days later and had a trouble free trip.
We did use this station again three days later and had a trouble free trip.
The service and help is really bad here. Very chaotic. Our train got cancelled, we got a voucher of 3,50 euros and we had 10 min to catch the next train. They crossed almost all the coffee shops on this voucher, and we could only go to two placed which was outside the train station. How illogical.
Muy bien limpio y bueno para caminar correr es muy linda esta zona
Beautiful day. Busy streets.
J’ai travaillé ici plusieurs fois pour des travaux sur des canalisations d’eau de paris
The first time that I used the Euro star from Paris to London, nobody told you where to go you need to read the sign only. It is not convenient like the airport. If you have more than 2 bags, I think you travel by the airplane better.
New scam. While purchasing ticket they will come to help you, then claim you cant pay by card and will pay with their special card , u will get a ticket and then claim for 3 day card ticket . All in front of your eyes but the tickeg will ne just for 1 ride and not for 3/5 days which u had selected. .
Stay careful never pay any one . If card is not working pay at counter. Never cash.
Stay careful never pay any one . If card is not working pay at counter. Never cash.
Be aware of people at metro station. They try to help you and take your money. Buy tickets at the service desk if there is any confusion. There is two entrances to the metro station. There is service desk at the second entrance. Beware of these two people they robbed my family by 160 dollars and sold him 60 cent one way tickets.
Utterly miserable place. The worst part of my daily commute to work. Dark and ugly and dirty and crowded. Poorly designed. Miserable place.
This place is toooo good
Station sur la ligne 5 permettant la desserte du parc de La Villette avec sa grande halle et la cité de la musique.
Correspondance avec le tramway T3b et les bus RATP 75 et 151.
Correspondance avec le tramway T3b et les bus RATP 75 et 151.
Not really super huge station. Easy to asccess to trains cause all sign boards are clear.
Lack of waiting and seating for waiting passengers. Also not much eateries inside the station. Afternativeo is just cross the street are plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Lack of waiting and seating for waiting passengers. Also not much eateries inside the station. Afternativeo is just cross the street are plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Hard to find information counters at night. Please be aware if you are taking taxi from station don’t get fooled by the chauffers standing outside, they charge you extra 20 euros, be patient and stand in the taxi queue, they follow taxi meter and the queue moves fast and you will get a can and you wont be scammed by other private taxi drivers.
Not one waiting/sitting area and no toilet. Terrible if you have to wait for your bus and train for a few hours here. There are some cafes so you can eat and spend some time, but still I had to walk quite a lot to finally find a bathrom inside a shopping mall.
Awesome ❤️
Good metro connection near the B&B hotel. Down the stairs near the entrance, there are multiple terminals to buy tickets or during the day, there's a receptionist beside it where you can ask questions and buy also buy tickets if you do not want to overpay because you picked all the zones. Metro itself was also clean when we visited.
It is an extremely large and nice and well labeled train station, however we found it extremely difficult to navigate when we are carrying heavy luggages and trying to transfer from the subway station to the commuter line because even though we had tickets for it somehow the gates would not let us through and we had to rely on the kindness of strangers for us to be able to exit the metro part in order to be able to enter the RER part.
We still have no idea how one would be able to transfer immediately between 1 line to the other, because we don't see any way to go around the exits and they were absolutely 0 attendance available for us to ask for help.
We still have no idea how one would be able to transfer immediately between 1 line to the other, because we don't see any way to go around the exits and they were absolutely 0 attendance available for us to ask for help.
Beau village ancien. Église baroque de style italien.
A very large station with trains going around France and some to neighbouring countries. It has a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops to choose from while you wait for your train.
There are also more restaurants and cafes located outside of the station too. It also connects to the Metro (the subway for Paris). It’s very organised and easy to navigate but also gets very busy.
The only downside is the limited seating while you wait for the trains, but other that than, very easy to locate and use. Also, there aren’t many staff around to ask for help. We ended up having to ask strangers for help and directions.
There are also more restaurants and cafes located outside of the station too. It also connects to the Metro (the subway for Paris). It’s very organised and easy to navigate but also gets very busy.
The only downside is the limited seating while you wait for the trains, but other that than, very easy to locate and use. Also, there aren’t many staff around to ask for help. We ended up having to ask strangers for help and directions.
