Vichy

If you Google Vichy then the city will come up smelling of roses, with numerous references to various fragrances and perfumes. However further down the list will be more revealing accounts of the cities dark past with obnoxious odours of treachery and treason. But modern day Vichy is forward thinking with millions invested in its promenades, parks. Cycle lanes and walking routes. Its vibrant, classy and chic with undercover shopping walkways, tasteful coffee bars restaurants wine bars, some of which spread along the ALLIER River. Today we strolled from the camping aire (12 e per night with lecky .) along the river and into the centre it was a dismal day but still pleasant. Its our 4th visit here and we look forward to returning, hopefully on a warm sunny day when we can lounge at a Riverside restaurant.