Vichy Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Allier, France
About Vichy
Vichy is a town in the department of Allier, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in France. The town is near the centre of France, at the foothills of the Massif Central. The 1860s were a rich period for Vichy, thanks to the stays of Napoleon III which allowed the creation of parks, thermal roads and the arrival of the railway. The tourist activity reached a national notoriety until the beginnings of the First World War then in the interwar period. It is also known for having been the seat of government of Marshal Philippe Pétain from 1940 to 1944. After decolonization, the projects carried out by the last four mayors (Pierre Coulon from 1950 to 1967, then Jacques Lacarin until 1989, Claude Malhuret from 1989 to 2017 and Frédéric Aguilera since 2017) made it possible to modernize the city,
Top Attractions in Vichy
Explore the best things to see and do in Vichy:
- ★Birthplace of Albert Londres
- ★Castel Franc
- ★Celestine monastery
- ★Célestins Beach
- ★Centre thermal des Dômes
- ★Chapelle des Missions
- ★Church of Saint-Louis
- ★Côte Saint-Amand
Where to Eat in Vichy
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alexandria
- 🍴Anisse
- 🍴BCHEF
- 🍴Brasserie du Casino
- 🍴Chez Lucien
- 🍴Gigi e Giovanni
Where to Stay in Vichy
- 🏨Aletti Palace
- 🏨Beau Rivage campsite
- 🏨Camping La Gravière
- 🏨Camping La Roseraie
- 🏨Camping Les Isles
- 🏨Chambord
Vichy Travel Guide Sections
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