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La Rochelle

Aquarium La Rochelle

Address

Quai Louis Prunier
BP 4
17000 La Rochelle

How do I get there?

About us

Explore the underwater world in one of Europe's largest private aquariums.

In the center of the city, facing the Old Port, discover one of the largest private aquariums in Europe.

During 1h30, visit the heart of the ocean, meet more than 12 marine animals, and let yourself be surprised by the biodiversity of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean or the Tropics.

Explore the underwater world: from fragile jellyfish to fascinating sharks, a unique journey to dream and understand the sea.

Activity notebook: The secrets of colors in the Ocean. The Aquarium La Rochelle invites the whole family to discover the role of colors in the marine world. Through fifteen illustrated themes, combining scientific information and games, explore a shimmering universe where living beings are adorned with silvery reflections or colorful sparkles. On sale on the Aquarium website and at the checkout.

For more anecdotes, also complete your visit with our audio guide available in French, English, Spanish and German.

We speak English

Ranking & labels

  • Tourism Quality ™
  • Cycling Home Label
  • The Velodyssey

Location details

  • In the city
  • SNCF station less than 500 m away
  • Public transport stop within 500 m
  • Bus stop within 500 m
  • Self-service bike station less than 500 m away
  • Panoramic view

Opening

In order to view the different information, you can use the navigation arrows placed to the right of the table

Opening hours from 01 April to 07 July 2024
Monday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Thursday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Friday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Saturday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Sunday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Opening hours from July 08 to July 21, 2024
Monday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Thursday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Friday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Saturday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Sunday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Opening hours from July 22 to August 23, 2024
Monday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Thursday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Friday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Saturday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Sunday Open from 08:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Opening hours from August 24 to August 30, 2024
Monday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Thursday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Friday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Saturday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Sunday Open from 09 a.m. to 23 p.m.
Opening hours from August 31 to September 30, 2024
Monday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Thursday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Friday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Saturday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Sunday Open from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.

Prices

Prices Min. Max.
Adult
18 € -
Kids
12 € -
Adolescent
14.5 € -
Big family

12.5 € 16 €
Student fee

16 € -
Disabled

16 € 12.5 €
Adult group
15 € -
Children group
8.5 € -

Audio guide for children (3/12 years): €2
Junior audio guide (13/17 years): €2.50
Adult audioguide: 2.50€

Activity book “The super powers of marine animals” or “The secrets of colors in the Ocean”: on sale on the Aquarium website and at the checkout for €2.

Benefit from a €2 reduction with La Rochelle Océan Pass
- At the site reception: reduced rate applied at checkout
- Online: Purchase at full price and refunded at the Aquarium checkout

The online purchase of a time-stamped ticket on the Aquarium La Rochelle website is strongly recommended.

Free for less than 3 years.

Payment method

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash
  • Online payment

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Toll parking
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Room rentals
  • Shop
  • Wifi Internet access
  • order

Activities on site

  • Recreational leisure
  • Vivarium / Aquarium

Home animals

Pets are not accepted.

Accessibility

  • Tourism and Handicap brand - hearing impairment
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - motor impairment
  • Adapted services for hearing loss
  • Adapted benefits for mental impairment
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

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