Lyon's Fête des lumières is France's largest and most famous winter festival of lights, according to Caroline Conner, a Lyon resident and festival enthusiast.
The festival is a free, outdoor experience held in the center of Lyon, taking place from Thursday, December 8th to Sunday, December 11th at night.
The Fête des Lumières is a unique experience with different artisans creating light installations throughout the city each year.
Author's summary: Discover Lyon's Fête des lumières, a 4-night winter festival of lights.