Festival of Lights
Fête des Lumières (early-Dec) Lyon
Around December 8th each year Lyon hosts the Festival of Light which originally was meant to express gratitude to Mary the Mother of God but is now an artistic and cultural event lighting up the city with stunning displays and installations.
Around 4 million visitors are attracted to Lyon for the Festival which lasts about 4 days (2023 Dec 7 - 10) so be sure to book well ahead!