Campsite near La Rochelle aquarium
From your campsite in Charente-Maritime Val de Boutonne, the La Rochelle Aquarium is less than an hour’s drive away – a must-see excursion to plan during your stay!
The Aquarium de La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime is located opposite the city’s Old Port, right in the center of town, with parking right next door. It has beenFrance’s favorite aquarium since its creation in 1988 by a passionate family, now in its 3ᵉ generation. Awarded the Qualité Tourisme™ and Tourisme & Handicap labels, it welcomes over 800,000 visitors every year and offers a unique immersive experience through the world’s seabed. To complete your program of discoveries from our campsite near the La Rochelle Aquarium, also discover: Saintes and Cognac, the Marais Poitevin, La Palmyre Zoo or our top tours to do in Charente-Maritime.
Visit the La Rochelle aquarium
It takes over 2 hours to explore every corner of the La Rochelle Aquarium! Covering an area of 8,445 m², the tour takes you through 10 distinct worlds and 82 aquariums, home to over 12,000 animals representing 600 species: sharks, rays, sea turtles, jellyfish, octopus, trunkfish and many other fascinating creatures from the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and even tropical forests.
Highlights include:
- The spectacular shark tank
- The sea turtle tunnel – the aquarium houses a study and care center for sea turtles, the only one of its kind in France.
- The hypnotically beautiful world of jellyfish
- The “Family Immersion” tour , specially designed for children
- Night tours during the summer, for an even more magical experience
The aquarium also offers audio guides, educational activities, a store with an original selection of souvenirs and a restaurant with a tropical ambience. To avoid queues in high season, buy your tickets online directly from theLa Rochelle Aquarium website.
And don’t forget to check out the special events: temporary exhibitions, scientific conferences and other activities are regularly added to the program.
After your visit, take advantage of the close proximity of La Rochelle’s Old Port to stroll under the arcades, discover the famous medieval towers, enjoy a snack on the terrace or simply soak up the unique atmosphere of this city facing the Atlantic. Parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the aquarium.
Campsite 1 h from La Rochelle aquarium
Camping close to the La Rochelle Aquarium, Val de Boutonne is ideally positioned to organize this excursion for families, couples or friends. From Saint-Jean-d’Angély, the road to La Rochelle is easy and pleasant – just 3 km from exit 34 of the A10 freeway, you’ll quickly reach the Charente coast.
Make the most of your day in La Rochelle to combine the aquarium with exploring the city: the medieval towers, the maritime museum, the Port des Minimes and the historic districts are all just a few minutes’ walk from the aquarium. La Rochelle is a great place to visit on foot or by bike – the city is the pioneer of bike sharing in France! Our team at the campsite reception is on hand to give you all the practical advice you need before you leave: itineraries, tips, timetables… Everything you need to make your day out as enjoyable as possible from your campsite near the La Rochelle aquarium!
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