This is a lovely aquarium in a charming medieval city. I have visited aquariums on the east and west coasts of the United States, as well as volunteered for one in Los Angeles. I have seen my share. My 4-year-old son loved petting the slippery koi fish in their touch tank. We were both captivated by the electric eel exhibit. It made the electrical charge of the eels, an easily unseen detail of this fascinating creature, tangible to even the youngest of patrons through an inventive visual and audio display. We strolled through large enveloping exhibits that immerse the viewer in the environment of the animals, skillfully using light and sound to create an inviting experience. My favorite was the giant catfish, Silurus Ganis. Apparently, they are native to Europe. I had never seen them before. They are in a dark tank decorated in the style of rusty metal shipwreck, moving gracefully to soft classical music like eerie freshwater whales. Though there are colorful tropical fish from other parts of the world, the native fish really shine here. The Grand Aquarium de Touraine manages to creatively curate native fish and their habitats just as well as most aquariums display more exotic and colorful animals. Definitely worth a visit!