The Gare du Nord is holding a salon. With a view...

With the planned expansion of Gare du Nord in Paris, new lounges for frequent travellers are due to open.
Eurostar Business Premier Lounge © Eurostar
Eurostar Business Premier Lounge © Eurostar

Paris-Nord station, the largest station in Europe with 700,000 passengers a day, is getting ready for a major overhaul. double in size in the run-up to the 2024 Olympic Games. The work may finally bring together the lounges of its various rail companies under the same roof, with that of Thalys which is still a 5-minute walk from the platforms. The relocation in 2017 of Eurostar's Eurostar Business Premier lounge above the check-in mezzanine has made it possible to better separate its spaces according to use, depending on whether passengers wish to work and stay connected or relax in the lounge. Housed in former SNCF offices, the Grand Voyageur lounge is managed by Regus, which also operates the adjoining shared offices and coworking space. As part of its extension, the station will also benefit from the creation of a 5,500 m2.