A lighting appliance (1) comprises a light module (2) having a base (6) designed to receive a handle (5) provided with a grip stick (10), the handle (5) being arranged such that it can be inserted axially in removable manner into a ring (7, 7′) arranged on the base (6). The handle (5) is withdrawn axially from the base (6) by turning the ring (7, 7′) relative to the base (6).