What should you know before visiting the Casino de Monte-Carlo?
This is an emblematic place, not to be missed during a trip to Monaco: go to Place du Casino to soak up the refined atmosphere of the Principality. Iconic is the word – so here are some tips to make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
You have several options for visiting the casino. If you wish, you can choose between a visit with an audio guide, an excursion to get your hands on the tables of the casino or a short and free visit of the building, with limited limited access. The building houses the casino, several luxury brands, the Opera and the premises of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo.
The casino is open will be open again for morning visits every day between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (last entry at 12:15 p.m.), from 1uh April. From 2 p.m. to 4 a.m., the games are in full swing.
What can I see on a quick visit?
Anyone can enter the Casino de Monte-Carlo without showing any ID to take a look at the atrium, which is already awe-inspiring. Entering the casino from the new pedestrian square, you will enter the atrium with, on the left, a bar and aperitif area. You can also go for free to the Renaissance Room, equipped with slot machines. In these two areas, it is not necessary to respect a specific dress code. Children can go to the atrium and the bar area, but not to the Salle Renaissance. To the right of the atrium is the entrance to the casino, where you will have to follow somewhat stricter rules.
Prices vary according to the seasons, but throughout the year, it is necessary to count 17€ per adult for a visit of the casino with an audioguide. This price includes your choice of a drink, a dish or a gambling chip. So whether you want to make your hand at the blackjack table or sit down and guess the score of a “high roller” with a glass of wine in your hand , the choice is yours. Visitors between the ages of six and 18 can take the tour with an audio guide.
Identity papers are required to enter the casino and all visitors must be of legal age. Admission costs €17 (or €14 if you are part of a group of more than ten people). You must be smartly dressed, which means: no shorts, sneakers or flip-flops. After 8 p.m., the casino recommends wearing a suit jacket.
Any currency can be exchanged for chips at the casino, so don’t worry about what type of currency you have. Betting amounts can range from a minimum of €5 to a maximum of €3,000. In private gaming rooms, the minimum is €10 and there is, of course, no maximum sum. You can also follow French Roulette online.
What is the dress code to enter the casino?
For visits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Bermuda shorts, t-shirts and sports shoes are accepted.
- Ripped or faded jeans, tank tops, tracksuits, shorts, beach dresses, running shoes, sandals and flip flops are not permitted.
Opening of gaming rooms for adults who are not prohibited from gambling, with compulsory identity papers. From 7 p.m., the dress code becomes more chic:
- Shorts, t-shirts, short-sleeved shirts and sweatshirts are not permitted.
- Dark jeans and sneakers and smart casual shoes are allowed.
What else should I know?
Designed by Charles Garnier, a pioneer of Belle Époque architecture that adorned the streets of Paris, the casino building was reserved by Charles III of Monaco in 1863. It once generated more than 95% of the Principality’s revenue.
Many casino-goers head to the Hotel de Paris before trying their luck in the casino, as there is a famous statue of Louis XIV there, which is said to bring good luck if you rub your horse’s knee .
Although it is one of the most popular attractions in the Principality, no Monegasque citizen can enter or play in the casino. The main family themselves cannot enter due to a law passed in 1987, so that croupiers avoid seeing members of their family at the table and thus help them win.
Four films have been shot at the casino, including James Bond’s Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye, as well as Fast and Furious 5.
The highest jackpot was hit on February 25, 2021, where one lucky winner received €402,900 all at once.
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