Grand Aquarium de Touraine (Touraine Aquarium)
CENTRE VAL DE LOIRE - Lussault-sur-Loire · France
From collectors
The Grand Aquarium de Touraine is a major freshwater attraction featuring over 300 species in 70-80 tanks and 530,000 gallons (2 million liters) of water. It is known as the largest freshwater aquarium in France, offering a 99 foot (30-meter) walkthrough tunnel, a, Koi carp touch tank, and, exhibits ranging from local Loire river fish to tropical species.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm),
Admission: You must pay admission to access the machine. Adult €17.50, Children (3 to 12 years old) €13, Children under 3 years old are free. Free parking on site including motorhomes.
Machine 1 is a Euroscope dual function machine that presses euro cents OR dispenses a "Memoeuro" (souvenir banknote currency replica).
Machine 1 (Eurocent) is on the way of the tour through the aquarium about in the middle. Cost to press: €2 each design (a blank for pressing is supplied). The coin slot will accept one €2 coin OR Two €1 coins. Machine does not give change Designs all have a beaded border with 'Aquarium de Touraine':
1. (H) Alligator with 'Caiman'.
2. (H) Axolotl with 'Axolotl'.
3. (H) Clown fish with 'Poisson Clown'.
Machine 1 (Memoeuro) is on the way of the tour through the aquarium about in the middle. Cost to dispense: €3. The coin slot will accept one €2 coin and one €1 coin Machine does not give change. Design:
Obverse: Five aquatic animals of the Aquarium Touraine.
Reverse: Schools of fish swimming in patterns.
G.P.S. coordinates: 47°23'17.1"N Longitude: 0°54'41.3"E
Google Maps coordinates: 9WQ6+7H Lussault-sur-Loire, France
31/07/2025. Working great, coins and Memoeuro look good. Antje Engel
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 (Eurocent) - Inside tour | 3 | Euro |
| Machine 1 (Memoeuro) - Inside tour | 1 | Token |
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