If Saint-Malo, the corsair city is a site to visit without hesitation in Ille-et-Vilaine at the gates of the Côtes d'Armor, you will find a nugget: this magnificent Grand Aquarium de St Malo.
An aquatic universe located at the entrance to Saint-Malo, less than 40 km from the city of Saint-Malo. Camping ErquyIn this area, you will occupy children and adults, make them dream and understand the marine biodiversity.
So open your eyes wide and discover more than 11,000 animals and 600 species.
The 9 main themes of the St Malo aquarium
The Atlantic room, with its 7 aquariums, will make you discover the species of our Atlantic Ocean, that you think you know. But beware of congers!
And why not go and meet the colourful fish in the Mediterranean room with its 10 aquariums, the octopus known as the "chameleon of the seas", which may give you a demonstration of its intelligence.
And even more colourful, the tropical world will fill your eyes. The fish of the coral reefs compete in colour and originality. It's a little trip around the world and fantasy: dragon eel, stone fish, flying scorpion fish....
Pass through the mangrove if you want to see piranhas without the risk of being bitten! You will discover the aquatic forest formed by the mangrove trees, which plays a vital role in the reproduction and protection of animals.
Ah! you will love the unmissable ring of the seas at the Saint-Malo aquarium. It will give you the impression of being on an enchanted merry-go-round of sharks, turtles, giant groupers and other schools of fish.
The abyssal room will plunge you into the darkness of the deep: giant crabs, pine cone fish and especially the flash fish that will dazzle you!
For young and old privateers, visit the sunken ship, a pirate-set galleon in 10,000 litres of water overrun by blacktip sharks, leopard rays and the great Napoleon fish.
We then arrive at the sea laboratory, which is not only the nursery of the Grand Aquarium de St-Malo but also the place where you will discover the importance of plankton and the notions of food chains.
To finish, what could be better than a touch pool to touch and caress a ray, a dogfish of the small species that can be seen while diving in Erquy, feed the Koi carp... an unforgettable interaction.
The 2 attractions of the Aquarium Malouin
The Abyssal Descender:
This is theattraction in St Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine that you will not see anywhere else in the world. This simulator sends you into the depths of this immense ocean in a few minutes. A journey during which you will see atypical jellyfish, flash fish, lantern fish and surprising creatures...
This mini-submersible from the Grand Aquarium malouin takes you on a real and imaginary underwater journey less than an hour from the campsite Les Roches in Erquy. This is the exclusive show of the Saint-Malo aquarium. Not to be missed!
Prices and opening hours of the St Malo aquarium
Prices :
Open ticket : valid for the visit of the Grand Aquarium and the 2 attractions
Adult ( 13 years old and more) : 16.50 €
Child ( 4 to 12 years old) : 12.00 €
Child (0 to 3 years old) : free
Person with reduced mobility ( preferential rate because Anneau des mers and Nautibus are not accessible)
Adult ( 13 years old and more) : 12.40 €
Child ( 4 to 12 years old) : 8.40 €
Child (0 to 3 years old) : free
Opening hours:
The Saint-Malo Aquarium is open from:
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in the off-season
- 10:00 am to 7:00 pm during school holidays
- 9:30 am to 8:00 pm in July and August
- 9:30 am to 9:00 pm from 14 July to 15 August
Find out the prices of the Saint-Malo aquarium on the online ticketing service as well as the various special offers of the moment.
Go to the aquarium of Saint Malo:
By way of the coast, it will take you about 44 km and less than 1 hour to reach the site of the Grand Aquarium. You will then pass Cap-Fréhel, with its breathtaking landscapes, you will cross the Fresnaye bay, a good spot for cockle fishing, and why not, when arriving in Matignon, take the "Saint-Malo by the coast" route and visit Dinard and its typical large houses.
Here you are in the corsair city of Saint-Malo, enjoy your day with a nice walk on the ramparts and why not a little shopping after a good Breton pancake.
