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An encounter with the fish right at the start of the tour
The experiment begins with the Touch Pool , designed to introduce visitors to the aquatic world. Here, visitors can observe the fish up close, touch them, and feed them, while learning about the key functions that govern their lives: swimming, breathing, and feeding.
The tour continues with the exhibition "The Life of Fish" , which provides a better understanding of the species that inhabit our rivers. From natural habitats, diet, and senses to reproduction and modes of movement, visitors of all ages gradually discover the full diversity of adaptations developed by freshwater fish.
From catfish to crayfish
Next, we're heading to the Nursery , where various aquariums provide insight into fish reproductive strategies. The Catfish Basin The catfish, on the other hand, offers a more impressive encounter. This freshwater giant, perfectly adapted to a primarily nocturnal lifestyle, can grow to over two meters in length and is now found in the Seine, including in Paris.
Next step: the Aquatic Turtles , which address the issue of introduced species and their impact on ecosystems. The The Kingdom of the Crayfish It then highlights these animals, which play a role in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems, notably by consuming large amounts of organic debris.
Pike, perch, and other predatory fish of the Seine
Predators also have their own section in the exhibit "Predators" . A chance to learn about the species at the top of the food chain and understand their role in maintaining the balance of fish populations.
The highlight of the tour, 360° View of the Aquarama features 18 aquariums dedicated to the fish and plants of the Seine. From roach to pike, including catfish and the elusive sculpin, visitors discover a biodiversity they often didn?t know existed.
With its predatory silhouette and jaws lined with hundreds of teeth, the pike is sure to make a big impression on the youngest visitors. With a little luck, you might even get to watch a pike or a black bass feed.
Fishing has its own museum, too
The exploration doesn't stop with aquatic life. On the first floor of the rotunda, the Fishing Technology Museum It also traces part of the history of fishing practices.
Historical artifacts, photographs, and objects bear witness to the evolution of techniques and the relationship that has existed for generations between people, fish, and rivers.
Through aquariums, hands-on exhibits, and historical collections, the Musée-Aquarium de la Seine offers much more than just the opportunity to observe fish. It invites visitors to see our rivers in a new light and to become aware of the richness?but also the fragility?of the Aquatic ecosystems of Île-de-France .
