Saint Malo, France is one of the incredibly beautiful cities that are located in the region of Brittany and are well known for their amazing historic architecture as well as numerous cultural aspects. Even some of the hotels in Saint Malo are steeped in history and representative of the incredible architecture that can be found there. The city itself is famous for being the walled city of Brittany and is also the most popular destination for many of the region’s visitors. In addition to the great buildings that comprise the city there are numerous landmarks and places of attraction that draw numerous guests every year.
Among all the great historic aspects of the city there are also numerous dynamic and progressive cultural attractions. The Great Aquarium is one of the city’s finest establishments and is also one of the major aquariums of France. Many people visit the city for this reason alone and even those that aren’t there specifically because of it enjoy a visit to this incredible aquarium while they are there. Almost four hundred thousand visitors will make a trip to the aquarium in a single year which also makes it the second most popular tourist destination throughout Brittany.
The aquarium is a recent addition to the city and was only established in 1996. The project was initiated by Maurice Chicheportiche who saw it open in 1996. Various features and additional attractions have been added to the aquarium throughout the years and it now boasts some of the most incredible elements found in any aquarium in the world. The 3-D movie is both entertaining and educational, as is the case with many of the aquarium’s features. There is also a touch pool, which is attractive to almost all guests and helps to create a connection to marine life and develop an appreciation and respect for the marine environment and its creatures. Another one of the most popular features is the Nautibus, which is a short submarine journey through thousands of fish.
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