Lyon : Ride of Lights
In 1852, the terrible cholera epidemic that has ravaged the city of Lyon has come to an end, and the inhabitants decide to dedicate a collective event to the Virgin Mary, the Festival of Lights. Since then, it has become a major cultural event. Every year, on the first weekend of December, thousands flock to the heart of the city to see light shows that will animate the streets for four nights.
The illuminations of historic buildings are one of the highlights of the Festival of Lights. From the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica to the Museum of Fine Arts via Place Bellecour, light displays are the backdrop for music concerts, pyrotechnics and other performances.