Lyon

:This article is about the French city. For other usages, see Lyon (disambiguation) and Lyons (disambiguation).

Culture

Lyon was an early center for printing books, and nurtured a circle of 16th century poets. For several centuries Lyon has been known as the capitals of gastronomy, fine handweaving, and the silk trade. The Lumière brothers invented cinema in the town in 1898. December 8 each year is marked by "la Fête de la Lumière" (the Festival Lights), a celebration of thanks to the Virgin Mary, who in the Middle Ages, proportedly saved the city from a deadly plague. During the event, the local population places candles in their windows and the city of Lyon organizes and projects impressive large-scale light shows onto the sides of important Lyonais monuments, such as the medival Cathédral St-Jean.

Related Topics:
Gastronomy - Lumière brothers - Cinema - 1898

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Two of France's best known wine-growing regions are located near Lyon: the Beaujolais to the North, and the Côtes du Rhône to the South.

Related Topics:
Wine-growing regions - Beaujolais - Côtes du Rhône

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