A whole new world awaits those who stay in French property, as the French Government Tourist Office notes the existence of underwater theme parks.

These aquariums are located in towns from France’s historic ports through to the more tourist-focused seaside resorts.

Along with "ocean discovery centres" dedicated to housing and displaying sealife, the organisation adds that water parks offer a different kind of water-based entertainment.

Meanwhile, holidaymakers stepping out of French property in Saint-Nazaire can visit Escal’Atlantic.

This is housed in a former World War II submarine base and is now home to a celebration of magnificent ocean liners from days gone by.

For those who want to view sealife, however, the Aquarium du Perigord Noir in Le Bugue could be the ideal destination.

With 6,000 fish and three million litres of water on-site – as well as lizards, snakes and terrapins – the aquarium is home to Europe’s largest privately owned collection of fish.

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