Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Vichy

Vichy is a town in Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 27,019 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy (1 km), Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades (1 km) and Parc Napoléon III (1 km).

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Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vichy, Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vichy at a glance

Location
Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 27,019
Coordinates
46.1271° N, 3.4258° E
Places within 50 km
46 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vichy

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Forts & heritage near Vichy

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vichy. The closest is Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vichy

41 churches within 100 km of Vichy. The closest is Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vichy

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vichy. The closest is Puy de Montoncel (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Vichy

8 museums within 100 km of Vichy. The closest is La Vallée des Rouets (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vichy

6 parks within 100 km of Vichy. The closest is Parc Napoléon III (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vichy

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vichy. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (74 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Vichy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vichy
  2. 1 km Parc Napoléon III · park, Allier
  3. 1 km Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy · heritage site, Allier
  4. 1 km Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades · church, Allier
  5. 1 km Parc Kennedy · park, Allier
  6. 1 km Parc des Bourins · park, Allier
  7. 1 km Back to Vichy

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How to reach Vichy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vichy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2479Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy (1 km)
    Churches1141Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints338Puy de Montoncel (38 km)
    Museums38La Vallée des Rouets (40 km)
    Parks46Parc Napoléon III (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lac de la Cassière (74 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (53 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (40 km)
    Temples01Temple de Mercure (67 km)

    Vichy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vichy?

    Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades (church, about 1 km), Parc Napoléon III (park, about 1 km), Parc Kennedy (park, about 1 km), Parc des Bourins (park, about 1 km), Château des Chaussins (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vichy?

    46 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vichy?

    Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy, about 1 km by road; Château des Chaussins (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vichy?

    Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Symphorien (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vichy?

    Puy de Montoncel, about 38 km by road; Pierres du Jour (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vichy?

    Start in Vichy, visit Parc Napoléon III, then Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy, then Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades, then Parc Kennedy, then Parc des Bourins, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vichy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vichy

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vichy’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vichy on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.