If the Austerlitz station in Paris isn’t the busiest hub in the capital, it hides plenty of secrets worth a detour. A good reason to pay it a visit during the Heritage Days 2026! On the 19 and 20 September upcoming, head to the banks of the Seine, in the 13th arrondissement, to discover the program offered at the Austerlitz station for curious youngsters and grown-ups alike.
Inaugurated in 1840, the station named after the famous battle of Austerlitz, won by Napoleon in 1805, is one of Paris's major railway stations, offering links to western and south-western France, notably Nantes, and international destinations such as Spain. It is also a departure point for trains and suburban lines serving the Île-de-France region.
Listed as a Historic Monument, the Austerlitz train station building showcases 19th‑century architecture and certainly deserves a detour. So, will you take advantage of the Heritage Days, on September 19 and 20, 2026, to explore the site and enjoy a pretty solid programme?
Guided tour of the station's operations control centre
Step into the heart of Paris's Austerlitz station and discover its Rail Operations Center, the strategic nerve center of the network. Typically off-limits to the public, this control room coordinates real-time traffic and ensures the smooth flow of railway operations. A rare visit that reveals the behind-the-scenes workings of a system vital to thousands of travelers every day.
Participation conditions: Limited to 8 participants per time slot; registration to follow – Free
Hours : Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00–12:00, 12:00–13:00, 13:00–14:00, 14:00–15:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00–12:00, 12:00–13:00, 13:00–14:00, 14:00–15:00
Station signal box
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Austerlitz station
85 Quai d'Austerlitz
75013 Paris 13
Access
Metro Gare d'austerlitz
Booking
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