A major piece of Chamonix’s downtown history is entering a transitional chapter. The City of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has officially announced that the Casino Le Royal ceased all operations on June 4, 2026, marking the expiration of an 18-year public service delegation (DSP) contract.
The closure leaves residents with questions, largely due to a decision by the previous municipal majority not to issue a call for the renewal of the casino’s operating delegation. As the contract expires, the municipality is stepping in to assume full financial control of the historic property.
As the owner of the building since 2010, the City of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is financially absorbing the conclusion of the DSP contract.
