Paris-Est to Paris-Nord

Changing from Paris-Est to Paris-Nord is straightforwad either walking (if you've got wheeled luggage) or by using the taxi rank or a pre-booked taxi. 

It's not worth taking the Metro because it is only one short stop.

Pre-booked taxi

photo:Daniel Elkan Taxi driver at the end of the platform

You can pre-book a taxi transfer with a British company called Paris City Line (www.paris-city-line.com)

One of its drivers will wait for you at the end of your train arrival platform holding a placard with your name on it and drive you (and your skis or snowboards) across to your destination station.

The journey from Paris-Est to Paris-Est takes 7 minutes, but allow 40 in total for the transfer. 

A 8-seater vehicle costs 50 €.  You can book online at www.paris-city-line.com or phone 00 33 450 744 248.

Taxi rank

photo:Daniel Elkan The taxi rank at Paris-Nord

The taxi rank is right outside the station and taxis arrive constantly.

The price from Paris-Est to Paris-Est is 8€ - 10€ per four-person taxi. These can carries skis or snowboards.  There is normally a 1€ charge per big piece of luggage.

Walk

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It's approximate 10 minutes walk between Paris-Est and Paris-Nord

Exit Gare de l'Est and turn right into Rue du 8 Mai 1945. Then turn right into Boulevard de Magenta and right again into Boulevard de Denain. Gare du Nord is now straight ahead of you.

There's an even shorter route, but it involves a flight of stairs, so avoid that. Ask any local to make sure you are headed the right way - everyone is helpful.

Here is a pdf map of the route

The Metro (not recommended for this transfer)

photo:Daniel Elkan A sign for the Metro

The Metro journey between Paris-Est and Paris-Nord is only one stop. It really isn't worth the bother - better to walk above ground.

Restaurants at Paris-Nord: Terminus Nord

photo:Daniel Elkan Terminus Nord

Situated: Opposite the station
Address: 23, rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris
Cuisine: Brasserie, traditional
Price for a main course: set menus at €21 - €23 for lunch and €25 - €32 for dinner
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: Not required
Opening times: 08.00 - 10.30 for breakfast and 11.00 - 23.00
Website: www.terminusnord.com

Restaurants at Paris-Nord: La Maison Blanche

photo:Daniel Elkan La Maison Blanche

Situated: Opposite the station
Address: 21 rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris
Cuisine: Brasserie
Price for a main course: €12
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: Not required
Opening times: 00.00 - 0.00 everyday
Website:
Phone: 00 33 1 48 78 15 92