NAUSICAA - CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA MER

Located on the Opal Coast in the heart of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Nausicaá takes you on a dive into the heart of the ocean! Recognized by UNESCO, Nausicaá is one of the largest European sites dedicated to the discovery and awareness for the protection of the marine world.

With family or friends, embark on a memorable day in the heart of the sea planet. Discover all its secrets, its treasures but also its fragility through 3 immersive and fun courses: "In the climate" and its immersive room of 430 m2, "Journey to the High Seas" and "Shores and People". All the spaces have been designed to be as close as possible to the animals and to live a unique sensory experience!

Some key figures of Nausicaá :
- 58,000 animals
- 1 600 species
- 17 000 m3 the total volume of water in Nausicaá
- The largest pool in Europe with 10 million liters of water (60 m long and 35 m wide)
- 6 weeks to fill the entire basin
- 2 000 births per year

Prices

High Season
30? per adult and 23? per child
Low Season
28,50? per adult and 21,50? per child

Opening hours
Opening hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm all year long!
Nausicaá will be closed on December 25, 2022. On January 1st 2023, Nausicaá will be open from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.
- The purchase of tickets online is to be preferred. The reservation of an arrival time slot will allow a better management of the flows in order to welcome the visitors in the best conditions. During this particular period, all exits will be final.
- The tour circuit is designed to reinforce one-way traffic and will allow observation of all exhibition spaces.
- Audioguide available.