Aquarium La Rochelle
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.
Visit the heart of the ocean, encounter more than 12,000 marine animals, and be amazed by the biodiversity of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Tropics. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the La Rochelle Aquarium invites you to a new immersive experience and unique adventures throughout your visit.
For more anecdotes, also complete your visit with our audio guide available in French, English, Spanish and German.
• 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
Activities on site
- Congress and seminar center
- Recreational leisure
- Room rental for event
- Reception Area
- Vivarium / Aquarium
Certifications & Labels
- Online Booking
- Indoor
- Tourism Quality ™
- Accueil Vélo Label
- The Velodyssey
- Accueil Vélo Label
- Tourism & Disability label – hearing impairment
- Tourism & Disability label – mental disability
- Tourism & Disability label – motor impairment
- The Velodyssey
- Tourism Quality ™
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
Visit
Customers
- Groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
Language(s) of the visit
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Opening
From 24/01 to 06/02/2026 every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
From 07/02 to 22/02/2026 every day from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
From 23/02 to 08/03/2026 every day from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m.
From 09/03 to 31/03/2026 every day from 10 a.m. to 19:30 p.m.
From 01/04 to 05/07/2026 every day from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m.
From 06/07 to 19/07/2026 every day from 9 a.m. to 23 p.m.
From 20/07 to 23/08/2026 every day from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
From 24/08 to 28/08/2026, Monday to Friday, 9am to 23pm. Closed.
From 29/08 to 30/09/2026 every day from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Fee
| Fee | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 18,50 € | Not disclosed |
| Child | 12,50 € | Not disclosed |
| Teenagers | 14,50 € | Not disclosed |
Audio guide for children (3/12 years): €2
Junior audio guide (13/17 years): €2.50
Adult audioguide: 2.50€
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
Payment method
Services
Equipment
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted services for hearing loss
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Elevator to standards
From 18,50 € / adult