Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Vichy, France

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.3 km
Ascend 9 m
Descend 13 m

Experience Vichy in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Vichy

Sight 1: Hôtel de Ville

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The town hall of Vichy (Allier) was built between 1913 and 1925 in the neo-Renaissance style close to that of the Paris City Hall and was inaugurated in 1928. It is listed as a historical monument.

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529 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Église Saint-Louis

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The Church of Saint-Louis is a church located in Vichy, in the Allier department. The main Catholic building in the city, its construction was financed by Napoleon III and it was opened for worship in 1865.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Louis de Vichy (FR)

297 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Vichy - Les grandes villes d’eaux d’Europe

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The Great Spa Towns of Europe is a transnational World Heritage Site consisting of a selection of 11 spa towns across seven European countries. They were developed around natural mineral water springs. From the early 18th century to the 1930s, Western Europe experienced an increase in spa and bathing culture, leading to the construction of elaborate bath houses. These would often include gardens, casinos, theatres, and villas surrounding the springs and the bath houses.

Wikipedia: Great Spa Towns of Europe (EN)

381 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Villa du Docteur Frémont

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Dr. Frémont's villa is located in Vichy (France).

Wikipedia: Villa du docteur Frémont (FR)

125 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Anciens chalets de l'Empereur et de l'Impératrice

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The chalets of Napoleon III or imperial chalets, are five holiday homes, built between 1861 and 1864 in Vichy in the Allier department at the request of Emperor Napoleon III after his first stay in the spa resort in 1861. Built by the architect Jean Lefaure, on the border between the newly created park along the Allier and the spa district, their style is inspired by alpine chalets and English colonial houses. They are listed as historical monuments.

Wikipedia: Chalets Napoléon III (FR)

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