Relax in the spa resort of Vichy

France is not only Paris, the Cote d’Azur and Courchevel. it
also charming little towns with their measured rhythm
living and old bourgeois spa hotels.

For the first time in years of traveling to France, my destination was
not Paris, but the French province of Auvergne, the primeval paradise
a corner with wildlife, active volcanoes and noisy rivers.
It is there that the town of Vichy is located – world famous.
balneo-resort, where you can combine the pleasant – excursions and walking
walks, with useful massages, wraps and detox.

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What is balneo

The word “balneo” means treatment with mineral waters and mud.
In the town of Vichy are located thermal springs from which they take
healing water for the production of famous cosmetics Vichy.

On it they carry out all sorts of medical and cosmetic
procedures. Around the sources are built hotels and motels, each of
which offers its program based on thermal waters.

I’m at a spa hotel

Of all the hotels I chose the hotel Sofitel Vichy Les Celestins.
I arrived there tired, late in the evening, and, at first, even
I doubted my choice, but when I woke up in the morning, I understood
that was not wrong.

I opened the window of my room and felt real grace:
I had a view of the sunlit park and the lake, where
 gray ducks swore about something in their bird language.
A local old lady, in a beret and on heels, despite the early time,
walking in the park lapdog.

Терраса отеля

For breakfast, I went down dressed in my usual clothes and with
surprised to find that all foreign tourists drink the morning
coffee and read newspapers in bathrobes.

It turned out right after breakfast the foreign tourists reached out for
balneo-procedures, I also had to go to change because in
the atrium (spa center under the glass dome) is allowed only in
bathrobes.

Procedures!

I spent the whole day in the hotel’s SPA center. Procedures here on any
taste, including a weight loss program with a separate diet menu
and, of course, massage: Thai, California, shiatsu, massage
volcanic stones and lymphatic drainage.

Душ Виши

On the first day I wanted to break apart and at the same time
get on all procedures: try and sauna with aroma oils, and
restorative shower and a special bath that promotes
weight loss

From the whole list, as a result, I chose facials. After
half-hour modeling massage my reflection in the mirror
looked clearly fresher.

At the end of the evening I tasted a local specialty –
�”Vichy carrot” – in a gastronomic restaurant called N3,
which is located right at the hotel. Probably anywhere in the world you more
They will not offer seven courses of dishes, each of which, including dessert,
cooked on the basis of carrots.

Be sure to try

You can choose any procedures, but I would recommend
be sure to take Vichy’s famous shower when you lie under
warm jets of water and enjoy a synchronous massage at four
arms.

And, of course, drink a day at least a liter of local mineral
water. In general, I do not like to drink water, but this one turned out to be so
delicious that break away from her was impossible.

And if you also try the whole herbal tea, which is offered in
the bar immediately after visiting the Hammam or Jacuzzi, you can
feel like a real mermaid.

A life в замедленном темпе

Literally the next day, having splashed enough in thermal
the waters and having tried the most interesting procedures, I went to
exploration into the city. And found there a complete lack of cars, silence,
peace and smiling passersby.

In Vichy, almost all the attractions are in the center, and
the architecture is very interesting – here you can find medieval
Gothic buildings, and Art Deco houses. The highlight of the city –
passages connecting the quarter where the sources are located, with
busy streets of the commercial center. Winding through the lanes
You can explore the city and buy something in local shops.

Here they are – thermal springs

In the city center is worth a stroll through the thermal park.
sources, similar to a long arbor. Sources represent
value not only for health, but may be of interest
architecture lovers.

Almost all of them are covered and are inside specially built.
buildings: one in the oriental style, others similar to the Roman baths,
and some on music booths.

Термальные источники

It is for these sources that weary people come to Vichy,
thirsting for healing and detox, tourists from all over the world. Today Vichy –
France’s largest spa resort and its thermal waters
different composition and temperature from different sources to me
lucky enough to try.

Where to live

You can choose a hotel for every taste from 2 to 4 stars. In vichy
it is better to stay in a hotel where there is a SPA center, because
Swimming pool, sauna and gym are included in the room rate. Top Hotels
Vichy – Sofitel Vichy Les Celestins: 4 stars, SPA center, restaurant,
bistro, piano bar, chic garden; – Novotel Thermalia Vichy,
three star but very good hotel with a huge
wellness center and a large list of procedures.

Transport

From Paris to Vichy can be reached by train from Lyon station.
Travel time is 4 hours.

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