What to see in France

The Great Aquarium of Saint Malo

Aquarium de Saint-Malo
Aquarium de Saint-Malo

 

Come and discover the Grand Aquarium of Saint Malo, one of the leading attractions of the Breton port. In all, it presents 600 species and 10,000 animals.

Visit the large Aquarium of Saint Malo during your camping holiday

The Grand Aquarium de Saint Malo is one of the main aquariums in France. It offers nine thematic areas based on the cold and warm seas of the world. Jellyfish and giant Japanese crabs colour the cold and temperate seas aquarium in purple and orange. Rays, seahorses and Atlantic piranhas can be seen.

Anemones at the aquarium
Anemones at the aquarium© Flickr CC - A ADAM

The tropical room is also colourful, with clownfish, scorpionfish, anemones and surgeonfish. Each aquarium provides information about the species and their way of life. Among the attractions not to be missed is the aquarium with sharks - black tips, white tips, lemon sharks - moving gracefully alongside turtles and giant groupers. The circular shape of the aquarium sometimes makes visitors think they are surrounded by sharks... Shivers guaranteed! For total immersion, come aboard one of the eleven "Nautibus" mini submarines. A unique concept in France.

Where to stay?

To help you organise your visit to the Grand Aquarium in Saint Malo and your camping holiday in Ille et Villaine, we have selected some campsites in Saint Malo.

Practical information:

The Grand Aquarium in Saint-Malo is open Monday to Sunday.

Opening hours: From October to February, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In April, June, until 10 July, and September, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. From 11 to 31 August: 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2026 prices: Adults (aged 13 and over): from €18.50; children (aged 4 to 12): from €13.50; free for children under 4.

Contact details:

Avenue du Général Patton

35400 Saint-Malo

Tel: +33 (0) 2 99 21 19 00

Website: aquarium-st-malo.com

 

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