Aquariums

The Aquarium in Le Cap d’Agde, The Seaquarium in Le Grau du roi - Port Camargue, The Oceanological Observatory in Banyuls-sur-Mer, Mare Nostrum in Montpellier, The Aquarium in Canet en Roussillon...

Aquarium

The Aquarium in Le Cap d’Agde

The Cap d’Agde aquarium was created around two simple ideas: to allow visitors to have the closest possible look at the animals in their natural environment and for the sea-life in the aquarium to have the best possible conditions, thanks to the quality of the installations. The creatures, the events, in a word, the life of the aquarium, is only revealed to those who take the time to pause, to look carefully and to wait for this fascinating world to reveal itself.

Le Cap d’Agde Aquarium - 11 rue des 2 frères - 34300 Cap d'Agde - Tel: +33 (0) 4 67 26 14 21 Website (in French).

The Seaquarium in Le Grau du roi - Port Camargue

You don’t just visit the Seaquarium – you explore it! Once you’ve discovered the Shark Tunnel – our main attraction – there’s lots more to explore; tropical tanks, tanks with jelly fish, Mediterranean fish, and a touch pool where you can stroke our ray fish. Last but not least there’s a giant pool with dolphins and seals. In the Musée de la Mer (Museum of the Sea) you can relive the maritime traditions of a small fishing village, which has become today an important seaside resort and the second Mediterranean fishing port.

Seaquarium - Avenue du Palais de la Mer - BP 106 - Port-Camargue - 30 240 Le Grau du Roi - Tél : + 33 (0)4 66 51 57 57 - Website.

The Saint Jean du Gard Aquarium

There are 55 extraordinary aquariums located right in the middle of the Cevennes, in a 2.500m² site given over to tropical oceans, and Amazonien and Asian rivers, presenting a diverse range of fauna. Outside you can walk around a series of glass-walled pools where you can see different fishes from European lakes and rivers.

Aquarium de Saint Jean du Gard - Avenue de la résistance - 30270 Saint Jean du Gard - Tél : + 33 (0)4 66 85 40 53

The Oceanological Observatory in Banyuls-sur-Mer

Situated in an exceptional site facing the sea and just a few metres from the Cerbère-BanyulsMarine reserve, the Banyuls-sur-Mer aquarium is an integral part of the Observatoire Océanologique (Oceanological Observatory) and has been a window into the Observatory for the public since 1885. This unique aquarium focuses on local flora and fauna by presenting more than 200 species of vegetation, marine invertebrates and fish – all originating from the department of Pyrenees-Orientales. A touch pool allows the visitor real contact with the fascinating and often misunderstood organisms which inhabit this coast.

Banyuls-sur-Mer Aquarium - Observatoire océanologique - Av. Fontaulé - 66650 Banyuls sur Mer - Tél : + 33 (0)4 68 88 73 39 - Website (in French).

Mare Nostrum in Montpellier

The Mare Nostrum Aquarium, first opened on 15 December 2007, is ideally situated at the heart of the leisure and commercial complex, Odysseum, near to the Galilée planetarium. Within its 1500 square metres, it offers the opportunity to find out in depth about the Mediterranean as well as other marine environments. As well as many spectacular attractions and nocturnal visits, there are cultural and educational programmes which raise awareness for young and old alike about the ecological issues concerned in protecting the aquatic fauna.

Mare Nostrum Aquarium - Odysseum - Allée Ulysse - 34000 Montpellier - Tel: +33 (0)4 67 13 05 50 - Website

The Aquarium in Canet en Roussillon

The Canet en Roussillon Aquarium, established by the port since 1983 presents numerous freshwater and marine species in 54 separate tanks. Discover the aquatic flora and fauna of 5 continents traveling through the Mediterranean, the limpid waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Sharks, piranhas, tropical fish, Florida turtles, coelacanths, those messengers from prehistory, iguanas, giant toads, yellow tang and others are all waiting for you to discover them.

Canet Aquarium - Bd de la Jetée (Port) - 66140 Canet en Roussillon - Tel: +33 (0)4 68 80 49 64.