The Aquarium du Grand Lyon

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The Aquarium du Grand Lyon is one of the top attractions in the capital city of the Rhone-Alpes region. Lyon is known for a variety of highlights, including its standing as one of the capitals of gastronomy in Europe, its amazing Renaissance architecture, and its centuries-old monuments and ruins. It is also a vibrant city that offers many contemporary amenities and attractions as well. The aquarium in Lyon France falls into the category of new attractions (as compared to the Roman ruins, for instance, on Fourviere Hill). The Lyon Aquarium attractions are plentiful and exciting enough to keep your entire family or group entertained for at least a full-day excursion.

The Aquarium in Lyon France is situated in a district called La Mulatiere. This section of the city is near the confluence of the Saone and Rhone Rivers and is a quickly developing and popular part of Lyon. Although this attraction is somewhat off the beaten path, it is still only a short walk or a quick metro ride to other attractions like the Place Bellecour and Fourviere Hill. The aquarium is vast, exciting, and perhaps most alluring, it was built not long ago. As you walk though the Aquarium du Grand Lyon, you will see that this is a newly constructed building with all of the bells and whistles that come along with it. There are a total of 40 tanks at this impressive destination in Lyon that contain some 5,000 varieties of fish that represent over 450 different species.

The variety of Lyon Aquarium attractions comprises five major sections in general. There is a section for local wildlife, fish that live in temperate waters, tropical waters, tropical seas, and the always alluring shark pit. Besides these five categorizations, there is also a popular part of the aquarium called the Five Senses, where visitors get to interact and get up close and personal with some of the most interesting wildlife on the premises. This is one of the Lyon Aquarium attractions that is enjoyed equally by adults and kids alike.