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Modernising the usual norms, the Barrière Casino Theatre in Toulouse is more than just a casino: it's a festive, cultural multi-leisure centre. Every area has its own atmosphere. Distinguished and accessible, relaxed and refined, spectacular and entertaining: it's the casino for the 3rd millennium.

Covering a total of 14,000 square metres on 3 levels, the casino is established on the Ile du Ramier. It can accommodate up to 329 fruit machines and 19 gaming tables, a 1200-seater theatre, rooms and lounges, three bars and three restaurants, including a 170-seat replica of the legendary Fouquet's restaurant.

The theatre is a traditional concept with modern, refined design, and may be turned into a dinner-and-show (500 seats) or banqueting area (600 seats). It will be a regular venue for concerts by internationally-famous artistes, musical entertainments, one-man shows and musical comedies.

After the Champs-Elysées in Paris and La Croisette in Cannes, Fouquet's has hit the headlines by coming to Toulouse. This upmarket brasserie seats 170, with a further 60 seats on the terrace and a private room (seats 19). Another eating option is the Café Barrière with its delicious buffets and barbecues.

The Barrière Casino Theatre offers visitors 3 bars with very different atmospheres. The Samouraï Lounge Bar is hosted by a DJ and can accommodate 100 people inside and 50 on the terrace. The Central Bar offers a friendly atmosphere at the heart of the Casino's activities, while the Café des Sports and its high-tech décor is the perfect place for following live sporting events on a giant screen.