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| Lyon Office du Tourisme |
This year from December 6-9, Lyon celebrates its Festival
des Lumieres (Lights Festival). During this 4 day annual event everyone
light a row of little candles at night on their windowsills or balconies and the facades
of buildings , monuments, streets and river banks are artfully illuminated using computer, laser and other hi-tech
sound and light technology. The tradition begun in 1852 when citizens of Lyon lit candles to mark the
inauguration of the Virgin Mary statue on top of the Basilica Notre Dame de
Fourviere situated on a hill that overlooks the city. This event is
celebrated every year on December 8 and grew to become a 4 day popular festival that
attract a large number of visitors.
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| Notre Dame de Fourviere Illuminated- Lyon Office du Tourisme |
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