Nausicaá - Centre National de la Mer - Saison 2026

At Nausicaá, discover the Ocean beating within you! Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer in the heart of the Opal Coast, Nausicaá is the largest aquarium in Europe, a unique place where visitors of all ages can marvel at the beauty of the marine world, understand environmental challenges, and above all, learn to love and protect the Ocean. Enjoy an unforgettable experience centered around Europe's largest aquarium, which replicates Malpelo Island off the coast of Colombia. Admire the spectacle of the Ocean facing a massive viewing window 5 metres high by 20 metres long, and set off to meet breathtaking species such as sandbar sharks, the manta ray, shimmering schools of fish, and many more! The High Seas are our shared heritage, let's commit to protecting them! 2024 New Feature: Destination Abysses! This year, dive more than 4,000 metres deep to discover the wonders that inhabit the deep sea. Take a deep breath, you'll see: it is breathtaking! Through workshops, a new exhibition, lectures, and interactive activities, this little-known yet so fragile world will hold no more secrets for you!

OPENING TIMES

Opening hours: 9.30 am – 6.30 pm all year round.

Nausicaá will be closed on 25 December 2025.

Accessible booking (PRM): 03 21 30 99 99