The Salon Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon is open to first class ticket holders and members of the Grand Voyageur fidelity programme. It offers a quiet spot to sit down while waiting for your train.

The Salon is located in Hall 3 under the main tracks. It’s a bit hard to find.

I’ll be frank. It’s not luxurious by any means. You have some seats, some power outlets, a free coffee, tea and hot chocolate machine, free water and one toilet per gender.

What can I tell more? There’s WiFi, obviously. I didn’t feel like creating an account, but you can log in easily onto the station’s general free WiFi.

Although practical and included in your first class ticket, the Salon isn’t a place you will remember.