Lyon-born photographer and video artist Fred Mortagne tried out his first skateboard in the early eighties when he was 8. His black and white photos pay homage to a skater culture which has strong roots in the city.
Would you like to participate in the artistic programming of the 2025 Fête des Lumières?
Want to fully experience the Festival of Lights? Here are some suggestions to make the most of this extraordinary event.
For the 2024 Festival of Lights, it will be all the fun of the fair at Parc Blandan.
Every year, the Festival of Lights offers visitors the chance to show their generosity by buying a candle for €2. The proceeds go to charity.
For the people of Lyon, the Festival’s silver jubilee celebrations will be an emotional experience shared with the whole community.
Two lots have just been published on the City of Lyon's public procurement website to ensure the artistic programming of certain major sites of the Fête des Lumières.
Would you like to participate in the artistic programming of the 2024 Fête des Lumières?
Thanks to a programme that was festive, open to all and of exceptional artistic quality, over 2 million visitors attended the four-day event, with attendance rising at the main sites.