Micropolis La Cité des Insectes Here, Wahouuuh is written in lower case!

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Province : Aveyron - Causses, villages perchés et Templiers

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    • Micropolis, the City of Insects opens its doors to you in Saint-Léons

      Young and old will love diving into the exciting world of insects! All year round, Micropolis welcomes you to Saint-Léons, 20 minutes from Millau in Aveyron, and offers you a unique adventure in Europe, an unusual journey into the world of small creatures. Get ready to experience a memorable day and, above all, open your eyes wide!

      Micropolis, the discovery of a small universe that fascinates everyone in Saint-Léons

      The City of Insects brings together 40 living species from the 4 corners of the world, presented to you on a 16-room tour. Admire the magnificent colours of the butterflies that roam freely in the tropical greenhouse, observe the meticulous work of the ants, look for the prankster stick insects that disguise themselves as twigs and try to escape the carnivorous plants and their amazing digestion techniques! An immersive experience with a 3D cinema and a giant interactive wall complete this visit punctuated by discovery, observation and learning. Don't be afraid to face the giants! Outside, the Insect Carnival awaits you with small creatures that have grown up, metal giants spread over 11 stations of music, games, singing and fun in a magnificent natural setting. Immerse yourself in the incredible world of insects to discover nature and biodiversity during an animated day.

      Micropolis, unusual activities that delight young and old in Saint-Léons

      Every day is a discovery at Micropolis with a variety of activities to enjoy with family or friends. This summer, discover the "Microlympiades" with incredible challenges, make an "Appointment in MINUSCULE land" with a passionate animator-breeder , go on a treasure hunt on the outdoor course and get up close to the insects with the "Bien Cachés" activity! Experience a special encounter and become a keeper for a day: the breeders will show you their job for a memorable immersion in the fascinating world of insects. With a panoramic view of the village of Saint-Léons , the Micropolis restaurant is an exceptional place to eat, enjoy a friendly moment of relaxation and taste local specialties. The shop allows you to take home a souvenir of this unforgettable adventure at Micropolis.

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Traveller Reviews Micropolis La Cité des Insectes

4.4 sur 5 2728 reviews

  • Thao Hoang

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Thao Hoang on 01/09/2024

    Great place for kids and family to discover the world of insects. You can spend the whole days there as they are indoor and outdoor activities.

  • D Bk

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by D Bk on 24/05/2023

    Amazing museum!! Very interactive, we had a lot of fun… The kids enjoyed watching and learning about all the insects 👍👍

  • Odysseas Papadopoulos

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Odysseas Papadopoulos on 21/08/2022

    Excellent indoor museum, very well designed. Exterior walk and displays have lost a bit of their original splendour and need a reimagining. The hillside had practically no shade trees and on such a hot day it was getting difficult for us after a while. Overall a great museum for the whole family.

Traveller Reviews Micropolis La Cité des Insectes

4.0 sur 5 437 reviews

  • "Well worth the visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Lisa c (Dublin, Ireland) on 21/07/2023

    Went here with two kids. The displays are great, especially the first room. Totally worth the drive to get there. We skipped the outdoor part because of other reviews saying it wasn't great and it...

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  • "An interesting place"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by 882perl (Falkoping, Sweden) on 17/08/2019

    The outside area is for smaller children and doesn't have much to offer for adults or children above age 7. But on the inside it is interesting and educational. There could be more living species to...

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  • "A packed day out for kids and adults alike with lots of fun things to see and do"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Jenny F (Toulouse, France) on 28/02/2019

    A real treat ...well thought out with lots to see and do to fill up a whole day (especially if you have a fair drive to get there..). Highlights include special age-appropriate 'guided visits...

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Micropolis La Cité des Insectes

Address

Le bourg
12780 Saint-Léons

GPS coordinates

44° 12'54.22"N, 2° 59'19.75"E

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