Visit the La Rochelle Aquarium
The La Rochelle Aquarium in Charente-Maritime
The famous Aquarium de la Rochelle is another must-see during your stay at camping Les Varennes. Spend a day exploring the city of La Rochelle and stop off to visit this great aquarium.
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Opposite the old port, you’ll embark for almost two and a half hours on a journey to the depths of the oceans and the biodiversity of the marine world.
The Aquarium de la Rochelle was founded in 1970 by René Coutant. Today, it is still a privately-owned family business. The 83 aquariums house 12,000 marine animals of 600 different species, including 20 shark specimens.
Where is the La Rochelle aquarium located?
The La Rochelle Aquarium is just a stone’s throw from the Old Port, along the Bassin des Chalutiers. A 20-minute drive from Rivedoux-Plage, it’s also within easy reach of the Ile de Ré.
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Just cross the bridge, follow the N137 and exit onto the D104 towards La Rochelle Centre. If you’re arriving by boat from Ile de Ré, get off at the Médiathèque pier to be as close as possible to the Grand Aquarium: a 7-8 minute walk will take you across the Bassin des Chalutiers on the pedestrian footbridge.
Guided tour of the aquarium
Dive into the heart of the marine world to discover all its secrets, its fauna and flora from the 4 corners of the globe represented in different areas.
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- Atlantic
- Mediterranean
- Jellyfish and Oceanics
- Caribbean
- Indo-Pacific
- the impressive Sharks
- turtles
- tropical forest
- Gallery of lights
In addition to introducing you to the marine world, the La Rochelle Aquarium has set up a sea turtle observation and care program. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to witness a turtle release from a beach on the Ile de Ré during your stay at our campsite.
Aquarium de la rochelle: useful information
The La Rochelle Aquarium is open all year round, every day. As a special treat for holidaymakers, the aquarium is open until 11 p.m. in July and August!
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Preferential ticket prices available at the reception desk of Camping les Varennes. To round off your day in La Rochelle, there’s so much to see and do that you won’t have time to do it all: the Old Port of La Rochelle and its Towers: La Lanterne, Saint Nicolas and the Tour de la Chaîne, the Museum of Natural History, the La Rochelle Bunker, the Museum of Automata, the 40-metre-high Ferris Wheel offering breathtaking panoramic views of La Rochelle and the ocean. Enjoy your visit!
Species present in the La Rochelle aquarium
One of Europe’s largest aquariums, the La Rochelle Aquarium will introduce you to a multitude of underwater species from all over the world. It’s a true voyage through the seas and oceans of the world, from the nearest to the farthest, that the site has in store for you.
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The fish of the Atlantic, the colors of the tropical seas and the treasures of the Mediterranean will soon hold no secrets for you.
Between shows and animations, such as animal feeding, discover numerous aquatic species, such as coral and other tropical fish.
Your visit will include the dazzling ballet of starfish, turtles, jellyfish and multicolored fish amidst anemones, corals and rare orchids. From piranhas and familiar turbot to fascinating seahorses and impressive sharks, you’ll discover a world of many dimensions.
Audio guides can be downloaded from the aquarium website, with online payment. Public pay parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the aquarium (Vieux-Port Sud). Motorhome owners will find free parking 400 meters from the site.
