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Written by Andre Pronk - 15 Aug 2015
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Location notes
This is one of the smaller terminus stations where local trains and some night trains depart.
Railway type and traffic
Only local passenger trains and some night trains depart from this station.
Environment
This is a old station with not a lot to do, if you are in Paris you can visit this station for a quick look.
Road directions
  • Take the E17 and A1 to the Quai de Bercy.
  • Take the exit for Paris-Centre from the péripherique
  • Drive to the Cour de l'Arrivée.

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    Gare du Austerlitz, Paris map co-ordinates
  • Parking
    You can park your car in the local streets but driving in Paris is often difficult.
    Public transport
    This station can be reached by train, but it is better to use the Metro, from Garé du Nord or by walking from Garé du Lyon.

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    Amenities
    'Pay as you go' toilets at the station, and some food and drink shops. But there are plenty of alternatives places outside the station.
    Sun Compass
    Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
    It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
    Gare du Austerlitz, Paris

    Googly map
    Streetmap links
    Gare du Austerlitz, Paris general view map
    Gare du Austerlitz, Paris close up map

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    Gare du Austerlitz, Paris



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    Photographic notes
    Because there is a great glass roof over the station, photos can be taking almost all of the day.
    The nigth trains leave in the evening, so look at the departing time if you want to take pictures in the evening and let the station staff know if you plan to use a tripod.


    General views - All photographs © Andre Pronk unless otherwise stated
    Fig 1 - Looking north west

    
Fig 1 - Looking north west


    Fig 2 - Looking north west

    
Fig 2 - Looking north west


    Fig 3 - Looking north east

    
Fig 3 - Looking north east


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