The Gare du Nord in Paris is Europe’s leading railway station and the third busiest in the world. It serves 4 European countries, the northern regions of France and the northern suburbs of Paris. Every day, 2,100 trains arrive and depart on its 32 tracks. Covering an area the size of 11 football pitches, this impressive infrastructure is also a gigantic shopping centre, with a wide range of stores and restaurants.

Take a look behind the scenes of this colossal building and discover the secrets of its day-to-day operation!