Last Updated on March 27, 2025
Cannes is a glamourous resort city on the French Riviera known for its film festival, stunning coastline, and vibrant nightlife. It’s one of the most famous destinations in the South of France, attracting celebrities, jet-setters and travelers like my family and friends seeking a mix of relaxation and excitement.
The destination provides thoughtful contemplation, as it rests overlooking the bright bluish waves of the Mediterranean Sea reflecting the enduring Hispano-Moorish ambience in a picture-perfect postcard setting.
For almost a century, the iconic Casino Royal Palm has embodied timeless elegance. In the roaring 20’s era, Eugène Cornuché – visionary promoter and founder of the Deauville casino – suggested to Mayor André Capron the idea of building Europe’s first summer casino in Cannes. It would be named “Palm Beach Casino,” in reference to the wealthy Florida beach town.
In 1939, the resort campaigned to host the Venice Film Festival. But on September 1, the festival’s opening day, the organizers cancelled the event after German troops had just invaded Poland. Europe was in total chaos, and the Palm Beach Casino shut down and after decades of decadence, time stood completely still for the property.
Rooted in the glamour of the Belle Époque and celebrating Cannes’ enduring passion for gaming, especially for high rollers, the once glitzy, elegant resort was reborn through a partnership between Partouche Casino and the Palm Beach Group. Reimagined by the architectural duo Caprini & Pellerin, the revival ushers in an exciting new chapter for the iconic venue.
The resort now celebrates the passion for gaming in a theatrical setting. A blend of softness and sharp lines, smooth surfaces and raw textures creates an immersive experience.
The Art Deco style has been reinterpreted with a contemporary vision inspired by fashion and cinema, creating a unique environment. The project honors Jean-Michel Frank and draws on American Bauhaus for its simplicity and monumentality, while touches of Dadaism and Surrealism challenge conventions and add an audacious flair.
Casino Layout and Adaptable Spaces
The casino features a spacious main hall, two intimate areas, and an entertainment zone that includes a bar and a stage. The exclusive spaces, enhanced with fake balconies and elegant curtains, creates a cozy and welcoming ambiance.
The interior is adorned with a palette of peach shades, inspired by the building’s historical archives and reflecting the original color of its façade. Textile patterns, influenced by the world of fashion, are paired with pastel and peach tones, flowing seamlessly onto a geometric carpet design.
Impressive Designer Theme
Caprini & Pellerin architecture and interior design firm specializes in residential, commercial and hospitality projects, with a team of over 50 professionals. Driven by passion, each team member contributes their expertise to create timeless spaces of authentic luxury.
Founded by Kevin Caprini and Jerry Pellerin, two partners with complementary backgrounds, the firm focuses on bespoke design with a deep respect for the environment, inspired by the Mediterranean art of living.
Each project is unique, blending architecture and interior design to create spaces where modern epicureans can thrive. Based in Cannes, the firm also undertakes international projects, with a portfolio that includes La Guérite in St. Barth (French Caribbean), large-scale eco-resorts and developments in the Middle East and upcoming food and beverage ventures in the USA and Greece.
About Palm Beach
2019, Caprini & Pellerin was awarded the prestigious commission to restore the iconic Palm Beach. Collaborating closely with local artisans and partners, the firm was entrusted with overseeing both the exterior and interior architecture of the project. Their work includes the acclaimed restaurant La Petite Maison, the event hall, the fitness and spa center, the exclusive Jean-Paul Members’ Bar and the legendary casino.
Inaugurated in 1928, Palm Beach has long been a cornerstone of Riviera history. A prestigious venue for lavish galas, it has served as the backdrop for numerous films and continues to embody elegance, glamour, and hospitality — a true symbol of the French Riviera.
