Casino Barriere Blotzheim

Blotzheim is a commune in France in the department of Haut-Rhine and the region of Alsace. This may be a rather quiet stop on your whirlwind tour of France, however, there are a couple note-worthy places you might be interested in checking out, with their rich historical roots. Castle Blotzheim was a medieval castle which was destroyed back in 1445 and replaced by the current model in 1730. Today, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit uses the structure as a college mission. The Cistercian Monastery was founded back in 1267, turned into the priory of Cistercian in 1450, renovated in 1733, and today is ‘Farm Gyger’, or ‘old Priory Blotzheim’. If you’re more into the ‘new’ than the ‘old’, there’s of course the casino, with its fleet of new-generation slots.

Gaming

The casino offers 233 classic and video slot machines coming in various denominations, starting as low as one cent, and climbing to 2 EUR. Their video poker terminals come in 50 cents and 1 EUR, or use the multi-denom machines ranging from one cent to 2 EUR. They also provide a selection of table games, 19 in total, and 12 electronic roulette. The casino runs from the hours of 10 am to 4 am weekdays, and 10 am to 6 am, Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays.

Hotel/Accommodations

There are no hotels on site. At about 5 km from the casino you can find the 3 star Captain Hotel, conveniently located just steps from the Euro-Airport Basel-Mulhouse Airport and close to the local nature reserve. Rooms come equipped with one or 2 beds, air conditioning, and wireless internet access. Enjoy traditional cuisine in their restaurant. Ask staff for help when arranging transport, either to and from the airport, or for those longer trips, such as to the Black Forest 70 km out.

Dining

The casino offers formulaic meals divided into titles such as ‘winner’, ‘terraces’, and ‘jackpot’, coming with casino tokens as part of the package. Look for menu items like beef carpaccio, assorted cheeses, wines and gourmet coffees. Envelope yourself in the home-style surroundings of Au Boeuf Noir. For elegant dining since 1928, try Au Lion d’Or. If you’re looking for that touch of sophistication, there’s Le Trianon. To find more dining options, tour around town choosing your own favourite venues based on menu and price, or have hotel and casino staff point you in the direction of places most popular with locals and tourists.

Attractions/NightLife

Take in the latest sports events on their large screen tv indoors, or enjoy cocktails out on the terrace in the casino’s Players Bar. Sip wine by the glassful or try fresh fruit cocktails in The Blotzcafe, also with live shows on the weekends. They also serve light bites like salads, club sandwiches and pastries. To take in some of the indigenous flora and fauna, head to the local nature reserve, great for either yourself or families. For religious sites, there’s the Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Chene Blotzheim, also a local historical monument. The bell tower dates back to 1494. Inside find various paintings and sculptures as well as a Joseph Callinet organ from 1843. Underneath the porch, you can find the Mount of Olives, erected in 1840. Castle Botzheim is a medieval castle, destroyed in 1445 and replaced by its current incarnation in 1730. Today it serves as a college mission for the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Where there once was a Cistercian monastery (1267), then a Cistercian priory (1450), stands Farm Gyger (or Old Priory Botzheim) which underwent renovations in 1733.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Casinopass programme. Members receive exclusive invitations to special events and promotions throughout the year. Speak to a casino representative about how to sign up and for full membership details.