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City in central France
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Vichy is a town in Auvergne. It's known for two things: its spas (Vichy is one of eleven world heritage-listed European spa towns), and as the headquarters of the epomymously named pro-Nazi puppet state during the Second World War.
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Built in the 17th century and enlarged between 1925 and 1931. Joined historical monuments in 1991. Masses.
From the middle of the 19th century, it was renovated in the 2010s.
120 m long, this route includes many villas listed as historical monuments.
House of the Bailiwick
Built at the end of the 15th century on the old ramparts of Vichy, it housed the town hall in the early 19th century. Listed as historical monuments in 1926.
Former convent of the Celestine, built in the early 15th century at the initiative of the Duke Louis II of Bourbon. Listed as a historical monument in 1927 for the only remaining building, it also owes its name to the Vichy Célestins brand of waters.
Former hotel named after Madame de Sévigné who would have stayed there during her cures in the spa town and private residence of Marshal Pétain during the Second World War. Today it is a private residence.
Located near the Palais des Sources, it was built between 1899 and 1903 by Charles Le Cœur and Lucien Woog.
All springs in the city arrive in this building.
Passage Giboin, passage de l'Opéra, rue Roosevelt, rue Burnol, passage de l'Amirauté, rue Sornin, rue Montaret — The passages mask the link between the city centre and the spa district. These are predominantly pedestrian streets connecting rue Clemenceau, a shopping artery, to the Parc des Sources by crossing rue Wilson (with the exception of rue Montaret which leads to rue Lucas).
Built in 1929 and blessed in 1930, this chapel, attached to the diocese of Moulins, contains a Virgin of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Masses every day.
The building, built by Jean Lefaure between 1861 and 1865, is not protected from historical monuments . Masses.
Catholic accommodation and catering for French and foreign missionaries.
Sensitive natural areas of the Allier - Site des Hurlevents (telecommunications tower and orientation table) rue Louis Neillot, Le Vernet (follow Le Vernet by D 126 and D 270 then Les Hurlevents). The site des Hurlevents offers a panoramic view of the south of the city. Altitude 432 m.
Quirky local museum about France's first electrified village. Visit is by guided tour in French only. Call, or send a message through the website.
Musée des Arts d'Afrique et d'Asie
Collections relating to Africa and Asia .
Musée de l'Opéra de Vichy
This museum preserves and showcases the archives of the Vichy opera house.
Discovery of the books of the writer Valery Larbaud, on the second floor of the library municipal council of the same name.
Exhibition of works by an artist from Auvergne.
Valery-Larbaud cultural centre
access to the Allier River, covering approximately 1,750 m². Possible information in the information box. Around the beach, the redeveloped paths now invite you to walk. Several play areas nearby.
In the centre of Vichy, between the spa district and the Passages district, separated by rue Wilson. Listed as a historic monument in 1994
Located to the south of the town, this park includes the bandstand, protected from historic monuments.
A little more closed and away from the parks on the edge of Allier, it links Boulevard Kennedy to Rue du Maréchal-Lyautey.
A 120-ha wooded space on the shores of Lake Allier, built in the 1960s, with outdoor equipment and a fitness trail.
It includes an eighteen-hole course.
Golf 9 and 18 holes in the forest of Montpensier.
menus from €10-34. Alsatian specialties: sauerkraut, Alsatian hamburger.
Several concerts and shows. Rencontres Lyriques Européennes since 2004.
Bar lounge restaurant
All-you-can-eat menus and has a terrace overlooking the street.
This restaurant offers several choices of sandwiches, bagels, fries, desserts, and has a room on two levels and a terrace in the heart of the shopping triangle.
Brewery. Terrace.
Egyptian specialties.
Close to the train station and the city centre, it offers traditional specialties. Terrace.
In front of the entrance to the artists of the opera.
Multiple cards and menus from €14.50 to €48.6. - The western facade of the restaurant offers a panoramic view of the river from the banks. With regional specialties.
“Young vintages” menus €16 and 19; “Jéroboam” (Tuesday to Friday except public holidays and lunch) €24.50 and €29; “Methuselah” €35 and €41; “Balthazar” €46.50 and €52.5 ; “Nebuchadnezzar” €65 and €95 ; event menus and menu. - Gourmet and bistronomic restaurant located at the gates of Vieux Vichy, run by two chefs.
