Covered metal gallery in the Parc des Sources built in 1903, runs 700m long

The Hall des Sources feels a little barren now, but i can imagine the place bustling with activity…

The "bar" of the five springs used for curing: Célestins, Lucas, Hôpital, Chomel and Grande Grille

The Grande Grille comes out of the ground at 39*C

A little carbonated with a hint of sweetness

The large thermal establishment from 1899-1903, neo-Moorish style.

Vichy - Hall of Springs

May 19, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

This small town (population of around 45,000), is famous already since the Gallo-Roman times for healing and therapeutic properties of its springs.

Here’s a wiki page with its rich history:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vichy

The water really comes readily and eagerly out of the ground here - confirmed 😄Read more