What time does Gare du Lyon open?
What time does Gare du Lyon open? The station is open every day (including public holidays) from 4:45am to 1:30am in the morning.
Is Gare de Lyon hard to navigate?
Navigating Gare de Lyon. Getting to and from your train at Gare de Lyon is simple, even though the station is spread out a bit.
Does Uber work in Paris?
Does Paris France have Uber? Yes. You will find Uber in Paris and 19 other major cities in France.
Is Gare de Lyon safe at night?
The Gare de Lyon area is completely safe both during the day and at night. The area is safe for locals and tourists just like almost all of Paris.
Where to avoid staying in Paris?
If you plan to live in the 19th arrondissement, avoid these areas at night when alone: Stalingrad and Jaurés on the west, Danube and Mouzaia in the east, and Cambrai in the North. You might want to take caution near the Buttes Chaumont parc and Ourcq canal as well.
How early should I get to Gare de l Est?
The Paris Est Train Station now provides train transportation to major cities in Central Europe such as Zurich, Switzerland; Munich, Germany and Vienna, Austria. For assistance boarding the train, arrive to the platform at least 30 minutes before the train departure time.
Is Paris Metro free at night?
Métro. The Metro is the easiest, least expensive and quickest way to go out and to get home. Fourteen lines crisscross Greater Paris, from east to west and north to south. Good to know: As part of certain celebrations and events (New Year's Eve, Fête de la Musique, etc.), the Metro is open—and free—most of the night.
Do you go through customs on Eurostar?
Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking.
Can you drink tap water in Paris?
Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.
Do you tip in Paris?
Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.