Casino de Saint Raphael

Saint-Raphael is a commune in France in the department of Var and the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur. The city has roots dating back to early Roman times. Head to the museum of archaeology where you can view prehistoric Gallo-Roman artefacts. For culture, look for various events held throughout the year, such as Day Mimosa in February, with its parade and Miss Saint-Raphael pageant, the Holy Balm pilgrimage festival in April, May’s mass and procession in honour of Saint Honorat, the Feast of St Peter (a fishing festival) in August, and the Festival of Lights in December. Visit various monuments and churches, then, when it's time for a bit of R and R, head into the casino.

Gaming

The casino provides a fleet of 175 slots (classic and video) and video poker terminals, ranging in denominations from as low as one cent, climbing to as high as 5 EUR. Gaming tables here include English roulette and blackjack. Pop in for a session of slots and cards as you look across the old port of Saint Raphael. A sweet little slots jackpot is sure to make the trip all the more memorable.

Hotel/Accommodations

There are no hotels on site. Around 200m from the casino you can find the Le Nouvel Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Saint Raphael. This sea-side hotel is just steps from the beach and 100 m from the bus and train station. Guests here have access to many nearby activities such as golfing, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, and for children, the local amusement park. Be sure to chat up staff for information on all the attractions in the area and any tours that may be available.

Dining

Dine in the casino’s Café Barriere, or choose from one of several local restaurants, like Sugar Cane, serving traditional cuisine, The Charivari, The Tide, with its Mediterranean fare, Babbo, dishing up Provencal specialties, or The Acanthus. For more options, have hotel or casino staff point you in the direction of places popular with locals and tourists, and sample the best that authentic French cuisine has to offer.

Attractions/NightLife

There’s plenty of night life about. Head to one of the local bars or clubs such as Reserve, a dance club running Fridays and Saturdays, Bar Restaurant Des Plaines, Klub Toukan, with buffets and dinner shows, Club Jamboula, with its Afro-Caribbean beats, Pub Loch Ness, with its televised sports events and live music, or Seven, a piano bar. Explore the early roots of the city in the Archaeological Museum of Saint Raphael. Religious sites include The Church of Our Lady of Victory, built in the late nineteenth century. For religious festivals, there’s the celebration of Saint Honorat in May. Other festivals include the Day mimosa in February, the Holy Balm pilgrimage in April, the Feast of St Peter in August, and the Festival of Lights in December. Other attractions include a buckwheat tower built in 1912, the flagship Agay built in 1884, with a monument to Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and La Cadre, the remains of a Neolithic settlement.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Casinopass programme. Members receive exclusive invitations to special events and promotions throughout the year. Talk to staff for full details.