Here’s a tradition that Lyon wouldn’t miss for anything in the world: Earth Hour. What is it all about? A global movement initiated by WWF, which involves
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An international movement for the environment
A seemingly simple action, but it carries a very special symbolic meaning. Once a year, 185 countries celebrate Earth Hour, demonstrating their ecological commitment. New York, London, Sydney, Singapore, as well as Paris, Lille, Rouen, Lyon, Marseille, and La Rochelle join in and are plunged into darkness for one hour.
What's the goal of such an initiative? To collectively raise awareness of our ultra-connected lifestyles and consumption habits, along with the dangers our planet faces. More tangibly, this blackout, though it lasts only an hour, allows us to save several thousand tons of CO2.
Dozens of Lyon monuments go dark
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Earth Hour
Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 8:30 PM
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