- 🧺 Marché d’Aligre – For Proper Local Paris Vibes
- 🌈 Rue Crémieux – The Prettiest Street in Paris
- 🥐 Blé Sucré – The Croissant You’ll Dream About Later
- 🎭 Bastille District & Opéra Bastille – Culture + Cocktails
- 🌿 Jardin des Plantes – Green Space and Dinosaurs
- 🔐 Where to Store Your Bags Near Gare de Lyon
- 📍 Quick Itinerary if You’ve Got a Few Hours
So you’ve just rolled into Paris at Gare de Lyon — welcome! Whether you’ve got a few hours to kill before check-in or you’re heading straight out for a wander, the last thing you want is to be dragging your suitcase around the cobbled streets.
Good news: Stasher has multiple luggage storage options right by Gare de Lyon, so you can drop your bags, free up your hands, and actually enjoy exploring one of Paris’s liveliest areas. Here’s our recommended to-do list whule you’re in the area.
🧺 Marché d’Aligre – For Proper Local Paris Vibes
This is one of those places that feels more Parisian in some ways than the Eiffel Tower ever could. It’s a buzzing little market about a 10-minute walk from the station, where locals come for fresh produce, cheese, flowers, and a gossip session.
There’s a covered market (Marché Beauvau) and open-air stalls all around Rue d’Aligre. If you’ve got your bags stored safely, you can properly enjoy browsing without knocking over a pyramid of apricots with your backpack.
Top tip: Grab some cheese and a baguette here, and you’ve got yourself a picnic sorted.
🌈 Rue Crémieux – The Prettiest Street in Paris
About 15 minutes on foot from Gare de Lyon, this little residential street is an explosion of pastel-painted houses and window boxes. It’s a quiet one-way lane, but it’s famous for its Instagrammability — think Notting Hill, but French.
Without a suitcase in tow, you can actually stop and take a few decent photos without feeling like a travel mule.
🥐 Blé Sucré – The Croissant You’ll Dream About Later
Right near the Marché d’Aligre, Blé Sucré is the kind of bakery people whisper about. Their croissants are often called the best in Paris — buttery, crisp, and honestly worth the detour.
If you’ve dropped your bags nearby with Stasher, you can treat yourself to a coffee and pastry and actually sit down to enjoy it (instead of balancing a pain au chocolat on your suitcase handle).
🎭 Bastille District & Opéra Bastille – Culture + Cocktails
Just a short walk north of the station, Bastille is a brilliant place to wander, especially in the late afternoon. Pop your bags in storage, stroll up to Place de la Bastille, and maybe catch a show at Opéra Bastille if you’re feeling fancy.
If not, the area’s also packed with buzzing cafés and bars — Rue de la Roquette is great for that “just one drink” that turns into three. But you’re on holiday, so that’s part of the experience!
🌿 Jardin des Plantes – Green Space and Dinosaurs
About 15 minutes west of Gare de Lyon, Jardin des Plantes is perfect if you’re in the mood for a peaceful stroll (or a post-flight lie-down on the grass). It’s home to botanical gardens, a small zoo, and even the Natural History Museum.
🔐 Where to Store Your Bags Near Gare de Lyon
Stasher’s got you covered — literally. We’ve got secure locations just a few minutes’ walk from the station (check them out here). Prices start from just €4.75 per day, and your stuff’s insured for up to €1,200.
It’s super easy:
- Book online in advance or on the go.
- Drop your bags with a trusted local shop, café or hotel partner.
- Go explore Paris like you’re not carrying your entire life with you.
📍 Quick Itinerary if You’ve Got a Few Hours
- 9:00 AM – Arrive at Gare de Lyon, drop bags with Stasher
- 9:15 AM – Grab a pastry and espresso at Blé Sucré
- 10:00 AM – Stroll through Marché d’Aligre
- 11:00 AM – Snap some pics at Rue Crémieux
- 11:30 AM – Chill in Jardin des Plantes or wander over to Bastille for a cheeky apéro
Whether you’re catching a train, landing from a flight, or just arrived on a city break, Gare de Lyon is the perfect launchpad to explore some of Paris’s most underrated spots — just do yourself a favour and drop the bags first.
