Transfer Paris-Nord to Paris-Est

Changing from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est 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 Eurostar 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-Nord 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-Est

When you arrive at Paris-Nord on a Eurostar, you can turn right and exit the station (30 metres) and the taxi rank is right there.

Taxis arrive constantly and even when there is a queue, it rarely lasts more than 10 minutes.

The price from Paris-Nord to Paris-Austerlitz 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

photo:Daniel Elkan The taxi rank at Paris-Nord

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

Exit Gare du Nord into the Boulevard de Denain straight ahead, turn left into the Boulevard de Magenta, then left again into the Rue du 8 Mai 1945.

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

Restaurants at Paris-Est: Brasserie Flo

photo:Daniel Elkan Brasserie Flo

Situated: Inside the station
Address: 4 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, Cour d’Honneur de la Gare de l’Est, 75010 Paris
Cuisine: French
Price for a main course: €16 - €30
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: Not required
Opening times: 06.30 - 22.30 everyday
Website:
Phone: 00 33 1 42 05 79 54
Email: brasserieflo-gareest@autogrill.net
 

Restaurants at Paris-Est: Cafe de l'Est

photo:Daniel Elkan Cafe de l'Est

Situated: Opposite the station
Address: 78, Boulevard de Strasbourg 75010 Paris
Cuisine: Traditional Brasserie
Price for a main course: €14.50 - €32
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: No
Opening times: 06.00 - 01.00 everyday
Website: www.cafedelest.com
Phone: 00 33 1 46 07 00 94
 

Restaurants at Paris-Est: Ecu de France

photo:Daniel Elkan Ecu de France

Situated: Opposite the station
Address: 6, rue du 8 Mai 1945 75010 Paris
Cuisine: French
Price for a main course: €12 - €15
English spoken:
Space to store bags/skis:
Reservation: Advised
Opening times: 06.00 – 22.00 everyday
Website:
Phone: 00 33 1 40 35 79 12


 

Restaurants at Paris-Est: La Strasbourgeoise

photo:Daniel Elkan La Strasbourgeoise

Situated: Opposite the station
Address: 5 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 75010 Paris
Cuisine: French
Price for a main course: Main courses €14.50 - €33; set menus €24.50 - €30
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: Advised at weekends
Opening times: 07.00 - 00.00 everyday
Website:
Phone: 00 33 1 42 05 20 02