Wreaths for the neighborhoods, canopies of lights for five chairs and a large “photograph” specially designed for the people of Lyon. These are some of the attractions this Christmas in the Leonian capital, where lighting is once again one of its strongholds. If you don’t want to … If you don’t want to miss anything, you can read our guide to the city’s Christmas lights below.
Turn on the Christmas lights in Lyon
Illumination occurs every day between 18:00 and 0:00, although there are various exceptions described below.
Lyon christmas lights schedule
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From Monday to Thursday: from 18:00 to 0:00
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Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of holidays: from 5:30 p.m. Until 2:00 AM
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Sunday and holidays: from 17:30 to 0:00
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December 24 and 31 / January 1 and 5: from 5:30 pm to 4:00 am
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The lights will remain on until January 6
Leonian bouquet in one of the central streets next to the city hall
Christmas news 2025 in Lyon
Among the new features this year Expanding to dozens of Leonid branches, Which are traditionally placed around the city. Others are the “special” lighting in the Plaza Mayor, already restored from the works, the two little soldiers that will “accompany” the City Hall from the Plaza de San Marcelo, the Tree of Light in the Plaza del Grano, and the creative decoration in the Plaza de las Cortes Leonisas.
Where are the Christmas trees in Lyon?
The large tree will light up Santo Domingo Square, but a total of 121 trees will contribute to the city’s brilliance, two of which are in San Isidoro and Plaza del Grano.
Number of lights in 2025
The lighting will be extended this year to reach more areas, according to citizens’ request, so that there will be more than 2.1 million LED lights and nearly 100 arcs of lighting in the capital.