Lyon Festival of lights
The "Color or Not" installation by artist Yves Moreaux is on display at the Saint-Jean Cathedral during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in central Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
The four-day Festival of Lights (Fetes des Lumieres) features the work of designers and artists using Lyon's public buildings, parks, and rivers as canvasses for art and light displays.
Jardin d'Hiver
The "Jardin d'Hiver" installation by artist Christophe Martine is on display during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in central Lyon, Dec. 4, 2014.
Each night of the festival has a different theme, color scheme, and vibe.
Lyon, Terre aux Lumières
The "Lyon, Terre aux Lumieres" installation by artists Gilbert Coudene and Etienne Guiol is on display during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in central Lyon, France Dec. 4, 2014.
Video, music, sound effects accompany the light displays.
Color or Not
A a mirror ball hangs over the Basilica of Fourviere as part of the Festival of Lights in central Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Laniakea
The "Laniakea" installation by artists Jerome Donna and Simon Milleret-Godet is part of the Festival of Lights in central Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Reves de Nuit
An artist performs Damien Fontaine "Reves de Nuit" about Antoine de Saint-Exupery during the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 5, 2014.
Reves de Nuit
The "Reves de Nuit" installation by Damien Fontaine is on display during the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 5, 2014.
Incandescence
A giant light bulb is part of the "Incandescence" installation by artist Severine Fontaine for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
There are 75 lighting installations in the four-day festival.
Color or Not
A view of the "Color or Not" installation by artist Yves Moreaux at the Saint-Jean Cathedral is on display during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Jardin d'Hiver
A view of the "Jardin d'Hiver" installation by artist Christophe Martine is on display during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Lyon, Terre aux Lumieres
The "Lyon, Terre aux Lumieres" installation by artists Gilbert Coudene and Etienne Guiol is on display for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France Dec. 4, 2014.
Reves de Nuit
People watch the "Reves de nuit" installation by artist Damien Fontaine during the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 5, 2014.
Jardin d'Hiver
The "Jardin d'Hiver" installation by artist Christophe Martine is on display at the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Anookis
The "Anookis" installation by artists Moetu Batlle and David Passegand at the Opera is on display during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Pocket Lights
The "Les Pockets" (Pocket Lights) installation by the collective Tilt can be seen during the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Hi Striker
The "Hi Striker" installation by Collectiv Beam'Art is displayed on the facade of the courthouse during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Reves de Nuit
The "Reves de nuit" installation by artist Damien Fontaine is on display for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, Frnce, Dec. 5, 2014.
Lyon, Terre aux, Lumieres
The "Lyon, Terre aux lumieres" installation by artists Gilbert Coudene and Etienne Guiol is on display for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Lyon, Terre aux, Lumieres
The "Lyon, Terre aux Lumieres" installation by artists Gilbert Coudene and Etienne Guiol is on display for the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Hi Striker
The "Hi Striker" installation by Collectif Beam'Art, part of Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, can be seen from across the Rhone river,Dec. 4, 2014.
Color or Not
View of Jardin d'Hiver installation by artist Christophe Martine during the rehearsal for the Festival of Lights in central Lyon, France, Dec. 4, 2014.
Reves de Nuit
The "Reves de nuit" installation by artist Damien Fontaine is on display during the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France Dec. 5, 2014.