Lyon France in December! Festival of Lights, Secret Resistance Tunnels & Unique Museums

Lyon France in December! Festival of Lights, Secret Resistance Tunnels & Unique Museums

Experience the magic of Lyon, France in December! Join us as we explore France’s third-largest city during the spectacular Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights), wander through secret Renaissance passageways used by the French Resistance, and discover extraordinary museums you won’t find anywhere else.
🎄 What We Cover in This Video:
✨ Lyon’s 2024 Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) – 32 installations across 28 sites
🏛️ History of Lyon from Roman Lugdunum to modern day
🕯️ The origin story of the Festival of Lights tradition dating back to 1852
🚒 Witnessing the 2024 firefighters’ strike during Lyon’s biggest event
🚶 Free GuruWalk walking tour through Vieux Lyon (Old Town) and Presqu’île (New Town)
🔦 Secret traboules – hidden passageways used by silk workers and WWII Resistance fighters
🎭 Jean Moulin’s Resistance operations & Klaus Barbie’s Gestapo headquarters
🎬 Museum of Cinema and Miniatures – Hollywood props & hyperrealistic miniatures by Dan Ohlmann
⛪ Fourvière Basilica – “the upside-down elephant” & its fascinating secular rival tower
🏛️ Ancient Roman Theatre of Lugdunum – oldest in Roman Gaul
🎪 Museum of Puppet Arts featuring Guignol, Lyon’s beloved satirical puppet
🎨 Public art: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince & “The Weight of Oneself” sculpture
🎨 The Fresco of the Lyonnais – 30 famous figures in trompe-l’oeil
🏰 Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with its astronomical clock
Practical Information:

Museum of Cinema & Miniatures: Open daily, €15-20 admission
Marionette Museum: Wed-Sun, €9 adults, free for children
Fourvière Funicular: Quick access to basilica & Roman ruins
Lyon City Card: Includes most museums and public transport

Museums We Recommend:

Museum of Cinema and Miniatures (featuring actual Perfume movie sets!)
Musée des Arts de la Marionnette (Puppet Museum)
Resistance Museum (former Gestapo HQ)
Lumière Museum (birthplace of cinema)

🚄 Travel Tips: High-speed train from Avignon to Lyon (65 minutes, ~€40 first class)
📍 Locations Featured:
Vieux Lyon (Old Town), Presqu’île, Place Bellecour, Fourvière Hill, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Ancient Theatre & Odeon, Cathedral Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Traboules, Gadagne Museums
Whether you’re planning a December trip to see the Festival of Lights or visiting Lyon any time of year, this complete guide covers the history, culture, and must-see attractions that make Lyon a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
🎬 About Wandering with Rick and Rachel:
We’re a director and an actor who spent our lives telling stories on stage. Now we’re chasing new ones out in the world, one unscripted moment at a time. Subscribe for more European travel guides!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Lyon in December
1:22 – Lyon Info
2:53 – Fete des Lumieres
4:55 – Firemen strike
5:32 – Walking Tour
7:45 – Traboules passageways
9:36 – The Fresco of the Lyonnaise
9:55 – Cinema and Miniature Museum
12:23 – miniatures
13:31 – Fourviere Hill
14:34 – the Basilica
15:42 – Metal Tower
16:18 – Roman Lugdunum
17:30 – Museum of Puppet Arts
20:29 – Conclusion

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