Vichy (English spelling)

Japanese: ビシー(英語表記)Vichy
Vichy (English spelling)
A spa town in the Allier department in central France, located on the east bank of the Allier River. Marshal Pétain's Vichy government was established here during World War II (1940-44). Known as a hot spring resort since Roman times, it became popular as a health resort from the 17th century onwards, and developed further with the visit of Napoleon III in the 19th century. The hot springs are bicarbonate springs with temperatures ranging from 17 to 66°C. There are spa resorts, hotels and sports facilities, and more than 130,000 people visit every year. The mineral water is said to be good for the liver and stomach, and is exported to various countries as "Vichy water". There is also light industry, including food and pharmaceuticals. Population 28,048 (1990).

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Japanese:
フランス中部,アリエ県の温泉都市。アリエ川東岸に位置する。第2次世界大戦中ペタン元帥のビシー政府がおかれた (1940~44) 。ローマ時代から温泉地として知られ,17世紀以降保養地として人気が出,19世紀にナポレオン3世の来訪によって発展した。温泉は重炭酸泉で泉温 17~66℃。湯治場,ホテル,スポーツ施設が整っており,毎年 13万人以上が訪れている。肝臓,胃などにきくとされ,鉱泉の水は「ビシー水」として各国に輸出される。食品,製薬などの軽工業もある。人口2万 8048 (1990) 。

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