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Nausica Centre National de la Mer

Theme park · Nausica Centre National de la Mer · France 🇫🇷
Only official site
nausicaa.fr
Tickets online or at the entrance
“Tickets for the current day are on sale at the ticket office until 1 1/2 hours before the Centre closes. High attendance: recommended visiting times We recommend arriving by 9:30 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. Access Nausicaá is ideally located in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, in the Pas-de-Calais département (62), close to England, Belgium and just 2 1/2 hours from Paris, London and Brussels. Boulevard Sainte-Beuve 62 200 Boulogne-sur-mer FRANCE GPS coordinates Latitude: 50° 43′ 50 » N Longitude: 1° 35′ 40 » E Car Train Boat Bicycle Bus Motorhome Just 2 1/2 hours from Paris, London and Brussels via the A16 motorway. Arrive at Boulogne-sur-mer Exit 29 (port) or exit 32 (Nausicaá) Follow the signs to the Aquarium Travelling with LeShuttle? Make the most of your journey and enjoy an exclusive offer, just a 30-minutes drive from the terminal. Parking around Nausicaá Q-park la plage Q-Park quai des paquebots Q-Park Nausicaá Q-park Lumière Le P2 : Q+Park Saint Louis Le P3 : Parking Pôle Capécure Le P4 : Parking Centre Liane From July 7 to August 24, 2025, a free shuttle will serve some of these parking lots for a smooth and worry-free arrival. Free shuttle Boulogne-Ville railway station Leaving from Paris Nord, Lille, Bruxelles Midi railway stations. Boulogne-Ville railway station is 30min away on foot and 10min by bus from the Aquarium on line F. TER + Nausicaá pack offer ! All-inclusive TER, bus & Nausicaá package An exclusive offer in partnership with LeShuttle Enjoy 15% off tickets to Nausicaá plus complimentary audio guides. Travel to France with LeShuttle from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes. Flexible departures make travel easy. Once in Calais, Nausicaá is only a 30-minute drive away, perfect for a family day out. I plan my journey Discover the marina Take advantage of the marina to moor your boat just a few hundred meters from Nausicaá. Cross the Channel (Boulogne <--> Dover) by sail with Saillink SailLink - Cross the Channel by Sail | Dover ↔ Boulogne Travel to France by ferry with P&O Ferries You’ll enjoy an exclusive 10% off entry into Nausicaá. Simply show your P&O car hanger from check-in at the Nausicaá reception when you purchase your entry ticket and you’ll receive your discount. P&O Ferries website Via Eurovéloroute 4 (that goes from Roscoff to Kyiv) / La vélomaritime This route running along the coast allows you to go directly to Nausicaá from Calais or from Etaples / Le-Touquet, following a signposted bike-friendly route. The cycle route passes right in front of Nausicaá, you can't miss us! Na You can cycle to Nausicaá by road too. Bike stands and box (you'll need a padlock) available alongside the building. Find your route on the géovélo website. I plan my route Line F, Nausicaá bus stop From the Boulogne–sur–Mer city centre or the railway station take line F in the "Baston" direction, and get off at Nausicaá. The Moulin Wibert Car Park welcomes Motorhomes, with its 30 parking spaces on the cliffs between Boulogne and Wimereux. Recommandations A family experience. Nausicaá does all it can to ensure you share a unique family moment. In the framework of the anti-terrorism plan, checks are carried out at the entrance to the centre, so please make sure you do not have any dangerous objects on you (knife, aerosol…) to ensure smooth access to the exhibitions. Pushchairs Relaxation and games Baby area Minor injuries My pet Pushchairs and baby carriers To facilitate your tour with infants, Nausicaá can lend you baby carriers if your pushchair is too big to pass through the exhibition spaces. Compact pushchairs are also available to rent for €3.90. Playful and educational, there are games areas available close to the great bay window and the touch pool. There are baby changing tables in our toilets There is an infirmary open on the site at all times. Pets are not allowed in Nausicaá. Only guide dogs are permitted. OPALE PETS SERVICES will fetch your pet from Nausicaá and bring it back at the agreed time. Dogs are kept in a house with a garden along with other dogs or are taken for a walk on a lead. Find out more or +33 612877291 Accessibility Nausicaá proposes a range of services to facilitate their visit for people with a disability or who have specific needs . Adapted tour Special prices Parking Guide dogs Magnetic loop By taking the lifts it is possible to access nearly all of the "Journey on the High Seas" and "Mankind and Shores" exhibitions. There are toilets suitable for people with disabilities all along the tour. Special prices are proposed for people with a disability, on presentation of an invalidity card. Special prices are also proposed f or people accompanying them , subject to certain conditions. Free and pay parking places are available for people with reduced mobility. Guide dogs are allowed in the Centre, on presentation of a dog identification card. They must have an official legal dog vest or collar. There is a magnetic loop installed at the ticket office for hearing-impaired visitors. Practical ! Nausicaá is at your disposal Catering WIFI Luggage lockers Shop Bars and little restaurants Our crew welcomes you at the Calypso Self cafeteria accessible from the Nausicaá Lobby, and at the Bistrot Côté Plage accessible from the "Mankind and Shores" exhibition. → Access to infos Stay connected! Benefit from a free Wi-Fi connection during your visit. Luggage lockers are available. You'll need a €1 coin (returned at the end of use). Mugs, soft toys, textiles, real shark teeth, you'll be able to find souvenirs for all the family in our shop. Access to infos FAQ We answer your questions How can you make the most of the Nausicaá experience during the summer? + - Buy your tickets online Buying your ticket online guarantees you access to the Centre during peak periods.” nausicaa.fr