Nice place I love it
Ok
Take the train to La Défense unless you know the area well: parking can be very difficult. Pay attention to the weather and especially the sky; skies with fast moving clouds make great black and white, long exposure photos. If you walk around buildings, make note of the access to parking and walk around these areas for good photos while looking up. Most buildings have fantastic reflections, also, so watch where the sun is positioned. If you stay after dark, the night photography is also fantastic. Bring a tripod and neutral density filters for long exposure shots during day and after dark.
Very busy and nice modèle station
Poor service!
I never use again.
No hospitarity for foreigners.
I never use again.
No hospitarity for foreigners.
Really bad station. The RATP closes subway 14 without notice and these changes are not reflected in Google Maps. So you end up in that part of Paris having to return all the way you came.
The RATP doesn't treat travellers like clients but like objects. They don't care that you count on then to be in time for meetings. Really bad.
The RATP doesn't treat travellers like clients but like objects. They don't care that you count on then to be in time for meetings. Really bad.
Good
Good bye !
Cool 😎 area. Many options of quick on the go food area (eat shop). Find quick sandwiches 🥪 there. The place is located in the middle of city Paris. Metro 🚇 system is amazing. I admire it’s old but just follow the lines and you will reach your destination. This is the area where the buses 🚍 arrived and departure from the other countries of Europe.
Nice place
Horrible ...
an acceptable train station with the only issue of the really weird platform information system, that gives the platform literally minutes before the train departs, even though it stays outside next to it's platform and can be boarded.
Petit village magnifique niché tout en haut de la vallée de la Roya les gens sont très accueillant et pas mal de petits cafés sur l’avenue je recommande fortement ce petit coin de paradis
It is very useful.
Very nice place
Good traffic hub with tram and metro.
Got on the train at the airport; Orly 4 stop. No ticket machines nor people to buy tickets from. Get to Anthony; not only does the machine not have children’s tickets as an option; the station master tried to make me pay adult fares for my 5 & 6 year old children. When I questioned it, he got rude and said we had to buy them in the airport, and when I told him that at Orly 4 there was nowhere to buy them; so what could I have done; and told him there was no way I was paying full fare for children; apparently this was me being rude to him. Yet more “exemplary” customer service in the Paris metro.
Nice metro station 🚉
Suite à la tempête Alex,un village qui se meurt malgré une desserte du train régulier .un charmant village avec beaucoup d'intérêt musée visite du village etc
Astonishing service by Laurent and his two co-workers! My French is bad, but Laurent quickly helped me use the machine with Ma carte TER HdF, composter, gave perfect instructions, the best I have ever seen in an SNCF station. 7 minutes before departure, I couldn't find my ticket. I had a big suitcase and two backpacks. I rushed to search for the ticket out of the train. Laurent told me... exactly where did I put it, which backpack and which pocket. Marvellous! The man deserves a raise.
Great train station !! The trains and metros are new !! Always in time !! You can find bus correspondances in front of it !! The rer C has many branches goes to Versailles, Massy, Pontoise and passes by Notre Dame, Saint ouen, champs de mars and many more key stations ! You can also find the metros 13 and 14 here going to saint lazare ! There are normal stairs and elevators !! the station has good lights too
1st time to try the new correspondence between line 13 and the new extension of line 14. What a disappointment, I was glad because I had a caddy and escalators were working. Right above the platform though elevators direction Olympiades were out of service, found some more elevators, but right before the platform low and behold, stairs.
Take the Orly bus from Denfert-Rochereau to the Orly airport instead of the shuttle from Antony. The bus works with Navigo and is more reliable.
Personally, i have not visited this place but the aura as (seen in images) generated by cleanliness shows the passion & civic sense of the countrymen in keeping their place alluring is inspiring and appreciative!!
Nice.
Dear sir good morning my name is Dhanangkur chakma dob:01-04-1991 domiciliation no:2U32876honestly i applied for new récépissé by dropping copies in a white box on 03/12/2019 but unluckily it was failed due to photocopies submission then i again dropped correctly in that white box the way prefecture told me but its been really 1 month after submission not recepisse i recieved yet please sir please do something n consider my problem by your kind heart.thank you so much for yours great great service
J'y suis allé en colonie de vacances SNCF et j'en garde un bon souvenir je suis retourné il y a 7 ans. Mais j'aimerais revoir cette gare avec plaisir gare de st Dallas de tende
This is the last stop of T3b tram station... It's an excellent place to rome around...
