Showers at/near Paris Gare du Nord station?
As part of a great skiing trip in France by train, I'll be getting a sleeper train into Gare d'Austerlitz at around 6am, then heading across Paris to Gare du Nord to get the Eurostar back to London. Given the time available for the transfer, I'm not planning to hang around at Gare d'Austerlitz, but instead catch the metro across so if there are problems there's time available to go a different way. (We got from Oxford to Bourg St Maurice without delays, in a relaxed trip, while everyone flying was delayed by a day, so karma may mean we hit problems crossing Paris...!)
If everything goes to plan though, I should have about an hour in Gare du Nord before the Eurostar checkin closes. I'm wondering if there's anywhere at/near Gare du Nord where I could get a shower? (I'll have access to the Business Premier Eurostar lounge in case that helps)
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There is a shower in the lower level at the Gare du Nord. And it does cost 6 euro. Unfortunately, it is full of these small flies and it doesn't get cleaned well. The cleaning ladies just spray water after many really dirty people wash up. It's gross. I think that the gare de Austerlitz has cleaner showers.
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Times: The station is open every day (including public holidays) from 4.30am to 1am. Automatic luggage lockers are available every day (including public holidays) from 6am to 11.15pm - Level -1, access by escalators and stairs, opposite track 3 and next to the rue de Maubeuge exit.Is Gare du Nord a good area?
Paris Gare du Nord is "quite" safe. There are a lot of people there and even late at night I never had to worry about safety, BUT, do not attract attention with a big camera or any other stuff that can make you look like a tourist.Is there security at Gare du Nord?
France - Paris-Gare du NordPlatforms used by Thalys in Paris's Gare du Nord are equipped with security gates. Baggage and personal security checks may be carried out prior to boarding the train.How to visit Eiffel Tower from Gare du Nord
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