Aquarium de Vendée Personalized visits open to all in Vendée

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm

Opens Tuesday at 09:30 am

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : South Coast & Poitevin Marshes

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Disable access
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Aquarium of Vendée, an unforgettable visit to experience in Vendée

      Dive into the heart of the seas and oceans and open your eyes wide to admire the beauty of the animals that swim and move in complete serenity. Open all year round, even on public holidays, the Aquarium de Vendée is a captivating amusement park that is popular with young and old alike. Located in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, a few minutes from the beaches, it allows you to vary the pleasures in a day. Enjoy your visit!


      Vendée Aquarium, the discovery of a wonderful world

      Family time, romantic getaway or a stroll with friends, any occasion is good to push open the door of the aquarium and let yourself be enchanted by the 5,000 marine animals that await you in the nearly 2,000,000 liters of water in the 60 aquariums. In total, more than 400 species are presented to you across the tropical, Atlantic/Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific universe, an incredible diversity of shape, size and colors to observe. Check out the feeding workshop program to become the keeper of the day! This special moment allows you to feed your favorite species, but also to understand their way of life and their particularity alongside passionate keepers. Responsible and educational, the Aquarium de Vendée is an environmental player that raises awareness about the preservation of species and nature.


      Aquarium de Vendée, personalized visits open to all in Vendée

      Experience a real underwater exploration during a 1.5-hour visit, a rich and exciting journey that can be prepared according to your wishes:

      • Free self-guided tour for children under 3
      • Guided tour for the general public and senior groups
      • Behind-the-scenes tour with a guide for 10 or 20 people depending on the group


      The feeding package is added for people over 30 people. Another original idea is the birthday party for children from 5 to 12 years old, an original idea to bring together friends in a unique setting of seas and oceans. Treasure hunt, feeding, gift giving and snack, he will love blowing out his candles at the Vendée Aquarium (cake is not included in the package).

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Traveller Reviews Aquarium de Vendée

4 sur 5 6443 reviews

  • Nicole Masson

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nicole Masson on 08/07/2025

    Very pleasant aquarium to visit

  • Lieven Verstraete

    3 sur 5 Reviews posted by Lieven Verstraete on 08/07/2025

  • Carole DOUILLOT

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Carole DOUILLOT on 07/07/2025

    Great family visit, despite the crowds there is plenty of room to move around. Very interesting. I highly recommend it.

Traveller Reviews Aquarium de Vendée

3.6 sur 5 1048 reviews

  • "Worth a visit on a dull day"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Jennifer L (County Wexford, Ireland) on 06/07/2025

    We visited at 4pm on a dull Sunday in July. There were no queues upon arrival - either prepaid or to buy tickets. We really enjoyed it. Lots to see and well laid out. Lots of French visitors which is...

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  • "Very impressed"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by helenac276 on 20/05/2024

    We were very impressed with this aquarium, much bigger than we expected and plenty to see. The kids loved it! Also a very nice take away outside

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  • "Very absorbing 2-3 hours"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Morgan K (Banstead, United Kingdom) on 30/10/2019

    We were not expecting much from the external appearance but once inside we found it a very large space with big tanks and lots to see, lots of variation and lots of information in English. We were...

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Aquarium de Vendée

Address

Av. de la Mine,
85440 Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

GPS coordinates

46° 27'2.41"N, 1° 41'47.81"W

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