Lyon resident and festival fan Caroline Conner shares insights about the festival.
The Fête des Lumières is a free, outdoor experience in Lyon's centre, running from December 8th to 11th at night.
Each year, artisans create light installations throughout the city, including large projections on monuments.
Lyon's Fête des lumières is the biggest and most famous of France's winter festivals of lights.
Author's summary: Lyon's Fête des lumières is France's biggest winter festival of lights.