The Paris Aquarium, also known as Cinéaqua, is located in the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris at the address 5 avenue Albert de Mun, in the Trocadéro gardens under the Palais de Chaillot and a few meters from the Seine and the Pont d'Iéna (Iena Bridge).
Aquarium of Paris
- Open tickets
- Priority access
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Favorite
What to expect
Welcome to the Aquarium of Paris (also called Cinéaqua), an exceptional French attraction, located at the heart of Paris in the gardens of the Trocadero!
Ideally located in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Aquarium of Paris allows visitors to make a magical journey around the world's rivers, seas and oceans. Hosting over 500 species, more than 10,000 fish and invertebrate specimens, and more than 500 corals, the Aquarium lets you discover an incredibly diverse aquatic collection. 43 tanks and large aquariums containing more than 4,000,000 litres of water represent the Seine, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Indo-Pacific and the Atlantic. And don't forget to visit the shark basin too!
Schedule
What you can expect at the Aquarium of Paris :
- A 3,500m² attraction at the heart of Paris
- 50 tanks with 10,000 fish and invertebrates, including 2,500 jellyfish and 450 corals
- 4 million litres of water, including a 3 million litre basin housing 35 sharks
- A petting basin where you can feed and pet carp
- Free day-long activities are included in your ticket
- 1 cinema showing National Geographic films and amusing cartoons
Paris Aquarium useful information
All Year : Open every day from 10 am to 7 pm
- Last access to the ticket office is 1 hour before closing time
- A free cloakroom is available at the reception
- Closed: July 14th.
- Accessible to strollers and people with reduced mobility (via lifts and a gentle access ramp)
The Aquarium of Paris the perfect family day out
Your children will be delighted by a visit to the Aquarium de Paris. In addition to the shows and animations along the route, feel free to stop at the petting pool where you can touch and feed carp and goldfish.
With the day ticket, you will be able to manage your time however you like. Enter and exit the Aquarium throughout the day. Enjoy a coffee at the bar or a picnic in the Trocadero Gardens facing the Eiffel Tower and then come back to complete the tour*!
{*} Don't forget to have your hand stamped at the exit for re-entry.
Rates
Peak Season (weekends, holidays, and public holidays)
- Full price (13 years and older): €26.00
- Reduced rate for children (3 to 12 years old): €20.00
- Free for children under 3 years old
Low Season
- Full price (13 years and older): €19.00
- Reduced rate for children (3 to 12 years old): €16.00
- Free for children under 3 years old
Rates at the Ticket Counter
- Full price (13 years and older): €27.50
- Reduced rate for children (3 to 12 years old): €20.00
- Free for children under 3 years old
Combined tickets
Come to Paris offers you exclusive combined offers between the Aquarium of Paris and activities located less than 10 minutes on foot:
1) an offer combined with a one-hour cruise on the Seine with the Bateaux Parisiens. Boarding takes place at Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Departures take place every day:
- April to September: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., approximately every 30 minutes
- October to March: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., approximately every hour
2) an offer combined with a visit to the Musée de l'Homme. Reopened in 2015 after 6 years of work, the museum houses the history of Man since its origins with a route designed around three questions: who are we? where do we come from ? Where are we going ? Do not miss this rich and unique approach, ideal for adults and children!
Map
75016 Paris
Customer Reviews
The aquarium is not that big, but is very unique becouse of the sharks.
I recommend the aquarium for people who likes sharks, and kids can touch some fishes :) The price was good during the week.