Rue de la République - South - From Bellecour to Cordeliers

Formerly known as rue de Lyon, and before that rue Impériale, today it is simply called "rue de la Ré". It connects Place Bellecour with Place de la Comédie, where City Hall and the Opera house can be found.

What to see

Previous years

Muriel Chaulet

Les amours en cage

Les amours en cage is a pathway inspired by the North winds meeting the South winds. Suspended overhead for a kilometre along the Rue de la République, 250 physalis twinkle and change shades.

2018 Festival

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Muriel Chaulet

Les Wisps

The Rue de la République is pulsing with the energy of the Wisps, coils of light symbolizing the invisible power emanating from living matter in our environment.

2017 Festival

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M. Chaulet - Ville de Lyon

Festival Lanterns


As you stroll under the light of Chinese lanterns hung from the trees on Rue de la République, Rue Grenette and Rue Serlin, you can get a taste of the Chinese New Year tradition.  These lanterns we

2014 Festival

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M. Chaulet - Ville de Lyon

Scintillante


Déambulez le long de la rue de la République et découvrez une impressionnante galerie composée d’arches de lumière. Ses couleurs blanches et violettes ainsi que ses motifs scintillants confèrent à

Edition 2014

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F.Dimier - Ville de Lyon

Byzance

A gallery of shimmering arches in sparkling colors, composed of gold, white and red, and evoking oriental splendor, will show you the way from Cordeliers to Bellecour.

2013 Program

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M.Djaoui - Ville de Lyon

Roman Tyca

Drawing on the tradition of our southern European neighbours, magnificent illuminated arches and domes in the Gothic and Romanesque tradition will provide a majestic decor for the rue de la République

2012 Program

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