The original palace of chance
Charles Garnier's Belle Epoque masterpiece remains the archetype every European casino is measured against. Baccarat, roulette and chemin de fer are dealt beneath frescoed ceilings.
The public rooms are open to anyone who meets the admission and dress requirements; the private salons further inside require a higher stake and a stricter dress code after 8pm.
Pair a visit with the Opera Garnier next door and the Café de Paris terrace outside — both part of the same 19th-century complex.