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.
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.
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
Limiting our ecological footprint, acting daily for the environment, the Aquarium preserves life and must be exemplary. This is why the Aquarium La Rochelle is certified NF Environment Sites of visit.
This label issued by AFNOR Certification rewards cultural and tourist sites that are part of an environmental approach. True to its vocation of making people dream and understand the sea in order to better preserve it, the Aquarium La Rochelle thus sees its 60 years of commitment to the ocean rewarded.
Activities on site
- Recreational leisure
- Vivarium / Aquarium
Rankings & Labels
- Online Booking
- Indoor
- Recommended in bad weather
- Tourism Quality ™
- Cycling Home Label
- Francette® Bike
- Covid DATAtourism description
- The Velodyssey
- NF Environnement – Visiting sites
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
- School groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
- Special rate for students
- Special rate for large families
- Special rate for disabled people
Language(s) of the visit
German, English, Spanish, French
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Opening
From 06/01 to 07/02/2025
every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
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.
every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
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.
Admission fees
| Admission fees | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 18,50 € | - |
| Kids | 12,50 € | - |
| Adolescent | 14,50 € | - |
| Big family | 10,50 € | 16,50 € |
| Student fee | 16,50 € | - |
| Disabled | 10,50 € | 16,50 € |
| Adult group | 15,50 € | - |
| Children group package | 8,50 € | - |
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.
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.
Payment method
Services
Equipments
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted services for hearing loss
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Accessible 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