Casino of Châtelaillon-Plage

The Casino de Châtelaillon-Plage is a gaming establishment located in the seaside resort town of Châtelaillon-Plage in the Charente-Maritime department of France. It was inaugurated on 16 July 1893, at a time when Châtelaillon was developing into a sought-after bathing resort. The project was led by a civil society for the construction of the casino, presided over by Alcide d'Orbigny, then mayor of La Rochelle and owner of the Château d'Orbigny (Villa Stella) in the commune. After suffering damage during the Second World War, the casino's entrance was rebuilt, a cinema was installed, and an open-air performance hall was added. The building was destroyed during the second half of the 20th century and subsequently rebuilt to match its original appearance. Today the reconstructed casino remains the central venue for Châtelaillon's evening life, offering slot machines, table games, electronic table games, bars, the restaurant "L'Eiffel," and a rooftop. Spaces can also be privatized for events. The casino is currently managed by Groupe Joa, a French casino and leisure group. It is a landmark of the town's entertainment and tourism economy, combining gaming with dining, nightlife, and event hosting on the Charente-Maritime coast.

The Casino de Châtelaillon-Plage was inaugurated on 16 July 1893, as Châtelaillon was transforming into a popular seaside resort. The construction was undertaken by a civil society dedicated to building the casino, presided over by Alcide d'Orbigny, who was mayor of La Rochelle and owner of the Château d'Orbigny (Villa Stella) in the commune. The casino thus became a focal point of the emerging resort's social and leisure life. During the Second World War the casino sustained damage. In the post-war period its entrance was rebuilt, a cinema was installed, and an open-air performance hall was created, allowing the site to continue serving as a venue for entertainment. During the second half of the 20th century the building was destroyed; it was later rebuilt to match its original design. In its present form the casino remains the central venue for Châtelaillon's evening activities. It offers slot machines, table games, and electronic table games, along with bars, the restaurant "L'Eiffel," and a rooftop. The facility also allows spaces to be privatized for events. It is managed by Groupe Joa, a French operator of casinos and leisure venues.

• 1893

  The casino is inaugurated on 16 July 1893 as Châtelaillon becomes a sought-after seaside resort.

• After damage during the Second World War, the entrance is rebuilt, a cinema is installed, and an open-air performance hall is added.

• The casino is destroyed during the second half of the 20th century and later rebuilt to match its original appearance.

• The reconstructed casino is managed by Groupe Joa.

A historic Belle Époque-era seaside casino reborn as a modern gaming, dining, and events destination on the Charente-Maritime coast.

• Slot machines

• Table games

• Electronic table games

• Bars

• Restaurant "L'Eiffel"

• Rooftop

• Privatizable event spaces

1. 1Casino of Châtelaillon-Plage — Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Casino de Châtelaillon-Plage — Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org
3. 3Casino de Châtelaillon — Groupe Joajoa.fr