Grand Aquarium de Touraine — Aquarium in Lussault-sur-Loire
Grand Aquarium de Touraine and its collection
Grand Aquarium de Touraine is an aquarium in Lussault-sur-Loire, France.
Billed as Europe's largest freshwater aquarium, the 5,000 m2 site has 70 tanks, among them a 30-metre freshwater tunnel. Species of the Loire are shown alongside others from oceans worldwide, with 12,000 fish held in two million litres of water.
What the venue says
- a walkthrough shark tunnel
- an eel show
- a shallow koi touch pool area
- interactive children's zones where kids can color pictures that project and come alive on digital screens
- Informative exhibits are provided in both French and English.
- The venue primarily features vending machines for drinks and ice cream rather than a full sit-down restaurant or large café, though an outdoor picnic area is available on-site for visitors bringing their own food.
- Visitors benefit from ample, spacious parking directly outside the facility grounds.
- convenient for visitors navigating with prams or strollers as well as those with reduced mobility
Images of Grand Aquarium de Touraine
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (ages 13 and older) | 16.00 EUR |
| Child (ages 3 to 12) | 12.00 EUR |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Grand Aquarium de Touraine. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Grand Aquarium de Touraine at this time.
Location & map
Lieu dit les Hauts BoeufsLussault-sur-Loire
France
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Grand Aquarium de Touraine.
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sharks -
crocodiles -
jellyfish -
seahorses -
frogs
Exhibits
- native freshwater species from the Loire River
- tropical freshwater habitats
- Indo-Pacific marine life