2Pérouges – A Medieval Village Lit by Torches
Perched on a hilltop near Lyon, the medieval fortress village of Pérouges feels almost untouched by modernity. During its annual Christmas festival, the town is illuminated by torches, candles, and soft golden lights, creating a mysterious, enchanting ambiance.
You’ll find medieval-style decorations, costumed performers, traditional music, and stalls designed to look like they stepped out of another century. The combination of stone walls, narrow alleys, and flickering lights is mesmerizing.
Why it feels like a storybook: torch-lit medieval atmosphere straight out of a historical fantasy.
