The Lyon Part-Dieu train station has been named one of the seven "most beautiful railway stations in the world" for 2026, as chosen by the Prix Versailles. This prestigious award highlights exceptional architecture and urban design in transportation hubs. Lyon Part-Dieu is the only French station to be recognized this year, marking a significant achievement for the city's infrastructure. The Prix Versailles honors the station's transformation over nearly a decade. The project involved multiple architectural and design agencies, including AREP and L'AUC, and has significantly expanded the station's size and accessibility. The new Charles-Béraudier gallery, 210 meters long and 15 meters high, was designed to integrate the station more closely with the surrounding neighborhood. This space allows for greater openness and connectivity between the station and the city. A redesigned square of the same name, built on two levels, now hosts the largest bike station in France, promoting sustainable transportation. The jury praised the station's role in connecting different parts of Lyon, emphasizing how its transformation has enhanced its function as a central hub. They compared the new station to a modern version of the traditional Lyon traboules—narrow passageways that once connected buildings in the city's old quarters. On December 10th, three of the seven selected stations will be awarded at the headquarters of Unesco. The winners will receive one of three titles: the Prix Versailles, the Mention Intérieur, or the Mention Extérieur. These awards recognize not only aesthetic excellence but also the stations' contributions to urban life and mobility.