Heir to an exceptional heritage, Vichy has been cultivating its cultural landscape with ambition for many years. Vichy is also an essential destination for sports lovers, both professionals and amateurs, with quality facilities.
Each year, Vichy is taken back to Napoleonic times. One hundred costumed extras walk around the streets, squares and parks of the city centre and will transport you to the Second Empire wherever you are. You can also attend a concert, equestrian entertainment, a Tea of the Emperor and a great musical and dance show.
On Sundays in Vichy, you can enjoy concerts, shopping, theatre, exhibitions, events, sport… Come and share a friendly moment with family or friends, have a drink on the terrace or enjoy a good lunch. Live life in an effervescent city with its shops, its activities and events. Welcome to Vichy!
During the last weekend of August, more than 4 000 athletes compete in Vichy during a double-race weekend with one of the best finish line parties on the circuit. Tree-lined boulevards laid out in the 19th century, and art-deco buildings add to the town’s nostalgic feel. Our elegant and well-known city is the perfect host for swimming, cycling, running and finally relaxing thanks to its' many spas. Most of the time, this is a warm water race, and on top of that this full distance event features a challenging bike course and beautiful run along the waterways of the city.
Sometimes classical, sometimes contemporary, the world of live entertainment shines on the stages of the Vichy Opera House, a pure jewel of Art Nouveau style, unique in France, where theatre, dance, opera and music come together.
