{"id":10270,"date":"2026-11-13T11:46:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T10:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-citytours.com\/?p=10270"},"modified":"2026-11-13T11:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T10:46:42","slug":"crotte-microbiota-exhibition-cap-sciences-bordeaux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-citytours.com\/en\/top-picks\/crotte-microbiota-exhibition-cap-sciences-bordeaux\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cCrotte ! Que fait le microbiote ?\u201d at Cap Sciences, a family exhibition in Bordeaux"},"content":{"rendered":"

You go in through a giant mouth, cross the stomach, follow the intestines and stop by the \u201cCacabinet\u201d. From 3 October 2026 to 29 August 2027<\/strong>, Cap Sciences devotes its main exhibition to the microbiota, the billions of bacteria, viruses and yeasts living in our gut. The subject makes children laugh, and that is the idea. At Hangar 20, on the quai de Bacalan, \u201cCrotte ! Que fait le microbiote ?\u201d (Poop! What does the microbiota do?) is a family visit, from age 7.<\/p>\n

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At a glance<\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong>Cap Sciences, Hangar 20, quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux<\/span><\/div>\n
Dates<\/strong>3 October 2026 to 29 August 2027<\/span><\/div>\n
Opening hours<\/strong>Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 6pm, weekends 2pm to 7pm. Every day 11am to 7pm during school holidays<\/span><\/div>\n
Prices<\/strong>\u20ac10.50 full price, \u20ac9 reduced, \u20ac8 for ages 5 to 12, free for under-5s<\/span><\/div>\n
Audience<\/strong>From age 7, visit of about 1 hour 30 minutes<\/span><\/div>\n
Getting there<\/strong>Tram B, La Cit\u00e9 du Vin stop \u00b7 cap-sciences.net<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The exhibition<\/span><\/p>\n

What will you discover in the \u201cCrotte !\u201d exhibition?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
In short,<\/strong> a journey through the digestive system in three stages, from the mouth to the intestines, then into the laboratory, and finally tips for looking after your gut.<\/div>\n

The tour of digestion<\/h3>\n

The route follows the path of food from swallowing to defecation. Each organ has its own zone, with hands-on activities, games and experiments, and a stop at the famous \u201cCacabinet\u201d, which shows what goes on behind the scenes of digestion.<\/p>\n

The microbiota revealed<\/h3>\n

The exhibition then changes scale. Bacteria, viruses and yeasts, invisible to the naked eye, make up the microbiota and play a role in digestion, immunity and even mood. In a laboratory, visitors find out how scientists study it and which discoveries have changed the way we see it.<\/p>\n

Gut well-being<\/h3>\n

The last part offers practical ideas for looking after your microbiota every day, from diet and fibre to lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n

Throughout the visit, the D\u00e9fi Curieux is a team game for putting what you have just learned to use. The exhibition was designed and produced by the Cit\u00e9 des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, and it is inspired by the best-seller \u201cGut\u201d by Giulia and Jill Enders.<\/p>\n

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With the family<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the \u201cCrotte !\u201d exhibition suitable for children?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
In short,<\/strong> yes, Cap Sciences recommends it from age 7. Younger children have their own space, and a second exhibition can be visited on site.<\/div>\n

The tone is funny, there are plenty of hands-on activities and the D\u00e9fi Curieux is played in teams, which makes it a real outing to share between parents and children. For 3 to 6 year olds, Cap Sciences runs Le P’tit Cap, a space designed for their age, at \u20ac4.50 per person, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30pm and 4:45pm, and every day during school holidays.<\/p>\n

If you have time, Cap Sciences is also showing Anatomik Park until 29 March 2027, another exhibition about the human body, at \u20ac7 full price and \u20ac5.50 for ages 5 to 12. To find out more about the venue, read our guide to Cap Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Good to know<\/span><\/p>\n

When should you visit the \u201cCrotte !\u201d exhibition at Cap Sciences?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
In short,<\/strong> in the afternoon from Tuesday to Sunday during term time, and every day from 11am during the holidays. Booking is strongly recommended.<\/div>\n