Casino of Monte Carlo

This splendid Belle Époque-style structure, emblem of luxury, all marble and gold, attracts many visitors. In order to enter, you have to pay not only a ‘salty’ entrance fee for each room, but also the obligatory gratuities to the staff.

Things to know

• Salon Ordinaire: roulette is played here and the minimum bet is €5 and trente et quarante with a bet of €20.
• Salon Privés: bacarat, craps, English roulette and chemin de fer are played here.
• You must be at least 21 years old to enter.
• You have to dress appropriately: no short shorts, let alone trainers, and for the two rooms mentioned above, you even have to show up in a jacket and tie.
• The building can be visited with an organised tour lasting 40 minutes: from the terrace there is a magnificent view that in fine weather sweeps as far as Bordighera.
• For those who want to treat themselves to a luxurious dinner, there is the Le train bleu restaurant furnished in the Orient Express style.
• The Casino of Monte Carlo is much more than just a place for gambling: it is combined with cafés, restaurants, wellness centres, luxury hotels, social events, shows, sporting events, night clubs, bars and conference centres.