Lyon and its Festival of Lights

French teacher and traveler Tania Jekic presents a lecture to discover the French city through its history and traditions, especially its famous Festival of Lights happening on Dec 8th.

To celebrate the Festival of Lights on December 8, let's discover Lyon and its fascinating history, from the Roman origins of Lugdunum to the Renaissance streets of Old Lyon. We'll explore some of the city's treasures: its architecture, hidden passageways (traboules), silk-making heritage, and Fourvière Hill.

We'll take a closer look at the origins of the Festival of Lights, its history and evolution, from the December 8 religious tradition to the spectacular light installations that have made Lyon internationally famous.

An invitation to discover Lyon… and perhaps to experience it with us on the Alliance Française's next trip!"

About the Presenter

My name is Tania and I am a French Teacher at the Alliance Française de Philadelphie.
I grew up in Paris and the Alp region but I always tell people that I am from Lyon as I spent almost 13 years of my adult life there. I moved to the US 5 years ago and started teaching French in 2021.
I absolutely love transmitting my language and seeing my students get more and more fluent in French. My other passions include board games and traveling. I love using plenty of games in class, making the learning process as enjoyable as possible. I also like to share my travels with my students through social media. This is another opportunity for them to learn and practice French in an interactive way.
Also, I have been organizing and accompanying the Alliance's trips since last year to Quebec City, Lyon and Qimper.

Event Information

Date : Monday, Dec 7, 2026
Time : 6:30-7:45pm
Format : 60 min Lecture in English, followed by 10-15 min Q&A in French (optional)
Location : Online via Zoom - Not available for the live event? Be sent the recording and enjoy at your leisure! 
Language : English, French 
Cost : $12 for Members / $15 for Non-Members

Register below and we will send you a Zoom link the morning of the event to join in!
Missed the deadline? Don't worry! Call us at 215-735-5283 or send us an email at alliance@afphila.com, and we will add you to the list of participants.

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