Vichy, 219 mi/353 km southeast of Paris, is famous for its spas and mineral water. The city is an old resort area with a casino. It's a pleasant place to relax for a few days.
During World War II, however, the collaborationist government of Petain and Laval was based in Vichy, which has given the town a less than enviable reputation.
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