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Allée du Pariou
Royat, France
Type: Land Based Status: Open Open: 1874 Link to Website
In July of 1862 the Emperor Napoleon III visits the thermal station, which contributes to attract immense investors.
The Grand Hotel opened in 1865. A first casino opened in 1872. A second casino named Casino Chalet, built in neo-Norman style, in wood and red and wood bricks opened in 1874. It had gambling halls, several rooms for socializing, reading , etc. and restaurant. Project of the architect Cournol. A 700-seat theater designed by architect Carpenter is adjoined in1891-1892- polychrome facade alternates clear stone, brick red, pink and yellow.
The Kursaal comprising a café-restaurant, billiards room and theater room (with vaudeville and comedy) was opened in 1899. It had gambling rooms.
A third casino, the Casino en Planches, called Casino Samie, was open to the public in the period 1892-1895.
In 1919 a fire destroys the Casino Chalet.
In 1919-1921 a new casino was built. In this building still operates the current casino.
CG051760 Current Denom: €0,20
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2019-10-27 Color: Pink
Mold: Clover
Mftr: BG
Inlay: HS-Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG051761 Current Denom: €0,50
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2019-10-27 Color: Brown
Mold: Clover
Mftr: BG
Inlay: HS-Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG051762 Current Denom: €1
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2021-05-14 Color: Blue
Mold: Plain
Mftr: BG
Inlay: R Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG051763 Current Denom: €2
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2021-05-14 Color: Green
Inserts: 3 Black
Mold: House (Denom)
Mftr: BG
Inlay: R Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG051764 Current Denom: €2,50
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2021-05-02 Color: Light Brown
Inserts: 3 Yellow
Mold: House (Denom)
Mftr: Bourgogne et Grasset
Inlay: R Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG051765 Current Denom: €5
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2021-05-14 Color: Red
Inserts: 3 sxs Wh
Mold: House (Denom)
Mftr: BG
Inlay: R Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG051766 Current Denom: €10
Added: 2011-10-30
Last Update: 2021-05-14 Color: White
Inserts: 3 sxs Bk
Mold: House (Denom)
Mftr: BG
Inlay: R Black
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG211129 Obsolete Denom: 5
Added: 2018-09-13
Last Update: 2022-09-18 Color: Blue
Mold: 8Suits
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
5 FRF
CG099240 Obsolete Denom: 20
Added: 2013-02-22
Last Update: 2021-05-05 Color: Green
Inserts: 2 Rd
Mold: Jockey
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: John Benedict
20 FRF
CG259219 Obsolete Denom: 50
Added: 2021-02-03
Last Update: 2021-05-14 Color: Light Green
Inserts: 3 Brown
Mold: Jockey
Inlay: HS Gold
Contributed by: Roy Klein