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PHOTOS: It began with a candle in 1852: Lyon’s Light Festival returns

Find out more about this internationally renowned festival here

Free light show delights every night at Amiens Cathedral

The projected spectacle uses colour to celebrate the city’s history

French towns introduce ‘smart’ street lights which locals can turn on

The innovative system allows towns to save money by switching off street lights overnight, without compromising the safety of people walking home

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Records smashed as lightning strikes rain down on France

French storm observatory Keraunos said Monday was the ‘the stormiest day of the previous 15 years’

How to choose the right lightbulb in France

Changing your lightbulbs can be an easy way to save money, and a new law in France will make it even easier to identify the most efficient bulbs

Why some French towns are switching off their street lights at night

Reasons include the high – and still rising cost of energy – and the negative effects of light pollution on biodiversity

Smart street lights trialled in Lyon only illuminate if someone passes

Street lighting that responds to passing cars or pedestrians is being hailed as a way to cut electricity consumption, improve biodiversity and allow residents to sleep well at night

French departments on orange alert for violent storms

Six departments in France are still on orange alert - the second-most severe level - for storms today (Wednesday August 7) as Météo France warns residents to be especially vigilant.

Best sites in France to watch the stars this weekend

Astronomy experts have recommended seven sites across France from which skygazers should watch the annual “Night of Stars” event, which is set for this weekend (Friday August 2 to Sunday August 4).

‘People smile when seeing a sad building dressed up'

Jane Hanks meets a lighting expert who brings Lyon to life for the Fête des Lumières

Map shows best places to watch weekend meteor shower

A map has been published showing the best places in France to witness the peak of the shooting star meteor shower, the Perseids, this weekend (August 11-12).