Casino Vichy Grand Café

Vichy is a commune in France and part of the department of Allier and the region of Auvergne. It’s located on the river Allier, main tributary of the Loire. Head to Old Vichy and stroll through the two parks. Visit various local attractions or religious sites, or to grab a better understanding of local history and culture (and even international), try one of the museums like the Museum of Arts of Africa and Asia, the Surreal Musee Francois Boucheix, the Municipal Museum Vichy or the Museo del Opera. Even try the Vichy Opera itself, dating back to 1902. Once you feel you've fully explored the area, head into the casino (located in the local shopping mall) and try your hand in cards and slots.

Gaming

The Casino du Grand Café, Vichy (or the Casino Vichy Grand Café) offers 90 slots (classic, video, and progressives) coming in various denominations, as low as one cent, up to EUR 3. Try the Megapot progressives, linked to other casinos across France. For table games, you can find 1 English roulette (minimum 1 EUR), 1 blackjack (1 EUR min as well) and 2 Texas Hold’em tables. The casino is open from 10 am to 3 am, 7 days a week. Blackjack opens at 8 pm and poker begins at 8:30 pm. They offer cash games and tournaments Monday to Wednesday.

Hotel/Accommodations

There are no hotels on site. About 2 blocks from the casino you can find the Hotel Degrignan, conveniently located near attractions like the Opera and Congress Palace as well as parks and the city centre. The hotel provides newly renovated rooms able to accommodate 1 or 2 people and come equipped with king sized beds, flat screen television, and free wireless internet access.

Dining

Play then dine in the Brasserie du Casino, either indoors in their dining room or out on the terrace. Meals are formulaic and specialties include grilled meats and fish. They also offer a buffet. The restaurant opens at 10 am and serves breakfasts, lunches and dinners. For a comfortable atmosphere, try La Table d’Antoine. Enjoy the verandah and creative cuisine in Maison Decoret. Small, yet quaint is the setting for L’Alambic. For more options, ask hotel and casino staff for recommendations to nearby venues.

Attractions/NightLife

To mingle with locals and maybe try your hand in karaoke, there’s the aptly named bar Le Vichy. If you’re not inclined to sing yourself, you can still cheer for your favourite participants. If you want to hit the dance floor, head to Le Loft, open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 pm until 3 am. No cover. During days visit any number of nearby museums like the Valery-Larbaud Museum, the Museo del Opera, the Municipal Museum Vichy, Surreal Musee Francois Boucheix or the Museum of Arts Africa and Asia. For religious sites, try the Church of St Blaise or the Celestine Monastery. Other attractions include the Pavillon Sevigne, the Vichy Opera, and Castel Franc, dating back to the 15th century, with a rebuilt façade performed back in 1880. For shopping convenience, try the Four Paths mall, which also happens to house the casino.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Players Plus programme. Sign up for membership and use your card during slots play to collect points. Members enjoy exclusive invites to special promotions and can receive select discounts. Ask staff for full details.