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Winter holidays

What if during the winter holidays you chose to sail from the Caribbean Sea to a Polynesian lagoon before rediscovering the charms of the Indo-Pacific region?
Get ready to embark on an Ocean of colours!

New for 2026

A new immersion…

To mark its 25th anniversary, the Aquarium La Rochelle invites you to enjoy brand-new experiences. Set off on a captivating journey into the heart of the marine world and explore new realms. Meet the great species of the Atlantic through a sensory and immersive crossing, be mesmerized by the fluorescence of a coral reef, and discover behind the scenes in a space dedicated to the work of animal caretakers and biologists—where you, too, become an active participant in the preservation of the marine world.

Plan your visit

Below you will find our tips for making the most of your experience:

Opening hours

The Aquarium is open every day of the year.

From Saturday, February 7, 2026 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Aquarium is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last entry at 6:30 p.m.).

From Monday, February 23, 2026 to Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Aquarium is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last entry at 6:30 p.m.).

To avoid waiting at the ticket counter, buy your tickets now on our website.

Sunny day

We advise you to arrive in the morning as soon as the aquarium opens at 10am or to come at the end of the day, from 5.30pm. We also recommend that you come on sunny days to make the most of your visit.

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During school holidays, some time slots or half-days may be quickly filled. Only the purchase of a ticket on our website allows access to the visit on the day and at the chosen time.

Cloakroom

A paid cloakroom service is available. Strollers are allowed, except for scooters, bicycle trailers, and balance bikes. However, the Aquarium reserves the right to refuse large strollers access to the exhibition areas for safety and visitor comfort reasons.

Brasserie La-Haut

The Brasserie Là-Haut, located on the second floor of the Aquarium, is open for lunch. Reservations are strongly recommended by telephone on +33 (0)5 46 50 17 17.

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