If you want to entertain the kids on your holidays in France this summer and you want an alternative to the beach, then the aquarium at Le Grau du Roi, France, is perfect. The aquarium comes complete with a Shark tunnel (with over 30 different species of shark), a seal and sea-lion observatory and beautiful varieties of jelly fish. In total, the aquarium displays over 1800 fish, turtles, octopuses and eels. The focus of the Seaquarium is very much on educating children of all ages.

We especially liked the collection of tropical fish and the sea museum. The children really liked the Garden area with its hands-on pond. It was worth the day out. It wasn't too expensive and afterwards we had a walk around the marina at Port Camargue and then drove to Aigues Mortes for something to eat.

 

Kids holidays in France: Seaquarium, Le Grau-du-Roi, France

The Aquarium Le Grau du Roi, France, is open every day all year around. During July and August it is open from 10.00 until midnight. In May, June and September, the aquarium stays open from 10.00 until 20.00. During the winter months the aquarium opens from 10.00 until 19.00.

In addition to the displays of sea life, the Seaquarium also carries out educational presentations, research and important conservation projects. Under its Institut Marin, over 20 diving projects are carried out each year around the Mediterranean and the body also participates in a network of aquariums fighting against marine litter. Some long-standing projects include the 20 year study on the population of Seahorses close to the nearby L'Espiguette beach.

 

Getting there:

Seaquarium Le Grau du Roi is situated on the left bank of Le Grau du Roi in the Camargue, next to the Mediterranean Sea. You can reach it quite easily from Montpellier by taking the D21 (to Perols) and then the D62 (past La Grande Motte). From Nimes, take the D34 at junction 27 on the A9, then pick up the D61 towards La Grand Motte. When you get into Le Grau du Roi, head for Port Camargue. It is fairly well signposted until you get near to it!

Opening times:

• • 9.300am to 11.00pm - From 1st July to 31 August
  • 9.30am to 7.30pm - September, April, May, June 
  • 9.30am to 6.30pm - October to March 

It is recommended that you allow at least 2 hours to see all the attractions and exhibits. Visit Seaquarium Le Grau du Roi for more information. For more activities for children in the South of France please see 10 adventures for Children in South of France.

 

 

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