Near the main city beach of Biarritz Grande Beach – a luxury casino building "Municipal", built in the beginning of XX century in the style of "Belle Epoque". At the end of the last century the building was restored, and is now accepting gambling guests Biarritz in its full splendor. Around the casinos are located on city blocks where you can see a lot of monuments of architecture and history of churches, cathedrals, mansions, and old port and the sea museums and art of the East.

In the late XIX – early XX century, Biarritz, once a former fishing village, had fame as a resort for the wealthy, noble or famous travelers. Including, Biarritz has attracted celebrities from Russia – for example, Feodor Chaliapin, Anton Chekhov. In such a place that gathered the wallets of the world, could not be opened upscale casino.

The opening of the casino "Municipal" was held in August 1901. It immediately became the center of attraction of tourists, among whom were players from all over the world, fans of late-night entertainment show. On the stage of the casino Municipal" was made by the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt. After almost 20 years in the "Municipal" premiere new dance the Charleston.

And currently, the casino Municipal" you can try your luck on the green baize or in the game of roulette, as well as in a hall with slot machines. In addition, the casino building is a regular venue for various social events of the highest level. So, here already twice (in 2010 and 2013) was held "Russian ball" with the participation of leading artists of Opera and ballet, including "stars of the Bolshoi theatre. It is possible that the modern "Russian ball" is a continuation of the tradition of "Russian seasons" of the early XX century, when autumn and winter Biarritz took a huge number of travelers from Russia.