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Casino de Monte-Carlo: Grand Salons Privés & Gaming Floor

Step inside the gilded heart of the Belle Époque, where European royalty and screen legends have staked fortunes. The Casino de Monte-Carlo is the definitive Monte Carlo icon — opulent, theatrical, and utterly bucket-list.

What to expect

The ornate atrium sets the tone immediately: gilded ceiling mosaics, sculpted nymphs, and the faint click of chips. The Grands Salons Européens open for daytime tours, revealing neoclassical interiors unchanged since Charles Garnier's era. From 2 PM the roulette wheels spin, and the Salons Privés — reserved for serious players — provide an atmosphere of hushed, high-stakes theatre. Dress code is strictly smart-elegant; jackets are the norm after dusk.

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Casino de Monte-Carlo (Société des Bains de Mer — official)
EUR 17 daytime visit (Grands Salons Européens); gaming access included with entry from 2 PM; private gaming rooms by arrangement
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Good to know

The Casino is a short walk from Port Hercule up the hill via Casino Square. Daytime visits require a passport (no Monaco residents admitted). Pre-book private salon access via SBM concierge. All-aboard times in Monaco are typically early evening, giving ample time for a pre-dinner session.

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Luxury cruises that call at Monte Carlo — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Sirena
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from $2,219
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