If you're visiting Saint-Malo for a weekend or longer, don't forget to schedule a visit to the Grand Aquarium. Located at the entrance to Saint-Malo, the Grand Aquarium is home to over 600 species that will amaze young and old alike! After exploring the various areas dedicated to aquatic fauna, you'll appreciate the comfort of a Saint-Malo hotel with sea views.
An unusual journey to discover the seabed
Home to over 11,000 fish of all colors and sizes from a wide range of oceans, the Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo offers an unusual way to explore the seabed. Your journey begins with a discovery of the abysses, the deepest zones of the seas and oceans, followed by the Atlantic Room, which showcases the ecosystems and main species of the Atlantic coastline. The Laboratoire de la Mer will then give you the opportunity to understand the importance and role of plankton, as well as to discover the births of the year in the aquarium's nursery.
A dive into the heart of sharks with the Ring of the Seas
After a stopover in the Mediterranean room, you'll be captivated by the Ring of the Seas, the aquarium's must-see attraction. At the heart of a 600,000-liter volume of water, this circular aquarium gives the impression of being immersed in the midst of Australian bull sharks, zebra sharks, eagle rays, sea turtles, giant grouper and other schools of fish.
The Nautibus, a true-to-life immersion experience
Between the Tropical Hall, a veritable tour of the world's tropical seas and oceans, and the Mangrove Hall, featuring several species of Asian and Amazonian mangroves in aquaterrariums, don't miss the Nautibus excursion. Aboard a sunken galleon with a pirate décor, you'll plunge into a natural marine world with a fabulous backdrop, surrounded by 5,000 fish. Your visit ends with a unique sensory experience in the Bassin Tactile. Here you can come into contact with shellfish, crustaceans and fish such as skates, dogfish and turbot...
The charm of a Saint-Malo hotel with sea view
After all these emotions, you'll appreciate the charm of one of the 41 rooms at the Hôtel de la Cité, a an affordable hotel in St-Malo offering quality service. Ideally located in the heart of the Cité Corsaire and less than 40 meters from the beach, it offers fully-equipped rooms, some with sea views.
