Fous de Garonne Crazy about Garonne: a unique immersion in Couthures-sur-Garonne

Fous de Garonne, the interpretation center for the river and its valley

Did you know that almost every year, Couthures sur Garonne transforms into Couthures sous Garonne ? But don't panic! Here, in the event of a flood, you hang your furniture from the ceiling, moor your boat to the balconies and let the fish swim in your living room. Nothing unusual in the most charming village in our region, whose unmissable visit will certainly make you, too, true "Garonne Lovers".

When Garonne puts on a show – video mapping

No, carp aren't mute! And if you doubt it, it's because you haven't yet experienced the extraordinary discovery of Fous de Garonne's video mapping. This digital magic trick, somewhere between dream and reality, will immerse you in the Couthuran life and its surprising history. To the rhythm of the river's floods, live a funny, surreal, and infinitely poetic experience.

Virtual Reality: Flood Alert!

Put on your virtual reality headset and embark with the Couthures rescuers to experience, in total immersion , the great flood of December 2019. On board a rescue boat, you will be able to follow, as close as possible to the action, the interventions of these everyday heroes, always ready when the Garonne is angry.

Nature Cabin: the natural ecosystem of the Garonne

Navigator Yves Parlier is the patron of this wood-clad room, where you can discover the river's fauna through 3D projections. A show that highlights the insects, mammals, and fish of the Garonne, the inhabitants of an ecosystem of great richness and great fragility.

Aquarium & touch pool

And there you have it, the Garonne is up to its old tricks again, and the kitchen is underwater. The fish swim between unusual reefs made up of a table, a fridge, and a television. An astonishing aquarium, visible from Rue de La Cave, just a stone's throw from the river banks.