Océanopolis Brest

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Discover Océanopolis Brest, located near the Port of Moulin Blanc, in the heart of Brest. Brittany's premier tourist site is dedicated to exploring the oceans, from the poles to the tropics. Explore its three pavilions and encounter over 1000 marine species, including sharks, turtles, and penguins.

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What to expect

Near the Moulin Blanc harbour, in the heart of downtown Brest, Oceanopolis Brest welcomes you for a day of discovery and wonder. The leading tourist centre in Brittany, Oceanopolis is a centre of scientific culture dedicated to the oceans, highlighting both polar, tropical and temperate environments.
During your visit, through the three thematic pavilions, you will discover the wonders of the world's ocean fauna and flora. Have you always dreamed of contemplating the riches of coral reefs? To discover the exceptional ice territories of the Arctic and Antarctic? To contemplate the biodiversity of the Brittany coastline?
Thanks to Océanopolis Brest, nothing prevents you from it any more! In all, more than 1000 species will be presented, from impressive sharks to serenissima turtles, without forgetting penguins, morays and clown fish!

###Oceanopolis Brest opening hours

  • March 31st to July 13th: 9h30 - 18h
  • July 14th to August 24th: 9h30 - 19h
  • August 25th to September 9th: 9h30 - 18h
  • September 11th to October 19th: 10am - 5pm (Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday)
  • October 20th to November 4th: 9h30 - 18h
  • November 6th to December 21st: 10am - 5pm (Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday)
  • December 22nd to December 31st 2018 : 9h30 - 18h (closed on December 25th and January 1st)
  • January 2nd to January 6th 2019 : 9h30 - 18h

Prices

  • Adults (from 18 years old) : 21€
  • Young people (from 14 to 17 years old, and students on presentation of the card) : 16€
  • Children (from 3 to 13 years old): 13,35€

Free for children under 3 years old

Oceanopolis in a few words

Discover the three pavilions and the otter trail of the Oceanopolis:

  • Tropical Pavilion : all about the world of warm seas, with a shark basin and a "wall" of living corals
  • Polar pavilion: the Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems are revealed in this 1,000 m² space
  • Brittany Pavilion : analyse the biodiversity of the Brittany coasts thanks to the dynamic and varied animations in the Minilab
  • Otter Trail : follow the trail of the otters of Océanopolis with this educational journey to discover the freshwater and sea otters

Visiting tips

  • Dogs are not allowed at the Oceanopolis.
  • During the high season (mid-July to the 3rd week of August), it is advisable to visit the park early in the morning, when the weather is fine and at weekends. Saturdays, except holidays and holidays, are usually the least busy days of the week.

Coming to Oceanopolis Brest

By car (GPS: Rue du Moulin Blanc / 48°23'21 North - 4°26'03 West) :

  • Coming from Rennes-Morlaix, take the "Brest-Ports" exit.
  • Coming from Nantes-Quimper, follow "Brest-Océanopolis.
  • From the Place de la Liberté (Town Hall), take the direction of the station, then the commercial port and follow Océanopolis
  • The car park is free

By train:
Brest station 3 km away, then bus line n° 3 Océanopolis via Palaren

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