The mineral resort of Vichy is essentially a small town. The population of Vichy is only 27,000 inhabitants. Despite this, the balneological resort has been widely known all over the world for quite a long time.
The area where Vichy is located is situated on the bank of the river Allier, in the northern part of the Orven region. Here everyone will be offered both recovery, therapeutic or general strengthening programs.
The French resort of Vichy was founded by ancient Greeks, who were enchanted by the beautiful nature of these places. Henry IV gave its present name to the settlement. At first glance, the unassuming and modest town immediately turned into the residence of the king. Later, thanks to the efforts of Napoleon III, the resort was transformed from a medical institution into a purely secular place.
Coming to Vichy today, every tourist will have the opportunity to relax in the warm springs, enjoy the nature of parks made in the English style, walk through fashionable boutiques or visit the opera and casino. Most people, after arriving in Vichy, feel their health noticeably improves and the body is filled with vitality.
The first thing you will notice when you arrive in the town is that it is literally drowning in greenery. There are approximately 160 hectares of gardens and nature reserves. In the surrounding forests, there are approximately 500 different species of animals.
Vichy offers its tourists several treatment centers. Among them it is worth highlighting "Celestin", specializing in cosmetic procedures and "Kalu", where you can undergo a course of treatment for gastroenterological diseases. The unusually developed infrastructure of Vichy makes the resort a flagship in the tourist business throughout France.
