Explore the sea and its mysteries, meet its inhabitants... From fragile jellyfish to fascinating sharks: a unique 1h30 journey to Dream and Understand the Sea.
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.

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

The Aquarium La Rochelle also invites the whole family to discover the secrets of colors in the Ocean or the superpowers of marine animals. Through two fun activity booklets combining scientific information and games, children explore the seabed and the incredible secrets of its inhabitants.
Sustainable tourism

• NF environment certification
• 60 years of commitment to the ocean rewarded
• Sea turtle reception, care and observation center
• Site equipped with solar panels and heat pumps
• Composted green waste
• Rainwater recovery for watering the tropical greenhouse
• Eco-labeled cleaning products

We speak: English, French

Activities on site

  • Recreational leisure
  • Vivarium / Aquarium

Rankings & Labels

  • Online Booking
  • Indoor
  • Recommended in bad weather
  • Tourism Quality ™
  • Accueil Vélo Label
  • Francette® Bike
  • Covid DATAtourism description
  • The Velodyssey
  • NF Environnement – ​​Visiting sites

Location details

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

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 120 min.

Customers

  • School groups welcome
  • Special rate for large families
  • Special rate for disabled people
  • Groups welcome
  • Business / incentive groups welcome
  • Special rate for students
Minimum group size: 20 people

Language(s) of the visit

German, English, Spanish, French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Opening

From 08/02 to 21/02/2025
every day from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m.

From 22/02 to 09/03/2025
every day from 9:30 a.m. to 20 p.m.

From 10/03 to 31/03/2025
every day from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m.

From 01/04 to 06/07/2025
every day from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m.

From 07/07 to 20/07/2025
every day from 9 a.m. to 23 p.m.

From 21/07 to 22/08/2025
every day from 8:30 a.m. to 23 p.m.

From 23/08 to 29/08/2025
every day from 9 a.m. to 23 p.m.

From 30/08 to 30/09/2025
every day from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m.

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Adult
18,50 €Not disclosed
Kids
12,50 €Not disclosed
Adolescent
14,50 €Not disclosed
Big family

10,50 €16,50 €
Student fee

16,50 €Not disclosed
Disabled

10,50 €16,50 €
Adult group
15,50 €Not disclosed
Children group package
8,50 €Not disclosed
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 children under: 3 years old

Payment method

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

Services

Equipment

  • Restaurant
  • Coach parking
  • Parking in the area
  • Parking
  • Paid parking
  • Bar

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Room rental for event
  • Boutique
  • Wifi Internet access
  • order

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Accessibility

SERVICES

  • Adapted services for hearing loss
  • Adapted benefits for mental impairment
  • Access for self-propelled wheelchairs

LABELS

  • Tourism and Handicap brand - hearing impairment
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - motor impairment
From 18,50 € / adult

Address

Quai Louis Prunier
BP 4
17000 La Rochelle
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