This very busy train station in Lyon, France is the primary railway station. It is like a shopping…read moremall inside with many restaurants, coffee shops and stores. The kiosks are spread throughout the main floor. There are counter purchase offices at one end on the second floor. Once ticket is purchased you have to keep look at the monitors to know which terminal the train will be. It is usually announced 15-20 minutes prior to departure. Restrooms are available on the second floor for 1 euro paid by credit card. There is some seating there but not too much in the whole train station. It still amazing how many trains travel through there.

Too chaotic! Everyone standing around waiting for the track number, it's insane. The food places…read morelike Starbucks, Paul, Pret, are all insanely busy. The train platform is narrow. While on the platform you need to look at one of just a few tv screens to see where your numbered car will line up on the lettered platform.

This a very small train station. Pretty interior…read more Enjoyed our visit.

From the owner: Station de Cristalis et gare TER La station est située sur la ligne C3 reliant la gare Saint-Paul à…read moreVaul-en-Velin la Grappinière. La gare Saint-Paul est également une gare TER. La gare permet notamment aux habitants de l'Ouest lyonnais de rejoindre le centre ville et le Vieux Lyon. Elle marque géographiquement le nord et la fin du quartier historique du Vieux Lyon.

If you are going to Provence by train your choices are Avignon or Aix; I prefer the new station in…read moreAvignon -- its modern, easy to get to and simple to navigate. Two platforms that's it. The only miss is the concession stands, mediocre for French standards, but I guess when trains run on time its not like you are stuck in a station waiting for hours. All in all a solid station, clean, easy, friendly, safe and a breeze.

I think it's easy to miss your train here in France if you don't pay attention. The tickets can be…read morea little confusing. Some are ok electronically and others require a printed copy. We got the Aix-en-Provence TGV station with so much spare time. The electronic ticket had a QR code and we noticed it said Must Be Pr