Preview: What You Are Going To See at The Lyon Fete des Lumières

Published: 2018/12/06

A Lyon festival of Lights 2018 preview

This Wednesday evening we got a privileged insight into this year’s Fête des Lumières. We got to see all the displays ahead of the public, and we want to share pictures of the best displays with you! The festival is set to be just as incredible as always, and the displays are more interactive than ever before. Check out the images below.

More information about the 2018 Fête des Lumières can be found in our ultimate guide to the festival. Let us tell you all about the festival’s history and recommend the best walking routes and displays!

Lyon festival of Lights Parc de la Tete d'Or

Normally water and electricity aren’t exactly a match made in heaven, but the display at the Parc de la Tête d’Or is a certain exception. The video projected above the lake is echoed in the lights in the park, telling the story of the fragility of the Earth? © Rebecca Gregory

 

Lyon festival of Lights 2018 Anooki figure on Place Bellecour

Illuminated giant Anooki make even fire engine look small on place Bellecour. Lyon festival of Lights 2018 © Rebecca Gregory

 

Lyon festival of Lights Place Bellecour 2018

Anooki character on place Bellecour during Lyon’s Festival of Lights 2018. © Rebecca Gregory

 

Lyon festival of Lights 2018 City Hall

A display of French pride at Hôtel de Ville. Lyon festival of Lights 2018. © Rebecca Gregory

 

Lyon festival of Lights 2018 Saint Jean Cathedral

Saint-Jean Cathedral is a feast for the eyes, bathed in flowers of light. Lyon festival of Lights 2018. © Rebecca Gregory

 

Lyon festival of Lights 2018 Saint Paul

The display at Gare Saint-Paul takes you on a journey of light and dance. Lyon festival of Lights 2018. © Rebecca Gregory

 

A dizzying display at the Grand Hotel-Dieu during Lyon’s Festival of Lights 2018 © Rebecca Gregory