Our take
The Vichy water that has been drunk all over France. Here you taste it at the source, and it's different. A bicarbonate, mineral flavour, with a good bite.
Vichy water at its source. Neoclassical pavilion from 1908, within Vichy's UNESCO-listed area (2021), free water fountain.
Vichy's spa emblem. A sparkling mineral water spring operated since the 19th century, neoclassical pavilion from 1908 in the part of Vichy inscribed by UNESCO in 2021 (Great Spa Towns of Europe). Marble fountain, water you can drink directly, light and sparkling, rich in bicarbonates. In the heart of the Parc des Célestins, free access.
Why we love it
- Vichy water, free, straight from the fountain
- The 1900 pavilion for a photo
- Free access in the middle of the Parc des Célestins
Top tip
Drink at the fountain (free), bring a small bottle for the way back. Traditional Vichy glass on sale in the shop.
Before you go
- Fountain accessible every day from 5:45 to 20:00
- Bring a small empty bottle and leave with your own water
Weather for the next 3 days
Today
17°/8°
1 mm · 21 km/h
Tomorrow
15°/5°
dry · 10 km/h
Tue 27
22°/7°
0 mm · 10 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). General lowland forecasts, to be cross-checked with specialist mountain forecasts at altitude.
Practical info
- Address
- 1 Av. des Célestins, 03200 Vichy, France
03200 Vichy - Monday5h45–20h
- Tuesday5h45–20h
- Wednesday5h45–20h
- Thursday5h45–20h
- Friday5h45–20h
- Saturday5h45–20h
- Today5h45–20h
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