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Penguins at Océanopolis in Brest

Océanopolis, Brest

A huge ocean discovery park with polar, Breton and tropical worlds.

Photo: Jean-Marie ZANONI, Public domain
  • LocationPort du Moulin Blanc, Brest
  • Best forFamilies, rainy days
  • TicketsOnline recommended
  • TimeHalf day

Océanopolis is one of the largest aquariums and ocean centres in France, on the Moulin Blanc marina in Brest. It's ideal for a rainy day or a visit with children.

The pavilions

  • Temperate: the marine life of Brittany, from kelp forests to seals.
  • Tropical: coral reefs, colourful fish and a large shark tank.
  • Polar: penguins in a cold, bright hall, plus polar exhibits.

Tips

  • Allow at least half a day.
  • Buy tickets online to skip queues in summer and school holidays.
  • Brest's other sights, the Capucins cable car and the maritime museum, are 15 minutes away.

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Penguins at Océanopolis in Brest
Penguins at Océanopolis in Brest. Photo: Jean-Marie ZANONI, Public domain

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