THE AQUARIUM OF THE ROCK OF CURIOSITIES
An aquarium with over 2,000 specimens and objects, and a butterfly garden with a wide range of species in Granville.
Unique, the Roc des Curiosités now exhibits over 2,000 specimens and objects. With four different worlds to explore, you’ll be guided through 20 stages of discovery by a guided tour and a welcome booklet. This "parcours de curiosités" is designed to showcase the collections to their best advantage. A butterfly garden features a wide range of species from every continent. Its walls are the setting for paintings by Guillaume Masson, and are well worth a look. Next, you’ll pass through the mineral palace, a veritable masterpiece in which various representations are depicted in this form. Then there’s the enchantment of shells, with sculptures and creations using 3 tonnes of coral! Last but not least, the aquarium remains the centerpiece of the facility, with its multicoloured fish and shellfish from our coasts, whose meals, three times a day, are a spectacle in themselves. Last but not least, the place also offers a variety of one-off events, exhibitions and workshops for young and old alike. A tea room and small restaurant on the terrace, overlooking Granville Bay, make for a pleasant end to the visit. Bottom line: kids love it here, and everyone will appreciate the setting, the originality and the plurality of what’s on offer. The boutique is very nice, and rounds off an equally nice visit.
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Quality Tourism. Open all year round. Low season: daily 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6:30pm. High season: daily from 10am to 7pm. Free for children under 4. Adults: €9. Children (aged 4 to 14): €6. Students: €7. Vacation vouchers. Children welcome. Guided tour. Restaurant. Store.
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- La première partie montre des insectes morts, dommage qu'il manque d'explications
- La deuxième partie est l'aquarium : sympa mais les bassins sont vraiment très petits pour les poissons...
- La troisième partie est le point fort du musée : une multitude de sculptures et décors en coquillages, juste incroyable !! C'est ce qui décroche les 4 étoiles