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Nausicaa Sea Life Centre, Boulogne, Centre National de la Mer
Nausicaa Sea Life CentreA tour of the Sea Life facility will take you from two to three hours and is likely to hold the interest of naturalists of all ages. The primary role of the centre is to promote understanding of the sea, the creatures that live in and its sustained use. But don't let that dry definition put you off, at Nausicaa learning comes in the form of a 1.2 million litre shark pool, 11,000 sea animals and exhibits which cover almost every aspect of marine life. Nausicaa is one of France's top attractions and a 'must see' for anyone travelling through or staying in that part of the world, however briefly. Opens from 9.30am to 7.30pm in the high season (shuts at 6.00pm at other times); is closed on Christmas Day and for most of January, check the website for more precise details. At the time of writing ticket prices were (for concessions and further discounts visit the website);
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