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Culture in Lyon

Cinema, puppets, art in the city, fashion and festivals.

The Festival of Lights in LyonCulture
The Lumière brothers and the birth of cinemaCulture
Festivals and major events in LyonCulture
Guignol, Lyon's puppetCulture
Contemporary art in LyonCulture
Fashion, design and textiles in LyonCulture

Updated 25 October 2026.

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