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Lyon 2014

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The Fête des Lumières takes place every December in Lyon. John and I spent a weekend with friends visiting this famous festival, where over several evenings various buildings, streets and squares around the city are lit up in different colours and innovative displays.

Giant lighbulb next to the Rhone river in Lyon

In the afternoon we walked around the city and along the banks of the Rhône and Saone rivers.

 

church in the old town of Lyon

Then we strolled around the old town.

view from the basilica overlooking Lyon

View from the basilica situated at top of the hill overlooking the city.

Fete des lumieres, Lyon

As darkness fell the crowds flocked to the different areas of the city to see the highly creative light shows.

Fete des lumieres, Lyon

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