By Robin Locker

I love taking the train when traveling through Europe.  It’s clean, fast and convenient.  But I’m also drawn to the history and architectural beauty that some of these train stations provide.  Today, I wanted to share a photo essay of some of the most beautiful train stations in France.  It’s no surprise that many of them are in Paris, but there are a few other surprises.

Gare de Lyon

One of the six train stations in Paris, it is perhaps most famous for housing the classic Paris brasserie, Le Train Bleu and was featured in the film, Mr. Bean’s Holiday.  Named after the city of Lyon, it was built for the World Exposition of 1900.  Its classic architecture is reminiscent of its time as evidenced by the clock tower that resembles Big Ben. More...