In total, the thieves stole nearly 450 kilograms (roughly 990lbs) of snails destined for fine-dining, France Info reported.
The barn reopened Wednesday and showcased two new species in the Native Hawaiian Snail Lab, and a refurbished barn for its six male guinea pigs.
The German hairy snail has become one of the most endangered molluscs in the UK, but new efforts could soon turn that around.