Monaco Casino

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-23

Location

The famous Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco, opened in 1863.

Diary References

1874

• January 23: Opening ceremony of the roulette season. Marie describes the crowd as "animaux" (animals) rushing for carriages and eating in the dining hall.

Social Context

• Major social venue for winter season
• Gambling center attracting international society
• Connected to pigeon shooting grounds
• Formal dinners and social events
• Train service from Nice for day trips