Tips for a smart visit
Below are our tips for making the most of your visit.
1 – Buy your ticket online
Only the purchase of time-stamped tickets on our website ensures access to the visit on the day and at the time chosen.
2 – Enjoy a visit as soon as it opens or in the late afternoon
The Aquarium is open every day of the year.
From Tuesday April 1st, 2025 to Sunday July 6, 2025, the Aquarium is open daily from 9am to 8pm (last admission at 6:30pm).
From Monday July 7, 2025 to Sunday July 20, 2025, the Aquarium is open daily from 9am to 11pm (last admission at 9:30pm).
From Monday July 21, 2025 to Friday August 22, 2025, the Aquarium is open daily from 8:30am to 11pm (last admission at 9:30pm).
From Saturday August 23, 2025 to Friday August 29, 2025, the Aquarium is open daily from 9am to 11pm (last admission at 9:30pm).
To avoid waiting at the ticket office, buy your tickets now on our website.
3 – Visit smart
In summer, like all the others must-see cultural places, Aquarium La Rochelle is more frequented. This year, the Aquarium offers a solution for holidaymakers who want to discover the beauty of the underwater ecosystem in complete serenity.
The advantages of visiting at 9 a.m.
- Less traffic on the road,
- Parking spaces easily accessible,
- A fluidity during your visit of the Aquarium
- No price difference
- After the visit, which takes an average of 1h30, it’s a great opportunity to discover La Rochelle and its surroundings!
Important information
During summer, parking around the Aquarium may be complicated.
We kindly advise to arrive 30 minutes before the time displayed on your entrance tickets.
The car parks near the structure are the “Encan” and “Vieux Port” ones, which are municipal car parks. Motorhomes can be parked in the Port-Neuf area.
Find all the answers to your questions in our FAQ.
