Arrived in Paris on the Eurostar with hours to kill before a big meeting? Read the field report of a traveler who ditched the Gare du Nord luggage locker for a private day-use room in Châtelet to shower, rest, and prepare. A winning strategy.
Have hours to kill between Eurostar trains in Paris? This tactical guide shows you how to escape the chaos of Gare du Nord for a private refuge at the ibis Opéra, just a 13-minute metro ride away. Turn a tedious wait into a real Parisian break.