SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Métamorphose #2 : closure of the Austral pavilion
Over 2024-2027, Océanopolis continues its Metamorphosis: a major renovation project to offer you a more modern, immersive and sensory visiting experience.
Published on 20/09/2024.
Last updated on 10/07/2026.
A large-scale renovation project
The opening of the City of Oceanauts in July 2024, the construction of the reception building and gift shop, and the creation of the botanical gardens have allowed Océanopolis to enter a new phase of visitor renewal.
The second and final phase of the program involves the complete renovation of the Tropical Pavilion and the transformation of the Polar Pavilion into the Southern Pavilion.
The “Healer for a Day” and “Behind the Scenes” activities that took place in these pavilions are temporarily suspended.
Given the scale of the renovations, the technical specifications, and the unprecedented nature of this type of project, additional time is needed to allow the companies working daily at Océanopolis to finalize their work. The new Tropical Pavilion opened on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The new Southern Pavilion is scheduled to open in early 2027.
Indeed, at the Tropical Pavilion, the replacement of the glazing proved more extensive than anticipated in order to carry out essential waterproofing repairs. For the Southern Pavilion, the dome required restoration.
“This is an exceptional project, more complex than we imagined, and much more technical as well.” The idea isn’t to rush things and open at any cost, but to do things properly.”
Nathalie Péron-Lecorps, Director of Océanopolis
Discover this ambitious collective project in this video :
