Casino JOA St-Cyprien

Saint-Cyprien is a French commune located in the department of Pyanees-Orientales and the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. The area is one of 7 resorts appointed through the Interministerial Mission for the tourism development of the Languedoc-Roussillon coastline. To begin and to get your bearings, head to Desnoyers Place just outside the town hall, the central square of the village. Over in Place Marble you can find the harbour square with its cafes and artist exhibits. Head to the beach for sun and surf and the various merchants selling their wares. For more souvenirs, there’s the market on Tuesdays from May until September, and Fridays all year.

Gaming

The casino offers 75 classic and video slot machines and video poker terminals ranging in various denominations. Slots start as low as one cent, reaching 2 EUR and video poker goes from one to 50 cents. Popular slots include King Kong Cash and Zorro, while video poker comes in joker poker, draw poker and bonus poker. Try Ball with its 1 EUR minimum, open daily from 8:30 pm until 3 am, Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays until 4 am. Blackjack runs the same hours and has a 5 EUR minimum.

Hotel/Accommodations

Welcome to the Hotel du Port, located by the harbour and just steps from the shops and restaurants. The beach is a mere 250 m away. Rooms come equipped with private balcony or garden access, air conditioning and heating, free wireless internet access and LCD tv.

Dining

Dine in the casino restaurant, serving contemporary cuisine and local seasonal produce. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Thursday through Monday, noon until 2 pm and 7:30 pm to 10 pm, or 11 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Enjoy meals on the terrace overlooking the harbour in L’Atelier. Find contemporary and gourmet cuisine in L’Almandin. For more dining options, ask hotel or casino staff to point you in the direction of those venues that are most popular with tourists and locals.

Attractions/NightLife

Find all your favourite cocktails in JOA Le Bar in the casino. Head to Royale club, with its terrace looking across Saint-Cyprien, and open summers. Walk over to the harbour for leisurely strolls, magnificent views and shopping with its various vendors. In the spring, look for the regatta organized by the yacht club. Also in the spring is the Festival Cypriales. City beautification is in full effect during the Thousand and One Flowers contest. Religious sites in the area include the Church of Saint-Cyprean, built in the 18th century over the remains of a Romanesque church or the Church of Saint-Etienne. Like horses? Visit the equestrian centre. During summers, there’s the Tuesday market (May to September), or Fridays all year round. Other areas of interest include the beaches, the port, the Contemporary Art Centre, Marble Place and the water tower.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Loyalty Club JOA. Use your card to collect points through slots play. Points can be redeemed for discounts in the restaurant and bar or for purchases in the Showcase Club.