About this attraction
Everything you need to know
about Paris Aquarium
The Paris Aquarium — officially Aquarium de Paris Cinéaqua — is located inside a former quarry in the 16th arrondissement, steps from the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower. Home to over 500 marine species including sharks, rays, jellyfish, and sea turtles, it combines an immersive aquarium experience with cinema screenings and temporary exhibitions.
Particularly well-suited for families with children — the shark tunnel, the jellyfish room, and the interactive discovery areas are designed to be both educational and spectacular. Located directly next to the Trocadéro gardens, it combines well with a morning at the Eiffel Tower or an afternoon at the Palais de Chaillot.
What's included
Highlights & inclusions
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Shark tunnel
Walk-through underwater tunnel with sharks overhead
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Jellyfish room
Luminous jellyfish in darkened tanks — spectacular
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Sea turtles
Sea turtle sanctuary and encounter experiences
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Cinema screens
3D cinema screenings on marine themes
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Trocadéro location
Steps from the Eiffel Tower and Palais de Chaillot
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Family-friendly
Designed for all ages — interactive areas for children
Floors & levels
What you'll find inside
Lower level
Main tanks
Shark tunnel, large reef tanks, ray pool
Middle level
Discovery
Jellyfish room, interactive zones, children's areas
Upper level
Cinema
3D screenings, temporary exhibitions
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Practical information
Getting there & what to know
| Address | 5 Av. Albert de Mun, 75016 Paris (Trocadéro gardens) |
| Opening | Daily 10am – 7pm |
| Transport | Métro: Trocadéro (L6/9) |
| Duration | 2 hours for the full experience |
| Café | On-site café with terrace |
| Photography | Permitted — no flash near fish tanks |
💡Ti p: The Paris Aquarium is a perfect complement to a morning at the Trocadéro. After the Eiffel Tower photos, head down into the aquarium for a completely different kind of Paris experience — and the jellyfish room genuinely is extraordinary.
Before you go
Tips & recommendations
- →Combine with a visit to the Trocadéro and Eiffel Tower for a full day in the 7th/16th.
- →The jellyfish room is particularly photogenic — bring your best camera.
- →Go on a weekday morning for the shortest crowds in the shark tunnel.
- →The shark feeding times (check on the website) are a highlight for children.
