Everything you need to know about Lyon's Fête des lumières

Lyon's Fête des lumières: Everything You Need to Know

Lyon's Fête des lumières is France's largest and most famous winter festival of lights, according to Caroline Conner, a Lyon resident and festival fan.

The Fête des Lumières is a free, outdoor experience in the centre of Lyon, taking place from Thursday, December 8th to Sunday, December 11th at night.

Each year, different artisans create unique light installations throughout the city, particularly in the centre of Lyon, including large projections on the city's most beautiful monuments.

The Fête des Lumières is a free, outdoor experience in the centre of Lyon.

Lyon's annual winter festival of lights always runs for four nights around December 8th.

Author's summary: Lyon's Fête des lumières is a must-see winter festival.

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The Local The Local — 2025-10-12