Maison du Bailliage - Bailliage House

The Bailliage house, the Castel Franc of old Vichy

The Bailliage house, also called the Castel Franc, is one of the oldest residences of old Vichy. The Vichy audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this witness of the medieval past of the city, long before its thermal rise.

An old residence of old Vichy

The Bailliage house, called Castel Franc, is an old residence located in the heart of old Vichy. A witness of the past of the city before the thermal golden age, it keeps an architecture characteristic of the residences of the past. It recalls that Vichy was, long before becoming the Queen of Spa Towns, an old city with a rich heritage.

What to see

You admire the façade and the old architecture of the Bailliage house, a witness of old Vichy before thermalism. Located in the historic heart, it offers a contrast with the Belle Époque buildings. It is a stop for lovers of history and old stones, during a walk in the old town.

Practical information

The Bailliage house lies in the heart of old Vichy, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired from the street; access inside depends on its current uses, the building possibly hosting exhibitions or events. It is best to enquire before coming.

What is the Bailliage house in Vichy?

It is an old residence of old Vichy, also called Castel Franc, a witness of the medieval past of the city before its thermal rise.

Where is the Bailliage house?

In the heart of old Vichy, in the historic centre of the city.