| Information | Details |
| 📍 Address | ZA Pont des Chèvres, 03160 Bourbon-l’Archambault, France |
| 📞 Phone | +33 4 70 67 15 39 |
| 🌐 Website | casino-vichy.partouche.com |
| 🕐 Opening Hours | Sun–Thu 10 AM – 2 AM; Fri, Sat & eves 10 AM – 3 AM; table games from 8 PM |
| 🚗 Parking | Free on-site car park (≈ 200 spaces) |
| ♿ Accessibility | Single-level venue, wheelchair access likely |
| 🎰 Slot Machines | 75 machines (from €0.01), progressive jackpots |
| 🎲 Table Games | 2 blackjack tables, 2 Boule 2000; 10 electronic roulette, 7 electronic blackjack |
| 🃏 Poker | No poker room |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | Yes – “L’Étable” (regional French cuisine) |
| 🍸 Bar | Lounge bar “Excalibar” with snacks & cocktails |
| 🛏️ On-site Hotel | None |
About the Casino de Bourbon-l’Archambault
The casino sits on a gentle rise at the edge of Bourbon-l’Archambault, a spa town famous since Roman times for its hot mineral springs and dominated by the medieval fortress of the Dukes of Bourbon. Visitors coming from Moulins or the surrounding farmland reach the gaming hall in minutes, yet still enjoy views of the rolling hedged landscape that characterises the Bourbonnais countryside.
Owned by Groupe Vikings, the building opened on 1 October 2007 after a full redevelopment that gave it a playful medieval style in tribute to the town’s heritage. Inside, a single-level plan makes movement easy between the 75-machine slots room, two Boule 2000 tables and the electronic roulette and blackjack stations added in later upgrades. A cinema and 350-seat show auditorium share the complex, hosting national touring acts, exhibitions and local cultural events throughout the year.
In June 2024 the slots hall received a modern refresh that widened the aisles and introduced the latest cabinet designs, while a new ISO 9001 certification obtained in November 2024 underlines the venue’s focus on service quality and responsible gaming. Together with its regional restaurant L’Étable and the Excalibar lounge, the casino provides a compact but lively entertainment hub that complements the town’s thermal baths and château tours.
Games Available
| Game Type | Details | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Slot Machines | 75 machines, classic and video, progressive jackpots | From 10 AM daily |
| Electronic Roulette | 10 terminals | From 10 AM daily |
| Electronic Blackjack | 7 terminals | From 10 AM daily |
| Boule 2000 | 2 traditional tables | From 8 PM |
| Blackjack | 2 traditional tables | From 8 PM |
| Poker Cash Games | Not available | — |
| Bingo | Not offered | — |
The gaming room features seventy-five slot machines, ranging from one-cent classics to modern video cabinets linked to progressive jackpots. New titles are added several times a year to keep the line-up fresh, while wide aisles and a single-level layout make the space easy to navigate for all visitors.
Fans of electronic table games will find ten roulette stations and seven blackjack stations. Each terminal is connected to a live wheel or dealer feed, giving players the feel of a traditional table with the comfort of individual touch-screens and lower minimum bets. These electronic games are active from the moment the doors open at ten in the morning, making them popular with daytime guests and beginners looking to learn at their own pace.
Traditional table play starts at eight in the evening. Two blackjack tables offer a friendly, low-stake atmosphere, and two Boule 2000 tables provide a fast and simple alternative to roulette that remains a regional favourite. The casino does not run poker or bingo, choosing instead to focus on a compact selection of slots and classic tables that fits the venue’s size and local audience.
The Restaurant & Bar at the Casino de Bourbon-l’Archambault
| Name | Type | Hours | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| L’Étable | Regional French brasserie | Sun–Tue 12 00–13 30 & 19 15–21 15 Fri–Sat 12 00–13 30 & 19 45–22 00 Closed Wed–Thu |
Seasonal menus, 50 covers, countryside dishes |
| Excalibar | Lounge / piano bar | Follows casino hours | Cocktails and regional wines, hot snacks and pizzas available at any time in the slots hall |
L’Étable sits just off the gaming floor and offers a short menu built around local produce from the Bourbonnais. Traditional terrines, Charolais beef and seasonal vegetables appear alongside lighter salads and daily specials. Service is split into two sittings for lunch and dinner with later hours on Friday and Saturday to suit night-time players. The room seats fifty guests and reservations are recommended at weekends or on show nights.
A few steps away, Excalibar stretches across the casino’s relaxation space. Soft lighting, piano music on selected evenings and wide views over the surrounding countryside create an easygoing atmosphere for a pre-dinner apéritif or a late drink after the tables close. The bar stocks classic cocktails and a concise list of regional wines. For visitors feeling peckish outside restaurant hours, staff serve pizzas and jarred bistro dishes directly in the slot-machine area so play never has to pause.
Hotels Nearby
| Hotel Name | Distance | Stars | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hôtel Montespan Talleyrand | ~1 km | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Historic building garden pool on-site restaurant |
| Hôtel des Thermes | ~800 m | ⭐⭐ | Budget rates family rooms free parking |
| Résidence La Parfumerie | ~600 m | ⭐⭐⭐ | Self-catering studios 50 m from thermal baths |
Grand Hôtel Montespan Talleyrand is the town’s flagship address. Housed in an elegant eighteenth-century mansion it offers forty rooms and studios overlooking a formal garden. Guests appreciate the seasonal outdoor pool and the direct footpath that leads to the medieval château and spa district. A traditional restaurant serves regional dishes and breakfast is taken in a glass-roofed winter garden.
A short walk closer to the town centre Hôtel des Thermes occupies a converted 1850 bourgeois house now rated two stars. Rooms are simple yet comfortable many with balconies or garden views. The property provides free private parking and a small terrace restaurant that focuses on local produce. Its location between the thermal baths and the casino makes it popular with spa visitors who plan an occasional evening at the tables.
Travellers seeking apartment freedom often book Résidence La Parfumerie. This modern three-star residence sits fifty metres from the thermal complex and less than ten minutes on foot from the gaming hall. Fully equipped studios include kitchenettes a shared laundry and a small fitness space while a leafy patio offers outdoor seating during the warmer months.