Allow sufficient time for your visit: 3 hours or half a day, or even a whole day in order to take advantage of all of our ocean discovery park: 3 pavilions with a large aquarium in which sharks live, otter trail etc.
Our Services
WE OFFER LOADS OF SERVICES TO MAKE YOUR VISIT AS GREAT AS POSSIBLE…
Eat on site, leave with a souvenir etc. Here you can find all the practical information on the services available at Océanopolis.
⚠ To know before your visit
The tropical and polar pavilions have been closed as part of Océanopolis’ major renovation and extension project, Métamorphose. For several months, companies will be working in succession to reinvent these spaces and offer visitors a new visitor experience from summer 2025.
The Brittany Pavilion, Otter Trail, Cité des Océanautes, Océanolab and other areas await you with special rates and a rich program of events.
ON-SITE CATERING
The “Rest’O”, a self-service restaurant (on site or to take away) with a large covered terrace offering an exceptional view of the Brest harbor!
Good to know: Any exit is final. We therefore recommend that you anticipate your catering option.
Prefer to take your lunch break before 12 p.m. or after 2 p.m. for less crowds.
RESTORATION FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 TO JANUARY 7, 2025
Enjoy a relaxing moment during your visit for lunch, a snack or simply a snack. Hot dishes, snacks, desserts, pastries… enjoy tasting fresh, quality products.
- Excluding holidays and public holidays:
The Rest’O is only open on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- During the holidays:
From October 19 to November 3 (All Saints’ Day holidays) then from December 21 to January 5 (Christmas holidays) the Rest’O is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
shops
Extend your immersion in the world of the oceans with a visit to the Océanopolis boutique! Located at the entrance of Océanopolis, the boutique offers you the chance to shop for affordable souvenirs and gifts, with ideas for the whole family. You will find an extraordinary selection of articles with a marine theme.
PARKING
1800 free parking spaces are available, including:
- 24 coach spaces
- 28 PRM spaces
- 25 caravan spaces
Parking is at your own risk.
PUSHCHAIR HIRE
At reception, by the park’s entrance, you can hire a pushchair for the day, using an ID document as a deposit. The number of pushchairs is limited and they cannot be booked in advance. Contact the park team on arrival.
WHEELCHAIR HIRE
The entire park is wheelchair friendly. At reception, by the park’s entrance, you can borrow a wheelchair for the day, using an ID document as a deposit.
The number of wheelchairs is limited and they cannot be booked in advance. Contact the park staff during your visit.
BABY FACILITIES
A baby space equipped with changing mats and a microwave oven is available in high season.
Some bathroom facilities are equipped with changing tables.
PICNIC AREAS
An open-air outdoor picnic area is available to visitors.
During the summer, a sheltered picnic area is available to visitors.
If you have booked a supervised educational visit, you can, at the time of booking (and subject to available space), request the provision of a picnic room.
Measures have been introduced since June 20, 2020 to ensure social distancing is maintained in these picnic areas and to provide you with comfort and security.
PLAY AREA
A playground is available for children at the entrance to the park.
