Thrills and spills at the Arcachon Casino

The Casino is located inside Château Deganne, a magnificent building constructed in the mid-19th century. Situated on the edge of the beach, the Casino has been part of the establishment since 1903. At the time, Arcachon was becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination, so it was important to find entertainment, and gambling and live entertainment were ideal. The auditorium, initially reserved for entertainment, was also used to accommodate those wounded in the First World War. The casino was also a strategic location during the Second World War. Indeed, the balls and other festivities made way for a German barracks. The entire Château was taken over by the Germans and used as barracks, rendering the Casino useless.

As a reminder, Arcachon is a very popular seaside resort, coveted by the biggest stars. So if you spend an afternoon at the Casino, you just might bump into a celebrity! A whole programme of entertainment is on offer inside the Château, and its geographical location is an advantage for those who enjoy the sea air. In particular, there are shows and concerts held outdoors during the high season. Once upon a time, this place was a Mecca for gambling and partying, and some of the greatest artists went there, including the eternal icon Edith Piaf, the famous Georges Brassens and the star Gilbert Bécaud.

Arcades would not be what they are without slot machines, and Arcachon has 70 of them. Gamblers get a great deal of satisfaction out of the winnings they can afford thanks to these machines. From the most modern to the most vintage, you can be sure of never being bored and of having plenty of choice. The Casino also has two table games: the Ball Table and the Blackjack Table. Blackjack is one of the most popular games in the world, and is the one most played by everyone who enters a casino. The Arcachon casino has 24 electronic games: 12 English roulette machines and 7 blackjack machines. The gaming experience is different but just as fun, which appeals to the majority of players. Chance is the essence of gambling, but each player adopts a strategy depending on the machine in front of them.

Business and private events can be held in the Salle Impérial. It is fully equipped and can be adapted to accommodate 20 to 100 people and large-scale seminars. On the first floor is the O'Deganne restaurant, where you can enjoy exceptional service every lunchtime and evening. The cuisine is based on fresh seasonal produce, to the delight of all. Quality meals to enjoy in a friendly atmosphere and sober decor. The restaurant can accommodate up to 40 people, and the menu starts at 16 euros.

⭐ Located 300 metres from the beach, Hotel le Dauphin has a great location. You will sleep peacefully as the street is very quiet. Located right next to the beach, enjoy breakfast and head for the coast!

The hotel is only an 8-minute walk from the Arcachon Casino. Its outdoor swimming pool with terrace is the ideal place to enjoy breakfast in the mild Arcachon sunshine.