Convention Center

Inaugurated in 1974, the Palais des Congrès is one of Le Touquet’s most striking examples of modern architecture. Built on the site of the former palace destroyed during World War II, it was designed by architect Pierre Dufau in a sleek, functional style. Its clean geometric lines, vast glass façades, and unapologetically contemporary design stand in contrast to the resort’s traditional seaside architecture, yet blend in with a certain elegance. Today, the building hosts a wide range of events year-round, trade fairs, conferences, shows, and cultural gatherings, and also houses the Tourist Office. Right next door, you’ll find one of Le Touquet’s most iconic landmarks: the Casino Barrière. This prestigious venue was built in 1913 on the site of an even older residence, the Château de Daloz. Despite its name, it was no medieval fortress but rather the grand home of Alphonse Daloz, the man who founded Le Touquet. It was Daloz who first had the idea of planting pine trees to stabilise the dunes and create, in the heart of the sand, what would become a future seaside resort. His estate gradually shaped Le Touquet’s forested district. Converted into a casino and later partially destroyed during the war, the building was rebuilt in the 1950s and fully renovated in the 2000s. Today it houses gaming rooms, restaurants, and entertainment venues, keeping alive the glamorous spirit of the Roaring Twenties, when Parisian and British high society would gather here to gamble, dance, or simply be seen. Steeped in history, rich in architecture, and buzzing with leisure, it perfectly captures Le Touquet’s unique spirit, where tradition meets modernity.