Convention center & Opera House

The Palais des Congrès-Opéra of Vichy, an Art Nouveau jewel

The Palais des Congrès-Opéra of Vichy houses a pure jewel of Art Nouveau style: the Opera hall. The Vichy audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high cultural place, a witness of the splendour of the Queen of Spa Towns in the Belle Époque.

An opera hall from 1901

The Opera hall of Vichy, dating from 1901, is a pure jewel of Art Nouveau style, one of the finest of the city. Now integrated into the Palais des Congrès, a vast site dedicated to congresses and seminars, it hosts theatre, dance, opera and concerts. A witness of the refinement of the Belle Époque, it illustrates the cultural influence of Vichy at its golden age.

What to see

You admire the Opera hall, a pure Art Nouveau jewel with refined decor, and the vast ensemble of the Palais des Congrès. Attending a show remains the best way to discover this exceptional place. It is a major stop of Vichy for lovers of architecture, music and Belle Époque heritage.

Practical information

The Palais des Congrès-Opéra lies in the heart of Vichy, near the Parc des Sources, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired; the shows and visits of the Opera follow their own programme and their own access conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the agenda in advance.

From when does the Vichy Opera date?

From 1901; the Opera hall is a pure jewel of Art Nouveau style, now integrated into the Palais des Congrès of Vichy.

Where is the Palais des Congrès-Opéra of Vichy?

In the heart of Vichy, near the Parc des Sources.