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1890: birth of the spa town of Besancon-les-Bains and creation of the company Compagnie des Bains Salins de la Mouillère ,on the site of Mouillère, close to the Doubs.
Was built a luxurious beach resort including a spa, a casino and the Hotel des Bains, all surrounded by gardens and parks near the station.
The building of the casino started in August 3, 1891 and was completed July 10, 1892.
Operating seasons after war:
1948 to 1964
1966-201
The Société Touristique et Thermale de la Mouillère (trade name Le Pacha) was
registered 11 July 1966 and manages the games continuously since that year.
Today, downtown, facing one of the most beautiful drives French, the Casino Barrière de Besançon is hidden in the walls of a beautiful XIX century building protected by the monuments of France.
CG197945 Added: 2018-03-19
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
From "Les Bains Salins de la Moulière-Besançon et les eaux salées de Miserey, 1891" Source www.gallica.bnf.fr.
CG164312 Added: 2016-06-09
Last Update: 2018-03-19 Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
From "Publicité des Guides Joannes, 1895-1896" Source www.gallica.bnf.fr
CG164313 Added: 2016-06-09
Last Update: 2018-03-19 Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
From "Publicité des Guides Joannes, 1895-1896" Source www.gallica.bnf.fr
CG165001 Added: 2016-06-19
Last Update: 2018-03-19 Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
From "Les eaux chlorurées sodiques fortes... - la cure balnéothérapique 1895" Source www.gallica.bnf.fr.
Casino-gambling(petits chevaux and other games)
CG191263 Added: 2017-12-29
Last Update: 2018-03-19 Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
From "L´Afrique du Nord Illustrée, 5.22.1926" Source www.gallica.bnf.fr.