The small town of Vichy, where every street and every yard is covered with greenery, is one of the most famous balneological centers not only in France, but also in the whole Europe. The local thermal springs, saturated with sulphurous vapors, have a positive effect on the general state of human health in almost all directions. Therefore, since the XIX century Vichy began to gain popularity as a balneological resort. It was not hindered even by the Second World War, when the pro-German government of France, which went down in history as the government of Vichy, was located on the territory of the city.
Now in Vichy operates a lot of balneological centers and spa hotels, different orientation and different degrees of impact on the body. For example, in the center "Kala" doctors work with gastroenterological diseases, using local mineral waters for their treatment. But the center "Celesten" offers its guests mainly cosmetological procedures. Balneological and mud procedures are used here to restore freshness and tone to the skin. Apart from these two centers, there are many others specializing in both therapeutic and relaxation procedures.