Planet Ocean Montpellier
A large aquarium and planetarium in the Odysseum shopping district, with a shark tunnel and penguin area that suit families.
Planet Ocean Montpellier, formerly the Mare Nostrum Aquarium, takes 'a journey around the oceans' as its theme. It displays sharks, stingrays, penguins and a tropical coral reef, and includes a planetarium dome. Admission is about 25 euros, and buying tickets online is recommended. It is in the Odysseum shopping area in the east of the city. Take Tram Line 1 to Odysseum station. It is a good choice for families or a rainy day.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 am–7:00 pm (extended during holidays)
Nearby sights
- Antigone
- Place de la Comédie
- MO.CO. Hôtel des collections
- Musée Fabre
- Halles Castellane
- L'Écusson (Old Town)
- Montpellier Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier