Bonjour à tous – today I decided to start a blog! Hope it’s enjoyable and informative – I believe it’s always nice to understand the culture of the country/ies of the language you are learning, since customs and traditions influence people’s way of thinking as well as their language, etc.
I often mention Lyon in conversations – Not because I work for the French ‘Office de Tourisme’ – because I don’t! but … well, probably because I come from the Lyon area, lived there as a student and just love Lyon! It’s a truly magnificient, interesting and very lively city with something to suit all tastes and all generations. One of the best times to visit the second city of France is actually now, in December. Lyon has a great Christmas Market and of course, La Fête des Lumières on the 8th – a real feast for the eye!
Every year since 1852, Lyon celebrates the Virgin Mary after the city and region were freed from the plague. By tradition people still put tea-lights in small coloured glass candle holders called ‘lumignons’ on their window ledges of their house – all over the city and in the region’s towns and villages as well. A truly wonderful sight and a veryk moving ‘community’ spirit!
Since 1989 the city, along with professional and amateurs, organises a wide range of artistic and creative events – by walking, cycling, driving all over the city, you can admire numerous innovative and often surprising light shows on traditional or unexpected sites/buildings, as well as light sculptures, wonderful firework displays, etc There are also musical, street dance and theatre displays spread around the city.
La Fête des Lumières now last for four days (8th-11th this year) and attracts several millions of tourists from France and abroad.
La Fête des Lumières won the 1st prize for “Best Public Event” at the Cannes ‘Professional Events Festival’ in 2006.
Don’t just take my word for it, though – If you get the chance to be near or in Lyon at this time of the year go and enjoy! There is also a fantastic Christmas Market where you can find unusual Christmas presents, often produced by local artists and artisans, just 2 mins away(on foot) from the main railway station. And remember, Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France so there are plenty of bistros, brasseries and restaurants to suit all tastes and all pockets. If not, go and have a look for yourself by clicking on the following link:
http://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/
Bonjour à tous – today I decided to start a blog! Hope it’s enjoyable and informative – I believe it’s always nice to understand the culture of the country/ies of the language you are learning, since customs and traditions influence people’s way of thinking as well as their language, etc.
I often mention Lyon in conversations – Not because I work for the French ‘Office de Tourisme’ – because I don’t! but … well, probably because I come from the Lyon area, lived there as a student and just love Lyon! It’s a truly magnificient, interesting and very lively city with something to suit all tastes and all generations. One of the best times to visit the second city of France is actually now, in December. Lyon has a great Christmas Market and of course, La Fête des Lumières on the 8th – a real feast for the eye!
Every year since 1852, Lyon celebrates the Virgin Mary after the city and region were freed from the plague. By tradition people still put tea-lights in small coloured glass candle holders called ‘lumignons’ on their window ledges of their house – all over the city and in the region’s towns and villages as well. A truly wonderful sight and a veryk moving ‘community’ spirit!
Since 1989 the city, along with professional and amateurs, organises a wide range of artistic and creative events – by walking, cycling, driving all over the city, you can admire numerous innovative and often surprising light shows on traditional or unexpected sites/buildings, as well as light sculptures, wonderful firework displays, etc There are also musical, street dance and theatre displays spread around the city.
La Fête des Lumières now last for four days (8th-11th this year) and attracts several millions of tourists from France and abroad.
La Fête des Lumières won the 1st prize for “Best Public Event” at the Cannes ‘Professional Events Festival’ in 2006.
Don’t just take my word for it, though – If you get the chance to be near or in Lyon at this time of the year go and enjoy! There is also a fantastic Christmas Market where you can find unusual Christmas presents, often produced by local artists and artisans, just 2 mins away(on foot) from the main railway station. And remember, Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France so there are plenty of bistros, brasseries and restaurants to suit all tastes and all pockets. If not, go and have a look for yourself by clicking on the following link:
http://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/
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