The Grand Casino faces the Parc des Sources and is one of the finest examples of Belle Époque resort architecture in France. The building's ornate facade, with its tiled domes, elaborate stonework, and confident proportions, represents the height of late-Victorian ambition — Vichy wanted to be the grandest resort in Europe, and the casino was meant to demonstrate that aspiration in steel and stone. The interior, restored after decades of neglect, is genuinely impressive: a sequence of grand rooms that still function as a casino, concert hall, and events venue.
The casino is worth visiting both as architecture and as a working venue. The gaming floor operates in the evenings; the concert and events spaces host performances throughout the year. Even if you don't plan to gamble or attend a show, the building can be appreciated from the Parc des Sources, and the terrace facing the park is one of the city's most pleasant places to have a coffee or a drink in the evening.