Casino Barriere de Montreux

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Casino Barriere de Montreux story

The resort of Montreux has been known since the 19th century as the Swiss Riviera, attracting tourists with its mild climate, magnificent lake, green landscapes and abundance of grapes. Casino Montreux was built in 1881, in 1903 the building was improved. The establishment has attracted many musicians, from classical symphony orchestras to popular rock, blues and jazz performers. Since 1967, the casino has hosted an annual Jazz Festival. In 1971, during a performance by American singer Frank Zappa, an enthusiastic fan fired a rocket launcher and set fire to the building, which was eventually badly damaged. The episode was echoed in a Deep Purple song called Smoke on the Water.

By 1975, the building had been fully restored.

The Casino Barrière de Montreux is among the establishments operated by the French company Groupe Barrière. The founder of the family business, François André, started the business by opening a hotel and casino in Deauville in 1912. After his death, the business passed into the hands of his nephew Lucien Barrière and his children. For more than a hundred years a small business has developed into a large corporation, covering a network of hotels, casinos, restaurants, sports clubs and entertainment centers in France, Switzerland, Egypt and Morocco. The centenary of the company in 2012 was celebrated with extraordinary luxury and glamor.

Casino Barriere de Montreux casino

Casino Barrière Montreux is a modern establishment with a magnificent decoration: red carpeting, red walls and floor, bright lighting, which creates a special festive atmosphere. The casino is constantly hosting various entertainment events, such as live music, bingo and comedy shows.

The casino is open every day from 10:00: from Sunday to Wednesday it is open until 3:00, on Thursday - until 4:00, on Friday and Saturday the opening hours are extended until 5:00.

The gambling area has 377 machines and 26 tables for games. Table variations available:

• Blackjack;
• Boule;
• Roulette (English, French);
• Poker;
• Baccarat (Punto Banco);
• Casino War;
• Sic Bo;
• Stud Poker;
• Texas Hold'em Poker;
• Ultimate Texas Hold'em.

Many of the electronic machines installed at Barrière de Montreux are connected to progressive jackpots. Video poker is also available.

Entertainment

The casino owners are the creators of a unique concept of a complete vacation where all entertainment is concentrated in one place. Casino Barriere de Montreux is known primarily as the venue for the Jazz Festival. Every year in early July the institution and the whole city for 16 days becomes a platform for performances of both famous and novice musicians. Such famous performers as Ella Fitzgerald, Sting, David Sanborn, Eric Clapton, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Radiohead, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas and many others have sung here.

Montreux is closely tied to the history of Queen, as the casino was home to the band's recording studio, Mountain Studios, from 1979 to 1993. The city has a monument to frontman Freddie Mercury, and the casino is home to the band's museum (free admission).

Travelers from Russia try to visit the monument to the famous writer Vladimir Nabokov, who lived and died in Montreux.

The city is called the Swiss Riviera and is picturesquely set on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. The city's promenade is a special promenade with cafes, open-air art exhibitions, a botanical garden and a sea of flowers.

To get a closer look at Switzerland's natural beauty, you can take a train ride on the Golden Pass Line, a special rail route that offers panoramic views of the mountain scenery from the modern carriages. Another entertaining railroad journey takes you to the Rocher de Neu mountain - the train rides up to the top on an ancient cog bridge. Children and adults alike will love a ride on the Swiss Chocolate Train: the train travels for 9 hours through some of the country's most scenic areas straight to the Caller chocolate factory.

Services

Guests can try their luck at Blackjack, Punto Banco and Casino War, bet on color in roulette and number in Sic Bo, and bluff poker.

The casino has several blackjack tables, some of which allow side bets. There are Texas Hold 'Em and Ultimate Texas Hold'em games (1 table for each variation). In addition, vacationers are offered several roulette tables, electronic roulette. Boule is a basic version of the old French roulette. Other card table games include Baccarat (Punto Banco), Casino War, Sic Bo.

Between the lake and the mountains, the gambling house has a magnificent swimming pool, which is open from 10:30 to 19:00. Atrium guests also have access to conference rooms, a dance floor, restaurants and bars.

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Restaurants

There are 6 restaurants and bars in the atrium. The nearby J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux offers two dining establishments.

• Le Fouquet's Montreux was opened in 2019. The restaurant with a terrace and views of Lake Geneva and the Alps offers fine cuisine.
• In the cozy atmosphere of the elegant Asian restaurant Le Palais Bonheur, guests can try delicious new dishes and unusual ice cream.
• L'Entracte offers European, American, Swiss cuisine at moderate prices. It is a non-smoking establishment.
• In Le Saxo Beach (beach bar) you can buy dishes for children, drinks and just relax while enjoying the beautiful views.
• In the cozy Le Bar des Sports you can watch sporting events on the big screen. Pizza, paninis and various drinks are served here.
• L'Escadrille is smoke-free. The bar is stylishly decorated and has an outdoor terrace.
• The J5 La Brasserie is located on the second floor of the hotel complex. Chef Antonin Hex cooks in the facility.
• La Terrasse J5 is located on the first floor of the hotel, there are cozy armchairs and small tables, as well as VIP seats and, of course, an extensive menu.
  

Loyalty program

To enter the casino, all you need to do is present your Barrière Casino card. If you do not have one, you will need an ID card.

The Barrière Casino Loyalty Card consists of four levels, which are defined in points: 0, 10,000, 100,000 and 400,000. The allocation is automatic, depending on the number of points earned during the year. Each level offers its own special benefits. You can find out more about the loyalty program on the official website or at the front desk directly in the casino building.

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