Place to visit
Aquarium de La Rochelle, France: what it is and when to go
Aquarium de La Rochelle is a public aquarium in France (La Rochelle). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Public aquarium in France · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- France · Quai Louis Prunier, 17000, La Rochelle
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 151 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jan-Mar: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-20:00; Apr 01-Jul 08: Mo-Su,PH 09:00-20:00; Jul 09-Aug 31: Mo-Su,PH 09:00-23:00; Sep 01-Sep 30: Mo-Su,PH 09:00-20:00; Oct 01-Oct 21: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-20:00; Oct 22-Nov 06: Mo-Su,PH 09:00-20:00; Nov 07-Dec 31: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-20:00
- Website
- aquarium-larochelle.com
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 46.15329, -1.15061
What it is and where
Aquarium de La Rochelle is a public aquarium in France (La Rochelle). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in La Rochelle, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.15329, -1.15061; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Aquarium de La Rochelle is March to October.
- JanPossible8:49
- FebPossible10:06
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:46
- JunBest time15:33
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Aquarium de La Rochelle has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saint Nicolas TowerTower in La Rochelle340 m
- Ancienne église Saint-NicolasChurch located in Charente-Maritime, in France351 m
- La Rochelle stationRailway station in La Rochelle, France392 m
- The Chain TowerHistoric site in La Rochelle, France394 m
- Lantern TowerLighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France574 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: With kids
- Disneyland Paris: theme park resort in France, partially owned by The Walt Disney Company
- Europa-Park: theme park in Germany
- Jardin d'Acclimatation: amusement park in Paris, France
- Cité de l'espace: French theme park
- Parc Astérix: amusement park in France
- Disneyland Park: Theme park in France in Disneyland Paris
Every France place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aquarium de La Rochelle?
It is a public aquarium in France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Aquarium de La Rochelle?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.
How do you get to Aquarium de La Rochelle?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 151 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saint Nicolas Tower, Ancienne église Saint-Nicolas, La Rochelle station. The rest is in the France guide.
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