Our animations out of school holidays
Guided tours of the Brittany pavilion
Meet at the entrance of the Brittany Pavilion, 10 minutes before the start of the tour – Duration: 45 minutes – Suitable for all ages
Dive into the Bay of Brest
Our dive into the Bay of Brest takes you into waters where incredible ecosystems thrive. This guided tour, led by a scientific mediator, will reveal the secrets of local underwater ecosystems, highlighting conservation efforts and the natural beauty of an exceptional maritime region.
- Monday*, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30am (*Océanopolis will be closed on Mondays March 16, 23 and 30).
- Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays at 11am.
Dive into the Iroise Sea
With our dive into the Iroise Sea, you will explore the extraordinary diversity of the seabed in this unique region and discover a multitude of species, ranging from grey seals to fascinating seaweed beds. Be amazed by the treasures of the Iroise Sea, renowned for its ecological richness and wild beauty.
- Monday*, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2:30pm. (*Océanopolis will be closed on Mondays March 16, 23 and 30).
- Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays at 3pm.
Events in the brittany pavilion Minilab
Discover 4 playful and interactive animations about Brittany’s marine biodiversity alongside an Océanopolis scientific mediator.
Duration: 30 minutes – Location: Brittany pavilion’s Minilab – Age: from 6 years old
Treasures of the foreshore
At high tide, the sea deposits a strand of seaweed mixed with unusual objects on the beaches: this is the foreshore. Cuttlefish bones, the remains of shells, the hard shells of sea urchins but also pieces of plastic. Where does this debris come from? What is the role of the foreshore? Discover with the scientific mediator many testimonials about biological activities and the significant exposure to pollution in this little-known yet essential area.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 15:45 PM
- Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays at 15:30 PM
From the surface to the depths: all fish and all different!
Since the first inventory of fish carried out in 1551 by Pierre Belon, our knowledge of these aquatic creatures has evolved considerably. But how do we truly define a fish? This interactive presentation immerses you in the fascinating world of fish. Using an interactive screen and an underwater camera, our science mediator will guide you through the anatomy, biology and ecology of fish.
- Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays at midday (noon).
Seaside cousins
Crabs, prawns, sea urchins and whelks – observe them and try to find the relationships between these different species. Faced with this extraordinary marine biodiversity, our science mediator will help you better understand how we classify living things.
- Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays at 1.30pm.
Quiz: What do you know about the secrets of marine biodiversity?
Test your knowledge of marine life with an interactive quiz for all ages. Take the challenge and become an expert on plankton, sharks and marine mammals!
Meet at the Brittany Pavilion’s amphitheatre – Duration: 20 min – Suitable for all ages
- Wednesdays*, weekends and public holidays at 4pm.
* Exceptionally, on Wednesday April 1 the quiz will take place in the City of Oceanauts at 4pm.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW’ SESSIONS
Boost your knowledge about the different species presented at Océanopolis.
Everything you need to know about seals
Meet our scientific mediator at the Brittany pavilion seal beach and learn more about the species of seals encountered in Brittany and their essential roles in the marine ecosystem.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 14 PM
- Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays at 14:30 PM
Everything you need to know about otters
Sea otters are the most aquatic of all otters and are the only ones that can live permanently in the sea. An Océanopolis mediator will help you discover the many facets of these amazing creatures. Meet our ambassadors of the North Pacific!
- Everyday at 10:30 AM – Location : Otter’s trail
