The annual Festival of Lights in Lyon since 1852 is expecting over 3 Millions of tourists from December 6th to December 9th. If you have never been there, it is something to try at least once in a life time!
There will so many lit up buildings, trees and amazing creations all over the city and on the Saone River. Don’t miss the lights show with sound at the Cathedral St.Jean!
I recommend at least two nights to see the lights.
Here are a couple pictures of last year festival:
Cathedral St Jean during the yearly festival of lights – credit Vivamost
Light show over the Saone river in Lyon Festival of Lights
Light show over the Saone river in Lyon Festival of Lights
Lit up buildings with Saone River – credit Vivamost
Statue made of plastic bottles at the Lyon Festival of Lights
Colorful balloons in Lyon
Lyon Dec 2012
Lyon Festival of Lights
Lyon Festival of Lights 2011
For more information go on the official website of the Festival of Lights.
Also you may be interested in this video and article:
The many faces of the Cathedral St. Jean in Lyon during the Festival of Lights: