Grand Cercle Casino

The Grand-Cercle Casino, a Belle Époque jewel of Aix-les-Bains

The Grand Cercle of Aix-les-Bains is one of the most prestigious casinos in France. Behind its elegant façade hides a fascinating history, linked to the golden age of the spa town. The Aix-les-Bains audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high place of social life, a witness of the splendour of the Belle Époque.

A high place of social life

The Grand-Cercle casino is one of the finest casinos in France and an emblematic place of festivity in Aix-les-Bains. In the time of the thermal golden age, it welcomed high society who came to take the waters and enjoy the games and shows. Besides the gaming rooms, it houses a richly decorated theatre, a witness of the refinement of the Belle Époque in the spa town.

What to see

You admire the elegant façade of the casino and its richly decorated theatre, witnesses of the splendour of the Belle Époque. In front of the entrance, the colourful statues of Juan Ripollés contrast with the classic architecture. It is a major stop of Aix-les-Bains, illustrating the social golden age of the spa town.

Practical information

The Grand-Cercle casino lies in the heart of Aix-les-Bains, reachable on foot. It is a working establishment: the façade can be freely admired, while access to the gaming rooms is reserved for adults and subject to the casino's own conditions. The theatre hosts shows according to its own programme, to be checked before coming.

What is the Grand-Cercle casino of Aix-les-Bains?

It is one of the most prestigious casinos in France, an emblematic place of festivity in Aix-les-Bains, which also houses a richly decorated theatre.

What is there to see at the Grand-Cercle casino?

Its elegant façade, its richly decorated theatre and, in front of the entrance, the colourful statues of Juan Ripollés, in the heart of Aix-les-Bains.