It had been around fifteen years since anything had happened at the Strasbourg stationSince the installation of the famous glass roof covering, like a jewel case, the historic façade of 1883. The latter, built by the Germans, gave the city a truly monumental gateway, creating a new station as a link between Paris and Germany. With this glass roof, the station was able to gain 150 m2 of space at the time. But in the end, this key thoroughfare was noisy and offered few convivial spaces, so there was little incentive to spend time there.
Strasbourg station, the second largest in the region with 20 million passengerswill be highlighted. Orchestrated by SNCF Gares et ConnexionsIt will last until 2024 with a three-phase project. The aim is to avoid interrupting and disrupting passenger flows.
In particular, the historical heritage will be highlighted by new lighting, while the interior spaces will welcome some fifteen new retailers covering more than 400 m2. Including several dedicated to catering.
However, it is the frequent business travellers who will lose most from this renovation. The imposing "Imperial Salon", built for German Emperor Wilhelm 1erIn the future a top-of-the-range restaurant. Le "Salon Grand Voyageur will incorporate a new contemporary spacecreated in the station's north concourse.
