Océanopolis
One of France's largest marine science centers, with three themed pavilions for polar, temperate, and tropical waters, featuring penguins, seals, sharks, and coral reefs.
The aquarium is located at the Moulin Blanc marina on the eastern side of Brest. Its three themed pavilions hold about 50 tanks and over a thousand marine species. The polar pavilion's penguins and seals are the most popular, the temperate pavilion showcases the marine ecology of the Breton seas, and the tropical pavilion features a shark tunnel and a coral reef. Plan for half a day. Adult admission is about €24, and online tickets come with discounts. Take bus line 15 from the city center for about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (09:30–19:00 in summer); some time slots closed in January
Nearby sights
- Brest National Botanical Conservatory
- Château de Brest & Musée national de la Marine
- Tour Tanguy
- Brest Cable Car & Les Capucins
- Rue Saint-Malo
- Pointe des Espagnols
- Morgat & Sea Caves
- Phare du Petit Minou