Travelling via the Channel Tunnel on Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord International from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford train stations is easily the most stress free and fastest means of accessing one of Europe’s leading cultural and historical icons. Paris has it all: fabulous museums and galleries, innumerable shops, first class dining and vibrant nightlife venues.

St Pancras Station has 17 daily Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord International services. Passengers can join some services at Ashford or Ebbsfleet stations, a convenient option for travellers from south London or southeast England. Advance tickets are available at local stations or on the internet.

Paris’s Gare du Nord station is on Rue la Fayette. The fabled shops on Avenue des Champs Elysees, and the Louvre are one mile south of the station. Gare du Nord is served by Paris’s Metro trains which links it to all parts of the city, including other mainline train stations for destinations throughout France and southern Europe.

From London St Pancras Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord International non-stop trains travel at speeds approaching 186mph and reach Paris in 2 hours, 15 minutes. Eurostar trains offer quiet journeys, comfortable seating and buffet cars. Leisure Select and Business Premier classes come with snacks and beverages included in the ticket price.

Pre-booked passengers for Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord International trains need to check-in at their departure station 30 minutes beforehand. Travellers using first class Business Premier garner fast-track services which only need 10 minutes to complete travel formalities.