Paris is the major European railway hub where 8 train stations connect the city with major European destinations.

Paris Gare du Nord station: Eurostar and Thalys trains departs from Paris Gare du Nord. The Paris Nord Train Station was originally built in 1846. Shortly after, it was rebuilt three times larger due to increasing traffic. The new and improved station was fully functional by 1864. The name was decided with the notion that travelers would be able to travel to Belgium, Netherlands, Northern Germany and the Scandinavian countries. And of course that is just what happened, and with the ever-growing high-speed rail network, more and more destinations are reachable from the Gare du Nord.

• Address: 18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France

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Paris Gare Lyon station: The day time trains from Paris to Milan departs from Paris Gare Lyon. The Paris Lyon Train Station was built for the World Exposition of 1900. The architecture used in the construction of the Gare de Lyon is a classic example of the architecture of that time period. Despite the classic architecture, the station has been modernized to accommodate the high-speed TGV trains that whisk travelers throughout France.

• Address: Place Louis Armand, 75571 Paris, France

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Paris Gare de l'Est station: The Paris Est Train Station represents the Belle Epoque generation of railway buildings. The west wing is the original building built in 1847 and In 1854, due to increased rail traffic, the east wing was built. The Paris Gare de l’Est station now provides  train transportation to major cities in Central Europe such as Zurich, Switzerland; Munich, Germany and Vienna, Austria.

• Address: Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 75010 Paris, France

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Paris Montparnasse station: Train Station first opened in 1840 and this Paris train station provides service for intercity TGV trains traveling west and south-west of Paris. The Gare Montparnasse also houses a metro station and is credited with having the fastest moving walkway in the world.

• Address: 17 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75741 Paris, France

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Paris Austerlitz station: Train Station was named after the famous Napoleon battle fought in the region that is now the Czech Republic. This Paris station was originally built in 1840 with the purpose of serving the  Paris-Corbeil line. Today, the Paris Austerlitz station serves over 25 million rail passengers annually.

• Address: 85 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, France

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Paris Bercy station: Train Station was originally designed for the departure and arrival of sleeper trains on overnight routes. Today, it still provides service for overnight trains, but also focuses on transporting vehicles to other stations. Paris Bercy station is located near the heart of Paris and is just a short walk from the Paris Lyon Train Station.

• Address: 48 bis Boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France

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Paris Charles de Gaulle station: Train Station is connected to the main airport in Paris; the Charles de Gaulle Airport. This airport has the second highest traveler traffic in Europe, the first being London's Heathrow airport. This Paris train station provides both international train service and local RER trains into central Paris.

• Address: BP 35042 Tremblay, 95716 Roissy CDG cedex, France

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Paris Saint-Lazare station: is a station on the Paris Métro serving lines 3, 12, 13 and 14 located on the border of the 8th and 9th arrondissements. It is the second busiest station of the metro system after Gare du Nord with 39 million passengers annually and is the western terminus of line 14. The station offers connections to Gare Saint-Lazare (SNCF), Haussmann – Saint-Lazare on RER line E and to Saint-Augustin on line 9.

• Address: 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France

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Looking for local popular attractions? We have listed some below:

• Eiffel tower
• Triumph Arc
• Champs Elisee
• Louvre Museum

SNCF Assistance
If you encounter service disruptions or major delays, SNCF Assistance canimprove your travel experience during peak periods. Our volunteer staff are attentive and service-oriented, with an added guarantee of assistance should you need it.

• In stations: staff members greet you and keep you informed during delays. If problems continue, they provide simple boxed meals.
• On board trains: the conductor arranges for onboard staff to assist you.

If your train arrives in Paris after metro and RER lines have shut down for the night, you’ll be transported safely to your home under a special agreement between the city and Paris taxi companies. 

Acessibility

Accès Plus, Accès TER and Accès Plus Transilien services provide special assistance to travellers with disabilities or limited mobility. Available in nearly 360 stations throughout the French rail network, in five regions and in 51 stations in the Paris region, these services cost absolutely nothing. To take advantage of them, contact your Accès Plus adviser.

And then? Relax!

