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The Festival of Lights with children
Family friendly festival
Festival of Lights
Last updated date : 19/11/2025
Enjoy the Festival of Lights with your family !

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Presentation of the Festival of Lights
4 evenings to shine!
From the tradional lumignons (small candles) which locals place on their balconies, to the various visual and interactive shows that are put on around the city, the Festival of Lights is an absolute must for anybody looking to discover Lyon.
Immerse yourself in this major celebration that is free and open to all!
Looking for practical infos ?
A selection of installations which have been specially chosen for families so that children can also make the most of the Festival.
Recommandations
Public transport
During the event the metro, tram and certain bus lines run more frequently.
Special fares : December 8, Travel free after 4 p.m. / December 5 to 7, unlimited travel with the “Ticket famille” for a group of 2 to 5 people, with or without family ties, including at least 1 child aged between 4 and 17. More informations on the TCL website www.tcl.fr/en
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get food at the festival ? 2 special food zones are installed during the festival:
- Place Bellecour (2nd district)
- Parc Blandan (7th district) - Where are the public toilets ? You can find the location of public toilets on the lyon.fr interactive map. 3 supervised toilets (Bellecour, St Jean and République) will be open from 8am to 11.30pm throughout the Fête des Lumières (7, 8, 9 and 10 December).
Activities to keep children occupied while they wait for the Festival of lights
Here are a few ideas to keep your children occupied while they wait for the Fête des Lumières to begin.
Les activités à faire en famille en attendant la Fête des Lumières
We wish you a happy Festival of Lights with your family!



