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Ideas and tips for your stay
Parks, spa heritage, good food and family days out in Vichy, the Bourbonnais and the Auvergne.
Vichy in the rain: indoor ideas for a wet day
Hall des Sources, museums, the Opera, pools, spa, covered market: what to do in Vichy on a rainy day.
Vichy's markets: days, opening times and where to go
Grand Marché, Wednesday market, nearby towns and Christmas markets: the calendar of Vichy's markets.
Where to stay during a spa cure in Vichy
An 18-day spa cure in Vichy? Our tips for choosing accommodation near the Thermes Callou or Les Dômes, quiet, with a kitchen and linen provided.
A weekend in Vichy: what to do in 2 days
Two days in Vichy: Parc des Sources, Art Nouveau Opera, Napoleon III parks, Lac d'Allier and covered market. Our plan for a great weekend.
Vichy, a UNESCO-listed spa town
Since 2021, Vichy has been one of UNESCO's Great Spa Towns of Europe. Parc des Sources, Hall des Sources, Opera: the walking route not to miss.
Vichy's parks, from the Allier to the Sources
Parc des Sources, Napoléon III and Kennedy parks, the banks of the Allier: Vichy is a garden town. Our guide to the parks to explore on foot.
The Lac d'Allier: walks and water sports
120 hectares of water in the heart of town: rowing, sailing, paddleboarding, Célestins beach, walking or cycling round the lake. All about the Lac d'Allier in Vichy.
Vichy with the family: ideas for days out with children
Beach, play areas, boats, bikes, dinosaurs: our ideas for days out with children in and around Vichy, and properties designed for families.
Getting to Vichy by train and getting around without a car
Paris to Vichy in 3 hours by direct train, Lyon in 1 hr 30: how to reach Vichy without a car and get around on foot, by bike or by bus.
Business trip or conference in Vichy
Work assignment, training or conference in Vichy? An apartment with wifi and a kitchen, within walking distance of the Palais des Congrès and the station, bookable from one night.
IRONMAN Vichy: the ultimate summer sporting event
Every summer, Vichy welcomes triathletes from all over the world for the IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN Vichy, and the town fills up fast.
The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, a return trip from Vichy
From 29 January to 6 February 2027: how to get to the Clermont short film festival from Vichy by train or by car.
Discover the local culinary specialities
Discover the local culinary specialities during your stay in Auvergne and get a real taste of the region.
A nature break at Le Vert Plateau
A nature break at Le Vert Plateau. In the heart of the Val de Sioule, Le Vert Plateau welcomes you all year round for a nature break.
Fleurs séchées de Bayet, a visit half an hour from Vichy
A farm that grows and dries some fifty varieties of flowers, on the banks of the Sioule, half an hour from Vichy.
A bike ride on the Voie Verte from Saint-Yorre to Billy
A bike ride along the Voie Verte from Saint-Yorre to Billy, on a 27 km route through the heart of nature.
The Plan d'eau de Saint Clément
The Plan d'eau de Saint Clément is a leisure park equipped for water sports, open to all visitors.
Le Sporting Vichy, sports and dining
Le Sporting Vichy is a "modern country" club overlooking the Lac d’Allier, attached to a sports complex.
The Gour de Tazenat, a volcanic lake an hour from Vichy
An easy loop of about 4 km around a crater lake, an hour from Vichy, with swimming possible in summer.
Vallée de Chaudefour: a walk and lunch on a day trip from Vichy
Le Buron de Chaudefour is closed: our ideas for lunch around the Chaudefour valley, about 1 hr 30 from Vichy.
The Vélorail de la Sioule, 25 minutes from Vichy
Pedal along an old railway line and cross two viaducts, about 25 minutes from Vichy: routes, season and booking.
The Benedictine abbey of Chantelle, a half-day trip from Vichy
Under an hour from Vichy, the Abbaye Saint-Vincent in Chantelle: Romanesque church, the sisters' shop and views over the Bouble.
Charroux, the medieval village around forty minutes from Vichy
Charroux, the Allier's Plus Beau Village de France: craftspeople, mustard and a viewpoint, about 45 minutes from Vichy.
Canoeing the Sioule from Vichy, and the Allier in town
Trips down the Sioule from Ébreuil, 40 minutes from Vichy, and kayaking on the Allier in town.
Horse riding and hacks around Vichy
Riding centres a few minutes from Vichy, pony rides for children and racing at the Vichy-Bellerive racecourse.
Food discoveries in the Bourbonnais
During your stay, we invite you to discover the region's artisan producers, who will offer you local specialities.
Discovering the Allier: choose your approach
During your stay in the Allier, we invite you to venture out and discover hidden landscapes in the heart of still-wild nature.
Paléopolis, the dinosaur hill 25 minutes from Vichy
Paléopolis in Gannat, about 25 minutes from Vichy: digs, workshops and dinosaurs for a family day out.
La Loge des Gardes, ski resort and leisure park
If you don't know it yet, take a day to escape to La Loge des Gardes, with fun for young and old.
10 things to do in Vichy to get away and discover the town's charm
Sightseeing ideas and things to do in Vichy during a holiday. Attractions (the Allier, the Opéra...) and sports activities.