Stay for the festival

Hotels in Lyon around 5 to 8 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holidu hotels for these dates from USD 59/night Booking.com hotels for these dates Expedia hotels for these dates VIP Cars car hire in Lyon from USD 24.67/day

Before you go: airport transfer to Lyon (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

Editor's tip. Hotel rooms sell out three months ahead; book the December 6-7 weekend for the full programme.

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Lyon while you are in town

Fete des Lumieres runs 5 to 8 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Lyon to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

Lyon: Morning Market Tour in Les Halles Paul Bocuse

★ 4.5 (42)

Guided tour · 2.5 hours

Lyon: Morning Market Tour in Les Halles Paul Bocuse

Immerse yourself in Lyon’s culinary heart: step into Les Halles Paul Bocuse, the ultimate destination for food lovers in Lyon!

from€130 Check dates

Lyon: Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Food Tastings & Wine

★ 4.7 (258)

Guided tour · 3 hours

Lyon: Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Food Tastings & Wine

Taste 5 authentic French dishes in Vieux Lyon & Presqu’île. From pastries & cheeses to seasonal dishes & wine, explore traboules, markets, and the world capital of gas...

from€112 Check dates

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

★ 4.8 (349)

Guided tour · 3.5 hours

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

Explore Lyon on a guided food tour, tasting praluline, charcuterie with wine, quenelle, and traditional sweets while discovering the city’s rich gastronomic heritage.

from€89 Check dates

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