Aquarium - La Rochelle

Description:

Located at the heart of the town and inaugurated in 2001. Come for a two-hour journey into the deep seas. Encounter some 10000 creatures from the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Tropics...in 3 million litres of sea water. Free exhibitions in the entrance hall and activities for children during school holidays. Certified "Tourisme et Handicap". Restaurant with panoramic view on the second floor. New tanks and new scents : a new rich aquarium ! Discover the mangrove, a swamp typical of coastlines in tropical areas and a habitat for flora and fauna : the touloulous (a kind of crab) hide in the rocks and under the red mangroves...Now before the shark tank an aquarium is dedicated to coral reproduction. End the tour in the tropical greenhouse for a walk alond the scented trail : Benjamin, vanilla plant and cinnamon tree. And for children the brochure contains lots of riddles to solve during the visit !

 

The aquarium is open every day of the year:

- October to March: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

- April to June and September: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

- July and August: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm

 

Tariffs:

Simple visit

Adult: 13 €
• 3 to 17 years (and students with student card): 10 €
• Under 3 years: free

Narrated visit (with audio guide)
• Adult: 16,50 €
• 3 to 17 years: 13,50 €

 

Audio guides are very simple to use and work at your own pace. Full of fascinating facts and strange stories about the marine creatures you meet, audio guides are suited to all ages. Available in French, English, German and Spanish.

 

Address
Quai Louis Prunier -
BP4 - 17002 La Rochelle CEDEX 1
Tel: 05 46 34 00 00 - Fax: 05 46 45 35 71

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