Car Hire in Paris Rail St.Gare De Lyon - Mini guide to Paris Rail St.Gare De Lyon

One of Paris' six major railway stations, Gare de Lyon is steeped in rich history. Built for the World Exposition of 1900, the station was named after the city of Lyon and the large clock tower here was modelled on Big Ben in London.

A large number of long-distance trains arrive at this station each day, transportation passengers to Paris from all over France. Those who plan to spend time exploring Paris will find car hire at Gare de Lyon.

Exploring Paris with cheap car hire at Gare de Lyon is by far the most convenient way to get around, although many people find the traffic in France's capital city a little daunting at first. However, once in the swing of things driving around Paris can be a lot of fun.

There are a good number of interesting sites to explore in this area and many people choose to book their car rental at Gare de Lyon in advance so that it will be waiting for them when they arrive. Visitors can then climb inside their chosen vehicle and drive to sites such as Vincennes forest.

Gare de Lyon is located close to the river and many of the hotels in this part of Paris provide their guests with spacious balconies on which to sit and appreciate the view. There are also plenty of charming cafés and restaurants to be found in this area.

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