This nighttime shot perfectly captures the vibrant chaos of Paris's Gare de Lyon metro station entrance in the 12th arrondissement, a bustling hub for lines 1 and 14 that's directly linked to the massive SNCF train station handling 150 million passengers yearly. The iconic blue "Gare de Lyon" sign glows above the stairs flanked by those distinctive white spherical lights, leading down to the platforms. There are actually 15 entrances scattered around Bvd. Diderot, Rue de Bercy, and Place Louis-Armand.
Practical Paris:
Gare de Lyon isn't just transit, it's a gateway southeast to Lyon, Marseille, Alps (TGV central), with the opulent Train Bleu restaurant upstairs for post-ride escargot. Pro tip: Avoid rush hour (7-9 AM/5-7 PM) unless you love the crowd-surf. Iconic Monday metro moment: raw, sexy, illuminated Paris at its unfiltered best. Vive le métro!
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Metro exits/entrances around Gare de Lyon.
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