Grand Aquarium of Touraine, Amboise
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Mini-Châteaux, Aquarium and Pagoda near Amboise
3 attractions · 6h 12min · transit route
Tickets ~€45.5
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About Grand Aquarium of Touraine
The Grand Aquarium of Touraine sits on a former troglodytic farm site in Lussault-sur-Loire, about 5 minutes by car from Amboise along the Loire cycling route. Founded in 1989 by Jean-Claude and Martine Borelly, it has grown into one of the largest freshwater aquariums in France, now managed by the Looping Group. The facility holds 2 million litres of water across 70 tanks, housing over 300 species and thousands of individual animals.
Grand Aquarium of Touraine — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Ticket Prices
General Admission
RecommendedLast entry 1 hour before closing. Reduced rates available for large families with valid card (15€ adult / 11€ child) and disabled visitors + companion (15€ / 11€). Open daily Feb-Nov, reduced winter schedule (Wed + weekends) Nov-Dec. Annual closure early Jan to early Feb.
Family Package
Family TicketPackage for 2 adults + 3 children. Date-specific booking.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 2 nearby attractions for a full day
From €45.5 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The aquarium's shark display is themed around Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's plane, a nod to the Loire Valley's connection to the author of 'The Little Prince'. Saint-Exupéry grew up partly in the region and the wreck-style set design creates an unusual backdrop for watching blacktip reef sharks swim past.
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