From the official ticket site: “Tickets for the current day are on sale at the ticket office until 1 1/2 hours before the Centre closes. High attendance: recommended visiting times We recommend arriving by 9:30 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. Access Nausicaá is ideally located in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, in the Pas-de-Calais département (62), close to England, Belgium and just 2 1/2 hours from Paris, London and Brussels. Boulevard Sainte-Beuve 62 200 Boulogne-sur-mer FRANCE GPS coordinates Latitude: 50° 43′ 50 » N Longitude: 1° 35′ 40 » E Car Train Boat Bicycle Bus Motorhome Just 2 1/2 hours from Paris, London and Brussels via the A16 motorway. Arrive at Boulogne-sur-mer Exit 29 (port) or exit 32 (Nausicaá) Follow the signs to the Aquarium Travelling with LeShuttle? Make the most of your journey and enjoy an exclusive offer, just a 30-minutes drive from the terminal. Parking around Nausicaá Q-park la plage Q-Park quai des paquebots Q-Park Nausicaá Q-park Lumière Le P2 : Q+Park Saint Louis Le P3 : Parking Pôle Capécure Le P4 : Parking Centre Liane From July 7 to August 24, 2025, a free shuttle will serve some of these parking lots for a smooth and worry-free arrival. Free shuttle Boulogne-Ville railway station Leaving from Paris Nord, Lille, Bruxelles Midi railway stations. Boulogne-Ville railway station is 30min away on foot and 10min by bus from the Aquarium on line F. TER + Nausicaá pack offer ! All-inclusive TER, bus & Nausicaá package An exclusive offer in partnership with LeShuttle Enjoy 15% off tickets to Nausicaá plus complimentary audio guides. Travel to France with LeShuttle from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes. Flexible departures make travel easy. Once in Calais, Nausicaá is only a 30-minute drive away, perfect for a family day out. I plan my journey Discover the marina Take advantage of the marina to moor your boat just a few hundred meters from Nausicaá. Cross the Channel (Boulogne <--> Dover) by sail with Saillink SailLink - Cross the Channel by Sail | Dover ↔ Boulogne Travel to France by ferry with P&O Ferries You’ll enjoy an exclusive 10% off entry into Nausicaá. Simply show your P&O car hanger from check-in at the Nausicaá reception when you purchase your entry ticket and you’ll receive your discount. P&O Ferries website Via Eurovéloroute 4 (that goes from Roscoff to Kyiv) / La vélomaritime This route running along the coast allows you to go directly to Nausicaá from Calais or from Etaples / Le-Touquet, following a signposted bike-friendly route. The cycle route passes right in front of Nausicaá, you can't miss us! Na You can cycle to Nausicaá by road too. Bike stands and box (you'll need a padlock) available alongside the building. Find your route on the géovélo website. I plan my route Line F, Nausicaá bus stop From the Boulogne–sur–Mer city centre or the railway station take line F in the "Baston" direction, and get off at Nausicaá. The Moulin Wibert Car Park welcomes Motorhomes, with its 30 parking spaces on the cliffs between Boulogne and Wimereux. Recommandations A family experience. Nausicaá does all it can to ensure you share a unique family moment. In the framework of the anti-terrorism plan, checks are carried out at the entrance to the centre, so please make sure you do not have any dangerous objects on you (knife, aerosol…) to ensure smooth access to the exhibitions. Pushchairs Relaxation and games Baby area Minor injuries My pet Pushchairs and baby carriers To facilitate your tour with infants, Nausicaá can lend you baby carriers if your pushchair is too big to pass through the exhibition spaces. Compact pushchairs are also available to rent for €3.90. Playful and educational, there are games areas available close to the great bay window and the touch pool. There are baby changing tables in our toilets There is an infirmary open on the site at all times. Pets are not allowed in Nausicaá. Only guide dogs are permitted. OPALE PETS SERVICES will fetch your pet from Nausicaá and bring it back at the agreed time. Dogs are kept in a house with a garden along with other dogs or are taken for a walk on a lead. Find out more or +33 612877291 Accessibility Nausicaá proposes a range of services to facilitate their visit for people with a disability or who have specific needs . Adapted tour Special prices Parking Guide dogs Magnetic loop By taking the lifts it is possible to access nearly all of the "Journey on the High Seas" and "Mankind and Shores" exhibitions. There are toilets suitable for people with disabilities all along the tour. Special prices are proposed for people with a disability, on presentation of an invalidity card. Special prices are also proposed f or people accompanying them , subject to certain conditions. Free and pay parking places are available for people with reduced mobility. Guide dogs are allowed in the Centre, on presentation of a dog identification card. They must have an official legal dog vest or collar. There is a magnetic loop installed at the ticket office for hearing-impaired visitors. Practical ! Nausicaá is at your disposal Catering WIFI Luggage lockers Shop Bars and little restaurants Our crew welcomes you at the Calypso Self cafeteria accessible from the Nausicaá Lobby, and at the Bistrot Côté Plage accessible from the "Mankind and Shores" exhibition. → Access to infos Stay connected! Benefit from a free Wi-Fi connection during your visit. Luggage lockers are available. You'll need a €1 coin (returned at the end of use). Mugs, soft toys, textiles, real shark teeth, you'll be able to find souvenirs for all the family in our shop. Access to infos FAQ We answer your questions How can you make the most of the Nausicaá experience during the summer? + - Buy your tickets online Buying your ticket online guarantees you access to the Centre during peak periods.” nausicaa.fr

