Paris Lyon station reopens Hall 2

Paris-Gare de Lyon has officially reopened Hall 2 to mark the completion of a three-year renewal project.

The new concourse has been designed to include more commercial space than the original 19th century interior.

Paris-Gare de Lyon, which opened in 1849, was at the heart of France’s high-speed introduction and currently welcomes around 105 million passengers each year.

“With our partners, we want to offer French and foreign travelers, a showcase that honors the destination France. A unique architecture that combines history and contemporary materials,” said Guillaume Pepy, president of SNCF, at the opening ceremony.






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