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Aquarium de Paris
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In short
Set into the Trocadéro gardens across from the Eiffel Tower, the Aquarium de Paris descends from an 1878 World's Fair aquarium and has a three-million-litre shark tank. Full price is about €26 for adults and €19 for children, sometimes less online. It opens daily at 9:30 AM, with last entry at 6 PM (8 PM on Saturdays). Plan 1.5 to 2 hours.
The Aquarium de Paris is a public aquarium set into the Trocadéro gardens in the 16th arrondissement, at 5 Avenue Albert de Mun, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. It shows sharks, jellyfish and reef fish from French coasts and tropical seas, and suits families with young children and anyone looking for an indoor stop near the Trocadéro.
A former quarry below the Palais de Chaillot
The galleries are built into a former quarry in the slope below the Palais de Chaillot. According to the aquarium's own history, the first aquarium on the site was built for the 1878 Exposition Universelle and was known as the Aquarium du Trocadéro. After years of decline it was rebuilt and reopened in 2006 under the name Cinéaqua, which some guides still use, and it now trades as the Aquarium de Paris.
Around 35 sharks in a 3 million litre tank
The shark area is the largest tank, holding 3 million litres of water and visible from several viewing points. It is home to around 35 sharks of several species, along with giant groupers, moray eels and a school of nearly 4,000 small fish. Panels explain how many shark species have been described and how many are threatened.
Other tanks show jellyfish, reef fish, rays and species from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. A touch pool lets children reach in under supervision, and the show hall and cinema rooms run films and seasonal shows that are included in the ticket. In autumn 2026 the show hall has some closures, so check the day's programme on arrival.
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Key information
🐠Type: Aquarium in a former quarry under the Trocadéro gardens
🦈Residents: Sharks, jellyfish and tropical fish
🎬Shows: Show hall and cinema rooms
📍Location: 5 avenue Albert de Mun, facing the Eiffel Tower
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: Central European Time (UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer)
Explore the area
Trocadéro esplanade 200 m
Eiffel Tower 600 m
Musée de l'Homme 300 m
Palais de Tokyo 600 m
Trocadéro metro (Lines 6, 9) 300 m
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Plan your visit to Aquarium de Paris
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Tanks
- Shark tank
- Jellyfish rooms
- Touch pool
Shows
- Live shows and films
Views
- Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro gardens
What They Offer
Saturday nights
Open until 9:00 PM
Online discount
Online tickets cheaper in some periods
Family
Children's shows
Visit duration
1.5–2 hours
Timed entry required No
Saturday evening
Open until 9:00 PM on Saturdays.
Eiffel view
Climb to the Trocadéro for the classic view.
Accessibility
Accessible with lifts.
Age limits
None.
What to pack
Ticket on your phone, ID for reduced or free entry
What to wear
Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
Touching the works, food and drink in the galleries, flash photography, large bags, selfie sticks
Amenities
Café, shop, restrooms; café, shop, toilets
Tips for visiting Aquarium de Paris
- Use the Saturday late opening to avoid daytime crowds.
- Book tickets online before you go.
- Spend time at the shark tank, which has several viewing points.
- Combine the visit with the Trocadéro viewpoint and the Eiffel Tower.
- Arrive at least an hour before last entry to see everything.
Driving
Limited parking; use the metro.
Public transportation
Metro Trocadéro (Lines 6, 9), about 300 m away, or Iéna (Line 9).
Address
The Aquarium de Paris is at 5 avenue Albert de Mun below the Trocadéro gardens. The Trocadéro esplanade, with the classic Eiffel Tower view, is 200 m up; the tower is 600 m away and the Musée de l'Homme is in the Palais de Chaillot.
Opening Hours
- Monday09:30-19:00
- Tuesday09:30-19:00
- Wednesday09:30-19:00
- Thursday09:30-19:00
- Friday09:30-19:00
- Saturday09:30-21:00
- Sunday09:30-19:00
Last entry: 6:00 PM (8:00 PM on Saturdays)
Open every day; the show hall has some closures in autumn 2026.
Last entry 6:00 PM (8:00 PM on Saturdays).
Special events
Seasonal shows.
Best times to visit
Saturday evening, the quietest time; weekday mornings are also calm. Weekends and school holidays are busy from late morning.
Best days to visit
Weekdays.
Best months to visit
Any time.
Admission tickets
Prices and how to get tickets.
Aquarium de Paris: Entry
Aquarium and shows.
- Aquarium
- Shows
Ticket prices
About €26 adults, €19 children full price (2026); prices vary by period and are lower online at times
Opening hours
Open now · 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM · Last entry 6:00 PM (8:00 PM on Saturdays)
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are generally non-refundable; check the museum's booking terms.
Children and admission
Child rate; very young children may enter free: check the official site.
Groups
Groups must book in advance with the museum.
Pets
Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Photography
Personal photography without flash is generally allowed in the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions forbid it.
Bags
Large bags and suitcases must be left in the cloakroom or are refused; bags are checked at the entrance.
Smoking
Not permitted inside the museum.
Accepted payment
Online or at the desk by card.
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Yes, until 9:00 PM on Saturdays.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers based on published visitor information.
Timing & weather
Every day from 9.30am to 7pm, with last entry at 6pm. On Saturdays it stays open until 9pm, with last entry at 8pm.
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
General
It holds 3 million litres of water and is the largest at the aquarium. It also houses giant groupers, moray eels and a school of nearly 4,000 small fish.
At 5 Avenue Albert de Mun in the 16th arrondissement, set into the Trocadéro gardens below the Palais de Chaillot, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower.
Yes. It reopened in 2006 as Cinéaqua and now operates as the Aquarium de Paris at the same location.
The first aquarium on the site was built for the 1878 Exposition Universelle. The current aquarium reopened after rebuilding in 2006.
Comfortable shoes.
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Booking
Full price in 2026 was about €26 for adults and €19 for children. Shows are included, and booking online ahead is usually cheaper.
Around 35 sharks of several species live in the main shark tank.
Families & accessibility
Yes. There is a touch pool, films and shows in the ticket, and the visit is short enough for small children.
Yes. Lifts serve the galleries.
Getting there
Trocadéro on lines 6 and 9, about 300 m away. Iéna on line 9 is also close.
You can reach Aquarium de Paris by public transport or by car. Both routes are described under How to get there on this page.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the airport for Aquarium de Paris, about 25 km away in a straight line.