• On your day of departure, go to the station 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to leave. An SNCF staff member will accompany you to the train, carry your luggage (up to 15 kilos) and get you settled on board.
• When you reach your destination, an SNCF staff member will meet you and take you to your meeting point in the station. If you’re changing trains, he'll help you board your new train.
• For travel between Lille, Lyon and Rennes, our Accès Synchro pilot program can assist you from your home to your destination

To Reserve:

Call +33 (0) 890 640 650 and press 1 (€0.11/minute incl. tax from a landline, plus any surcharge) or call 36 35 and say “Accès Plus” (€0.34 incl. tax the first minute and €0.11 for each additional minute from a landline, plus any surcharge). From outside France, call +33 892 35 35 35

Eurostar Assistance
Eurostar Assistance: call on 08432 186 186, or +44 1233 617 575 if you're currently outside the UK. Available 7 days a week from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday, Sunday and UK Bank Holidays. If you've already taken your journey and found something didn't go to plan, please email traveller.care@eurostar.com. Include details of what happened and your six-letter booking reference, and our Customer Care team will get on the case.

When you travel in a wheelchair with Eurostar, we’ll reserve one of our dedicated wheelchair passenger spaces for you, which are in our Standard Premier and Business Premier carriages. You’ll also be able to take a companion with you at a discounted rate.

We’ll set up a ramp for you and one of our team will help you board the train and get you settled comfortably. It’s a good idea to arrive at the station at least 45 minutes before departure to give you plenty of time, and let a member of our team know you’d like a helping hand.

If you have restricted mobility and need a little help walking but you’re not confined to a wheelchair, we’ll be happy to arrange assistance for you to get to the platform, on the train and off again at your destination. You don’t have to arrange this in advance. Just ask at Eurostar ticket desk when you arrive at the station – we’ll take care of everything for you.

THALYS Assistance
For the greater comfort of disabled passengers Thalys offer some specific advantages: assistance in the station, a personalised welcome on board the train and the hire of specially adapted vehicles with Europcar.

If you require assistance to board the train, please let us know:

• In Belgium - Tel. +32 (0)2 528 28 28 every day from 7 am to 9:30 pm or through SNCB Europe's online request form for assistance (free Service). Assistance can be requested as soon as your Thalys journey is reserved and at the latest 24 hours before departure.
• In Germany - Tel. +49 (0)180 6 512 512 from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 10 pm and Saturdays, 8 am to 2 pm (and at the latest by 8pm the day before departure).
• In France - Tel. +33 (0) 890 640 650 every day from 7 am to 9:30 pm or through the online request form for assistance (free service). Assistance can be requested as soon as your Thalys journey is reserved and at the latest 48 hours before departure.
• In the Netherlands - Tel. +31 (0) 30 235 78 22 (at the latest 24 hours before departure).
• In Great Britain - No pre-booking possible so please arrive at check-in 60 minutes before departure and speak to a member of the staff who will assist you.

Florence Santa Maria Novella:
The Florence Train Station was built in the early 1930's, but did not follow the architecture of the time. Instead, this station was built using a more modern design. Located near central Florence, the station is a walkable distance away from major attractions in Florence such as the Duomo.
Address: Piazza della Stazione, Firenze, Italy
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Below some suggestions:
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Roma Sightseeing Tour

Italo Assistance
Italo is committed to guaranteeing discrimination free transport for people with disabilities and reduced mobility, in compliance with the provisions of EC Regulation no. 1371/2007.
On board Italo, in carriage 8 in Smart, there are 2 seats for passengers with wheelchairs. The seats are located near the toilet for disabled passengers and near the Snack Area of carriage 7, where the vending machines are designed for easy access.
All the toilets on board Italo have markings for the blind: on the outside pressing an acoustic switch indicates whether the toilet is free or occupied and, inside the toilet cubicle, indications are also in Braille.
The seat numbering on trains is also in Braille and can be easily found since it is located on the seats adjoining the aisle.
Italo can supply you with information and assistance if you call Pronto Italo (Italo’s Contact Center) at 060708.

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Trenitalia/Freccia Assistance
The service is provided by RFI - Rete Ferroviaria Italiana – and is addressed to:
- individuals in a wheelchair because of illness or disability;
- individuals with limb problems or with difficulty in walking;
- elderly people;
- pregnant women;
- blind or visually impaired people;
- deaf or hearing impaired people;
- people with mental handicap
How to request the assistance service
You can request RFI's assistance as follows:
by going to the Sale Blu directly;
by calling the RFI National Telephone Number 199 30 30 60
by contacting Trenitalia's Call Center:199 892021 option 7 or 06/3000 for users not enabled to call 199