Did you know that the Place de la Gare was one of Annemasse’s first squares at the junction of major routes? Dating back to the 19th century, it was built at the same time as the Paris Lyon Méditerranée station.
Attracted by the large influx of travellers, shops and hotels settled in the area. Like Hôtel de la Gare, Hôtel de l’Europe and Hôtel de Paris.
In this thriving hub, all means of transport left from or passed through this square. Several lines have passed through here over the last century. Mobility was already a major issue with the PLM then SNCF railway lines, the Annemasse-Sixt train line and tramway no.12. Over time, the train has become a strategic asset in trade relations with the Giffre valley for the timber export sector.
