Paris’s Gare Montparnasse train station has completed the first phase of major renovations, which are designed to link the station more fully with the city and bring in more natural light.

Paris Gare Montparnasse station completes first phase of retail renovation
Sephora, L'Occitane and Lush are just some of the beauty brands that have opened up shops in the major French station
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