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 FAQ

       Frequently Asked Questions

 

When I get to the Aquarium, will it be easy to find parking?

Yes, there is a big car park opposite the Aquarium and it’s free.
Free shuttle from 10:00 to 19:00 every ¼ hour in July and August from the Port of Vannes.

 

What are the visiting times at which the Aquarium is least crowded?

  • We advise you to come early in the morning when the Aquarium opens, to avoid the more crowded moments of the day and to come when the weather is nice.
  • During the summer holidays, weekends are less crowded than weekdays.
 

Can I take photos or videos of the fish?

 
  • We ask you not to take photos to avoid scaring the fish.
  • You are allowed to film the fish but you must not use your flash.
   
 

What are the “biggest species” of the Aquarium?

 

You won't be let down if you wish to see the bigger species. Come and shudder in the company of the black finned sharks, the Nile crocodile, 30 year old green turtles, the suckerfish, the green Moray eel (measuring more than 2 metres long), etc.

   
 

Are there any rare species at Vannes Aquarium?

 

At Vannes Aquarium you will be able to see some very rare species:

   
 

What are the visiting conditions required for groups?

 

You will find all the information concerning group visits on the Groups page.

 
 

For groups, what are the conditions required for free admission for the group leader?

 

1 group leader for 20 admissions.

   
 

Are dogs allowed?

 

Our friend the dog is not allowed into the Aquarium, even on a lead.

 
 

What else can we do in the area?

 

On leaving Vannes Aquarium, there are plenty of other leisure activities in the area.:

  • The Butterfly Garden : Magnificent butterflies flying freely in a tropical jungle
  • Cruises on the Golfe du Morbihan (Gulf of Morbihan): Navix and La Compagnie des Iles
  • Exhibition Hall: several exhibitions, trade fairs, and events all year round (consult the programme: www.lechorus.com )
  • Walks : Very pleasant walks can be made from the Aquarium, along the Golfe du Morbihan (Gulf of Morbihan) as far as the Conleau Peninsula
   
 

Food

 
  • During the summer season at Vannes Aquarium, there is a bar service, brassere, crêperie (pancakes), and icecreams on the terrace.
  • You can also picnic on the grass.
   
 

Where to stay?

 

The town of Vannes has many accommodation possibilities (hotels, gîtes (self-catering), campsites, etc.) and lots of restaurants. Vannes Area Tourist Office

   
 

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  Aquarium du Golfe - Parc du Golfe du Morbihan - 56000 Vannes France - Tél : +33(0)2 97 40 67 40
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