OMG! Lyon’s Christmas Market Might Move to Bellecour! ???? This is HUGE!
Hold up, Lyon! Remember that crazy idea about moving our beloved Christmas Market from tiny Place Carnot to the EPIC Place Bellecour? Well, it’s NOT just a dream anymore! Mayor Grégory Doucet himself is now saying it’s on the table! ????
From ‘No Way’ to ‘Let’s Do It!’ – What Just Happened?!
Just a few months ago, city hall was like, “Nah, not happening.” But then, a petition dropped that literally BROKE THE INTERNET (well, almost!). With over 15,000 signatures in just weeks, this citizen power move totally changed the game. ✊
The mastermind behind this festive revolution? Théodore Lafond, a local entrepreneur who dreams BIG. He wants Lyon’s Christmas Market to be a global sensation, just like those in Strasbourg or Vienna. And guess what? He thinks a Bellecour market could pump up to 50 MILLION EUROS into our city’s economy! ???? Talk about a Christmas bonus!
Check out the buzz on Instagram! ????
Mayor Doucet’s Big Promise: Study in 2026, Move by 2028? ????️
In a surprise move (or maybe not, with municipal elections coming up in 2026 ????), Mayor Doucet dropped a video on his socials. His promise? An official study in 2026 to explore the Bellecour move, with a target date of 2028! He’s even talking about working with vendors and local businesses. Sounds like a plan, right?
But let’s be real, moving a massive event to Europe’s largest pedestrian square isn’t a walk in the park. We’re talking security, traffic, making sure all the other businesses in Lyon are happy… It’s a lot! But Mayor Doucet says they can “seriously study” all these challenges. Even the opposition is cheering, calling it a “magical and luminous” idea! ✨
Is This a Christmas Miracle or Just Election Season Magic? ????
Let’s be honest, with Jean-Michel Aulas gaining traction in the polls, this announcement feels a little… *convenient*. Is it a genuine desire to boost Lyon’s festive spirit, or a clever move to win over voters who love a good Christmas vibe? Either way, it’s got everyone talking! ????️
One thing’s for sure: Lyon’s Christmas Market is about to get a major glow-up, whether it’s on Bellecour or not. This debate is just getting started, and we’re here for all the drama! ????
What do YOU think?
Would you LOVE to see the Christmas Market on Place Bellecour? Or do you think it should stay put? Let us know in the comments! ????
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Source: [lebonbon.fr](https://www.lebonbon.fr/lyon/news/maire-lyon-possibilite-installer-marche-noel-place-bellecour/)