This restaurant offers take-out pizzas. Terrace.
This restaurant offers homemade soups, juices, pies and salads. Terrace.
Attached to the Midland hotel.
Italian specialties. Terrace
This restaurant offers Italian dishes: Italian starters (carpaccio…), pizzas, Italian cheeses.
Moroccan specialties.
Built in 1963 on Lake Allier, the restaurant was renovated in 2009. Panoramic view of the river. The Bistrot is on the ground floor.
Restaurant of one of the jewels of French gastronomy.
Relais & Châteaux
Regional gastronomy cared for by a chef from Michelin-starred restaurants in the Massif Central.
In the city centre, near the Quatre Chemins shopping centre on the site of the old casino. London pub-brasserie. Broadcasting of sporting events. Terrace.
Café, bar and restaurant opposite the station. Terrace.
Casino. Outdoor terrace, south of the Parc des Sources.
Crêperie
Gourmet café.
Bar, brasserie and pool tables close to the station. Terrace.
Bar and restaurant, opposite the station. Terrace.
Bar, café.
Bar, café.
Bar, café.
Coffee, drinks and ice cream. Outdoor terrace (on the street).
Three-star hotel near Lake Allier with carpark.
A two-star hotel close to the SNCF train station. L'Escargot qui Tette restaurant overlooking the street, with local specialties, open for lunch, from Tuesday to Sunday.
Three-star hotel near the city centre and parks, near the Callou thermal baths. Restaurants with terrace.
Three-star hotel near the city centre. Restaurant 032 with terrace.
Three-star boutique hotel with 1900 architecture, in the city centre. Derby's restaurant (open from 12:00 to 14:00 and 19:15 to 21:00 except Sunday evening), with menus from €35 to 50 and card, with a vegetarian menu at €19. Homemade dishes.
classic room from €65, suite from €98. - One of the last hotels of the 19th century still in operation, three stars. Restaurant La Table Les Nations, with menu at €26 and à la carte.
depending on the season: low season (from February to April and from October to December) from €87 to 120; high season (from May to September) from €97 to 130 for one person; half or full board possible; breakfast €11.4. Near the Callou thermal baths and the Dômes thermal centre. 21 rooms, Wi-Fi. Restaurant Les Jardins d'Enghien (open Tuesday to Sunday noon) from €19 to 32.
In the immediate vicinity of the opera house. 4 stars. Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility.
Close to thermal establishments (including the thermal centre of Dômes) and the Parc des Sources. Outdoor car park accessible from avenue Thermale or underground car park Les Dômes accessible from boulevard des Etats-Unis. 4 stars
Cures and treatments on site. Restaurant: Le N3, with menus from €36 and Vichy Célestins water cuisine. Bar: The Blue Note.
4-star campsite with rental of mobile homes.
4-star campsite by the river.
3-star campsite with rental of mobile homes.
Camping prohibited for under 21s.
Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Presence of at least one elevator. This shopping centre in the city centre includes 19 shops (ready-to-wear, couture, etc.) and a cinema (seven theatres).
The stores are open from Monday to Saturday. - Set of shops (ready-to-wear, shoes, sport).
Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility. Food products, books, etc.
Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Presence of ascending and descending escalatorson parking lot only. Shopping centre with 10 stores. Sale of food products, books, etc.
Grand Market
parking around (boulevard de la Mutualité, rue du 4-Septembre, rue Paul-Bert) is free but subject to taking a parking ticket, within the limit of one hour (parking prohibited around Wednesday morning, day open-air market). Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility with at least one elevator. Range of shops selling local products.
By train
The duration of a train journey is better than by road; Vichy and Clermont-Ferrand are linked in 31 minutes with an intermediate stop in Riom and more rarely another stop in Gerzat, which is only…
By coach
By car
The city has long been isolated from the main roads. The nearest motorway, the A719, is over 3 miles from the city centre.
By bike
Cyclists are particularly vulnerable. If you cycle in Vichy, you must exercise extreme vigilance.
On foot
Rue Montaret, one of the pedestrian streets of Vichy, in June 2020 Rue Montaret is one of the many pedestrian streets in downtown Vichy. The city is made for foot traffic in the city centre.
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