Cash game poker is poker in its purest form. Here, every chip placed on the table has real value. You can sit down at any time, play a few hands, or stay all evening. You have complete freedom: you can join and leave the game as you wish, depending on your budget.
At Club Pierre Charron, the capital's most popular poker room, fourteen cash game tables welcome players from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. in a cozy setting. Players can enjoy No Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha, the two most popular variants of modern poker. This club offers a wide range of stakes. Games are played in a wide variety of rooms, including a High Stacks lounge. The tables and chips are all equipped with RFID technology, which ensures automated pot tracking, greater security in counting, and smoother games where more hands are played. Open tables and the number of players waiting are visible live on the website, and admission is free upon presentation of ID.
At Club Barrière Paris, cash games embody the tradition of chic poker on the Champs-Élysées. In a cozy 1,300 m² setting designed by Bruno Borrione, players compete at Texas Hold'em No Limit tables. Games start at €2/€4, with a minimum buy-in of €200, an accessible format for players who want to discover the game in a club setting. In the evening, the tables often ramp up the intensity with limits of €5/€5, €5/€10, and even €10/€20, depending on the turnout and the profile of the participants. A VIP room also hosts high-limit games, up to $50/$50, reserved for experienced players and enthusiasts of the beautiful game. All tables are equipped with RFID technology, ensuring flawless fluidity and transparency.
At Club Circus Paris, cash games are a big deal. From 1:00 p.m., the Texas Hold'em No Limitstables come alive. Games start at €2/€4, making it an accessible format for both amateurs and regular players. In the evening, the action intensifies with higher limits, up to €5/€10 depending on the table. The dealers ensure a smooth pace, and RFID technology guarantees transparent tracking of the pots. The Club Circus cash game appeals with its energy and authenticity.
For those who love instant thrills, cash games are ideal: they allow you to observe, learn, manage your emotions, and progress without any time constraints. But they also require discipline, good bankroll management, and the ability to know when to stop.
Tournaments are a whole different adventure. All players start with the same number of chips, and only one will make it to the end. Here, the suspense builds as the tables empty, the stacks melt away, and the tension rises. The buy-in is fixed: once paid, there are no surprises on the budget, unless re-entry is allowed.
After organizing the biggest tournaments of their time in partnership with the WPT and Winamax for the Winamax Poker Tour final, Club Pierre Charron has made cash games its specialty, becoming the go-to poker room in Paris.
We cheer each other on, chat, and share our best hands. At Club Circus Paris, the poker mecca of the 16th arrondissement, Texapoker tournaments attract hundreds of players every week. From the €250 Monday Circus to the weekend Superstack, the variety of formats means there's something for everyone. The blind levels progress gradually, allowing players to feel comfortable and think carefully about their moves. Major poker festivals are regularly organized, such as the UDSO, which takes place in November.
Club Barrière also offers several weekly events: the Classique du Mardi (€200) and the Santos Dumont (€250). Playing in a tournament means immersing yourself completely in poker. It's an experience where patience, strategy, and risk management take precedence over the pursuit of immediate gain. Festivals are also organized there, such as the BPT.
Cash games appeal to players because of their freedom and intensity. They are the perfect format for players who like to control their time, adjust their bets according to their mood, and take on a variety of opponents in endless games. They are also the format of choice for regulars and strategists, those who come back several nights a week and see each hand as a micro-challenge.
Tournaments appeal to the competitive spirit. They tell a story, with a beginning, middle, and end. They are filled with intense emotions: the satisfaction of a life-saving double-up, the tension of the final hands before the final table, the joy of winning a trophy. Tournaments require endurance, concentration, but above all, the desire to surpass oneself.
For those who are curious about Parisian gaming clubs, it is often best to start with a small tournament. The budget is fixed, the rules are clear, and the atmosphere is friendly. You learn quickly, observe others, and share a real table experience.
Cash games, on the other hand, are more suitable for those who already have a few hours of practice online or with friends and want to progress at their own pace. It is also the most immersive format for experiencing poker in all its intensity. Whichever format you choose, remember that poker is a game of strategy and enjoyment. Set yourself a reasonable budget, play fair, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Parisian clubs.
Where to play in Paris?
Our favorite places:
Club Pierre Charron
62 rue Pierre Charron – 75008 Paris
7 days a week from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
www.clubpierrecharron.com
Club Circus Paris
37-39 Boulevard Murat,
75116 Paris
Every day from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
www.circus-poker.com
Club Barriere
104 av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
Every day, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
01 76 21 20 00
The Club Barrière website
Recommended age
From 18 to 99 years old
Average duration
2 h
