Aquarium de Vendée A visit adored by children and their parents in Vendée

Opening hours

Open

  • 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

Closes at 07:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : South Coast & Poitevin Marshes

Services

  • Disable access
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Aquarium de Vendée, a dive into the wonderful world of the ocean in Vendée

      There is no age limit to marvel at the splendors of nature that unfold before your eyes at the Vendée Aquarium. Open all year round, even on public holidays, it is the ideal place to discover the riches of the seas and oceans with your family. Come to Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, just a few minutes from the beaches, for a day full of emotions.


      Aquarium de Vendée, a visit adored by children and their parents in Vendée

      What a pleasure to wander the aisles, admiring the aquatic ballets of the marine species that evolve before your amazed eyes! Concentrating 5,000 animals of more than 400 species in 2,000,000 liters of sea water, the Aquarium de Vendée opens the doors to a unique and colorful world: that of the seabed. Discover:

      • The tropical universe
      • The Atlantic and Mediterranean universe
      • The Indo-Pacific Universe

      A real exploration of the European coasts up to the coral reef. Lasting 1h30, the visit is an unforgettable moment that leaves a memorable memory for the whole family.


      Vendée Aquarium, educational workshops open to all

      Get your hands dirty or get your hands wet depending on the environment you are in. Throughout the day, passionate carers invite you to feed different species, a special moment that is always appreciated. Take the opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of each animal, their particularity or their diet. They are by your side for about fifteen minutes, ideal for learning all the secrets of your favorite species. Open your eyes wide, the show is only just beginning, and can even be an original birthday present idea for children aged 5 to 12! In a setting of seas and oceans, he and his guests enjoy 2 hours of activity between treasure hunt, feeding, gift giving and snack (the cake is not included in the package). Book your marine experience quickly at the Vendée Aquarium.


      The little extra: groups are also welcome and guided tours can be booked.

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Traveller Reviews Aquarium de Vendée

4 sur 5 7242 reviews

  • Agnès Dobigny-Rollin

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Agnès Dobigny-Rollin on 28/07/2026

    We visited as a family at the end of May 2026 and were delighted with our visit. The aquarium is a manageable size, making it particularly ideal for children: they can stay engaged until the end without getting bored. Many species are on display, from the most common to the most exotic, providing a good overview. At the exit, a well-stocked gift shop is a hit with the little ones. And a coffee machine is much appreciated by tired parents! One small suggestion for improvement: I would have preferred signs rather than screens to present the fish, especially since in aquariums with different species, I find the information flashes by too quickly from one species to another. It's fine for an adult, but I don't think a child has time to read the information. Thank you for this wonderful discovery!

  • Baptiste CARLIER

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Baptiste CARLIER on 28/07/2026

    Great family outing. Lots of children as a result. And sometimes a bit noisy despite the instructions not to shout. 🐟 The aquarium visit is well organized. The layout is good. There are screens with information about the aquarium inhabitants. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes if you read everything carefully. Good aquarium, but not as good as Nausicaa 😀

  • Celine

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Celine on 28/07/2026

    Magnifiques espèces, lieu pédagogique et reposant...très intéressant d'avoir construit le parcours selon les régions du monde. A faire impérativement avec les enfants afin de les éduquer sur le monde marin indispensable à notre vie.

Traveller Reviews Aquarium de Vendée

3.6 sur 5 1075 reviews

  • "Good"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Evonne H on 30/05/2026

    It’s was nice and very calm. With lots of nice fish.

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  • "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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Address

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

GPS coordinates

46° 27'2.16"N, 1° 41'48.19"W

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