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La Fête des Lumières, as it is called by the locals, is a traditional celebration by the people of Lyon. This four-day affair is in honour of Mother Mary. It is marked by every household placing candles along their windows, while public buildings are all lit up and installations that play with light are set up by artists around the town. Fair warning – the event pulls in a crowd of over four million people, so book your stay in advance.
Handy Tip: There’s a festival app you can download for your visit, that’ll keep you up-to-date on all the happenings and sites you must see.
