Aquarium de La Rochelle

Aquarium La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What to expect

The Aquarium de La Rochelle is a family-owned public aquarium that showcases a diverse range of marine life from around the world. With over 12,000 animals from 600 species, the aquarium offers an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. The aquarium features various themed rooms, including the Atlantic room, Mediterranean room, Oceanic area, Jellyfish area, Caribbean room, Indo-Pacific room, and Sharks area, each displaying unique and fascinating marine creatures. The aquarium also offers educational activities and audio guides, making it an engaging and informative experience for families. Visitors can spend at least two hours exploring the aquarium, with observation points at children's heights and interactive exhibits. The aquarium is also committed to preserving the ocean and its inhabitants, making it a great place to learn about the importance of marine conservation

Plan your family visit to the Aquarium de La Rochelle with these blog insights 👇

What to do in Charente-Maritime with the family: top activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium and saw various marine animals

Highlights: The kids loved the sharks and the jellyfish, and we all enjoyed the underwater views ✨

Weekend in La Rochelle with the family: good tips for visiting

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Aquarium of La Rochelle, one of the largest in Europe, with over 12,000 marine animals

Highlights: We enjoyed the shark aquarium and the 360° tunnel with jellyfish ✨

A weekend between beaches and marshes in Charente-Maritime

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium to see the marine life

Highlights: Capucine was fascinated by the fish and other sea creatures ✨

Weekend in La Rochelle: what to see, what to do?

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium, which featured a variety of marine life from the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean

Highlights: The kids loved the colorful fish and the interactive exhibits, while we appreciated the educational value ✨

LA ROCHELLE AQUARIUM

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the Aquarium de La Rochelle and had a wonderful time. "You and your children will undoubtedly be surprised by the shape of some fish, their behaviour, their colors… there is something for all tastes!" We saw sharks, turtles and seahorses. We went through several different rooms, each with different marine zones

Highlights: The kids loved it! One of them kept saying "come on dad, come on!" from one pool to another. The twins were thrilled that we sometimes carried them to see through some portholes. "Of the best aquariums we have ever done". The children "came out happy, spoiled (as usual)" ✨