Gare du Nord, France

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Year: 1864.

Gare du Nord Station is a very stylish and interesting place in Paris from the touristic point of view. This station was opened in 1864. Today it has 44 railway lines and is one of the largest in Europe. Every year this station has been served by more than 200 million people. It serves both suburb and international trains.

The first building of the station was built under the project of Jacques Ignace Hittorff. The wonderful facade was made in a shape of the triumphal arch. The main peculiarity of the huge building construction is the cast columns, which hold the roof. They were made under the unique order in one of the most advanced plants of England. There wasn’t any appropriate machinery that can make such columns at that time in Europe.

Today Gare du Nord Station is a real tourist centre where travellers can be satisfied the widest range of services. There you can see not only traditional stores and cafes, also there has placed some bank representative offices and tourism offices. In this place you can get city maps or to sign up for sightseeing tours. The outstanding building continues to astonish modern architects. The project was challenging. Both it was right and accurate from the engineering point of view. The station has been working for more than 140 years.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Caisse d'Epargne Paris Magenta' located in 0.47 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Citer)' is located in 0.11 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'STATION ESSENCE WINS PARIS 10E Gare Du Nord' in 0.47 km

Supermarket: 'CASINO RELAY' in 0.12 km

Parking: 'Busparkering, Autocar Pass' in 0.15 km

Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Vicario' in 0.13 km

Police station: 'Prefecture de Police de Paris' in 0.43 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurant d'entreprise du Cerpno' in 0.12 km

Railway station: 'Paris Nord' in 0.22 km

Nearest airports:
» Paris - Le Bourget Airport LBG - in 9 km

» Orly Airport ORY - in 15 km

» Charles De Gaulle Airport CDG - in 20 km

» Toussus Le Noble Airport TNF - in 23 km

» Pontoise Airport POX - in 26 km

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Best hotels near Gare du Nord

Villa Montmartre

Located in 0 km from Gare du Nord
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Rooms: 24

Each studio features a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can prepare their own meals at Villa Montmartre. … More: photo, rates and booking

Studios Paris Appartement Under The Stars

Located in 1 km from Gare du Nord
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Rooms: 1

The modern duplex apartment features a living area with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and a sofa. There is a separate bedroom and a mezzanine level … More: photo, rates and booking

D'win

Located in 2 km from Gare du Nord
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Rooms: 20

The rooms at D'win feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and the private bathrooms are complete with free toiletries. Some rooms have a small … More: photo, rates and booking

Wonderful Bright Studio - Ile Saint Louis

Located in 3 km from Gare du Nord
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Rooms: 1

The duplex studio features exposed wooden beams and parquet flooring, and there is a flat-screen TV in the lounge area. The open plan kitchen is … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

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2 km - Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas House

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3 km - Cremieux Street

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Cremieux Street attracts fans of scenic walks to Paris. This old street, paved with stone, is framed by colorful houses on both sides. In warmer months, their facades are decorated with live flowers. These charming houses were built in the second half of the 19th …

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Top destination around Gare du Nord - Paris

Most curious travelers will be interested in visiting the park called Futuroscope. During an excursion guests of the park can learn everything about the achievements in the field of visual technologies and watch movies that look completely different on the screens of Futuroscope. When it comes to night entertainments of Paris, we simply cannot fail to mention Moulin Rouge, as well as numerous nightclubs. Fans of electronic music will surely like club Rex, which is distinguished by its superb technical equipment and excellent-planned entertainment. Theme parties are organized here several times a week. On these parties guests can listen to music of various directions and enjoy colorful dance show.

Nightclub La Chapelle des Lombards also offers to its guests to listen to the music of most progressive trends. The club often hosts salsa parties, on which experienced dancers offer salsa lessons for beginners. Tango fans will surely enjoy the special party, which usually takes place on Saturdays. A great selection of cocktails at the club’s local bar will become a nice addition to your wonderful rest in this amazing club. The location of Le Batofar club is quite unusual – the club is made in a beautiful lighthouse ship painted in bright red color. The ship's engine room has been turned into a spacious dance floor, so dancing does not stop here until early in the morning. The captain’s bridge is the location of tables, where guests of the club can enjoy panoramic views of the night city and try special signature cocktails.
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