Also fastest way to reach Paris Central locations... Such as Charles DE Gaulle and George V; which are near to Champs asslyes Street and Effile Tower...
M1 line trains are available from Porte de Vincennes...
Best way to reach to central Paris from endorsement 19th and 20th of Paris..
Also fastest way to reach Paris Central locations... Such as Charles DE Gaulle and George V; which are near to Champs asslyes Street and Effile Tower...
M1 line trains are available from Porte de Vincennes...
Best way to reach to central Paris from endorsement 19th and 20th of Paris..
Scandaloso! In attesa del treno per Limone delle 12.01siamo stati costretti ad attraversare per arrivare al secondo binario, saltando nei binari per risalire dall'altra in quanto sul binario uno c'era il treno che doveva partire per Ventimiglia alle 12.12. Il treno stazionava impropriamente sull' attraversamento . Alle nostre rimostranze il capo treno francese ridendo ci ha detto che potevamo attraversare davanti al treno in quanto avrebbe chiuso gli occhi. Faccio presente che il muretto per saltare e risalire dai binari era una settantina di cm e che alcuni passeggeri hanno avuto notevoli difficoltà. Pubblico questo unicamente perché spero che una situazione del genere non si ripeta.
It's the line 5 metro to go La Villette. And metro 5 one of the good metro of Paris. You can come easily, Porte de la Villette with this metro.
Helpless for the sake of efficiency
Metro station. We managed to buy right tickets and didnt got lost. Worked out pretty well, although there were strike
Simple metro station that connects with buses that arrive from outside of Paris. The kiosk was easy to buy a single fare ticket (1,90 euros). Photos as of May 2018
Ticket in Paris to Antony doesn't work in Orlyairport 🚋 You can order and other ticket the special Machine Orly 🚂 Even Navigo doesn't work
Only one (1) elevator for wheelchairs.
We arrived from Ireland during the train strike but had already bought tickets to Paris online a few days before and no one would help us they just kept ignoring us or shrugging their shoulders! So we ended up having to go back to the airport to get the bus. No atm and horrible unfriendly rude staff
Porte de Vincennes is located in Montreuil, Île de France... There are Tram and a metro network are available...
Don’t expect too much from that place! Dirty and dingy !
This is not a Gare, it is just train stop. No service is here extra
Looks very good from outside but is very small inside and not organized at all it was 10 o'clock and everything was closed nowhere to sit and freezing and nobody spoke English to help you the train was really nice very comfortable and very clean
tickets cost 9,30€ oneway - expensive!
The transfer walk distances is short (only 40m-basically next platform), clean, but not enough ticket vending machines (only 4)
The transfer walk distances is short (only 40m-basically next platform), clean, but not enough ticket vending machines (only 4)
Not too far and not too near from the city centre, excellent connectivity by bus, metro, the community cycle initiative & taxi. If you like walking then you can actually find quite a few places to roam around (like Moulin Rouge and a couple of similar shops). The park (located near the elevated train station) is adequate for a jog, walk or just to laze around. A decent number of budget hotels, a few upcoming office projects, a few nice bakeries, lots of Turkish fast food joints makes Porte de Clichy a nice little hub for a stopover with a purpose, minus that purpose its hard to pin down a reason to visit this place.
Very nice Station. a lot of chairs.. you have to pay 0.70 € if you wanna go to the toilet.
free Wi-Fi.. several charging points, so don't worry abt your phone or laptop.
free Wi-Fi.. several charging points, so don't worry abt your phone or laptop.
Dernière gare française de la ligne du train des Merveilles qui traverse de superbes paysages de montagne. Tende est une ville aux accents italiens. À voir : le musée des Merveilles, la vieille ville, ses ruelles en escalier et ses monuments colorés, l'Aigle après une balade de 45mn.
Meilleur paysage avec le Train de Merveille !
Nice station with shuttles directly to orly airport
Well it's kind of gritty, the walls are not looking so nice, there are missing tiles and It smelled really musty.
No! I mean really! It's above ground and all. But It smells terrible.
Interesting.
The information board at the platform was slightly confusing but the guy at the front desk was so helpful!
Clean nice place to start your journey.
The transfer to the Orlyval is well indicated, zero mobile coverage inside the station.
Nice place
very few staff and so long queue that may delay your flight. The worst airport I've seen. If you want to fly from this airport you should depart from Paris 4hours before.
Nice town and small airport. Note that this airport is an 1.5 hours north west of central paris