Editing Vichy (section)

=== ''Reine des villes d'eaux'' ===
The 1950s and 1960s would become the most ostentatious period for Vichy, complete with parading personalities, visits from crowned heads ([[Thami El Glaoui]], the Pasha of Marrakech; Prince [[Rainier III, Prince of Monaco|Rainier III]] of [[Principality of Monaco|Monaco]]) and profits from a massive influx of North African French clients who holidayed in Vichy, spending lavishly. There were thirteen cinemas (which sometimes showed special previews), eight dance halls and three theatres. It was at this period that the station would take the title of "''Reine des villes d'eaux''" (Queen of the Spa Towns).

From June to September, so many French-Algerian tourists were arriving that it almost seemed like there was an airlift set up between Vichy-Charmeil and the airports of Algeria. Mayor {{ill|Pierre Coulon|fr}} (1950–1967) decided to create Lake Allier (10 June 1963) and Omnisports Park (1963–68), giving the city its current look.