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Admission prices
Adult (aged 12+)
€30
Child (aged 3 to 12 years inclusive)
€23
Free Child (-3 ans**)
Free entry
Free
stated on nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/rates · checked 2026-10-11 1-Day ticket - Off-season All the tour routes Adult (aged 12+) €30 Child (aged 3 to 12 years inclusive) €23 Child (-3 ans**) Free

Practical

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: address

Boulevard Sainte-Beuve 62 200 Boulogne-sur-mer FRANCEOpen in Google Maps →✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: opening hours

The French national sea centre is open from 9.30am to 6.30 pm every day✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: closing days

25 December exceptional closure
Translation · original in French25 december exceptional closure
✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: what should I know before visiting?

Tickets for the current day are on sale at the ticket office until 1 1/2 hours before the Centre closes. … In the framework of the anti-terrorism plan, checks are carried out at the entrance to the centre, so please make sure you do not have any dangerous objects on you (knife, aerosol…) to ensure smooth access to the exhibitions.✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: how to get there

Boulogne-Ville railway station is 30min away on foot and 10min by bus from the Aquarium on line F. … From the Boulogne–sur–Mer city centre or the railway station take line F in the "Baston" direction, and get off at Nausicaá.✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: parking

Parking around Nausicaá Q-park la plage Q-Park quai des paquebots Q-Park Nausicaá Q-park Lumière Le P2 : Q+Park Saint Louis Le P3 : Parking Pôle Capécure Le P4 : Parking Centre Liane✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: is it wheelchair accessible?

By taking the lifts it is possible to access nearly all of the "Journey on the High Seas" and "Mankind and Shores" exhibitions. There are toilets suitable for people with disabilities all along the tour.✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausica Centre National de la Mer: are dogs allowed?

Pets are not allowed in Nausicaá. Only guide dogs are permitted.✓ nausicaa.fr/en/my-visit/opening-times-access · 2026-10-11

Nausicaá, National sea centre, is a scientific cultural centre that promotes awareness of the bond between Mankind and the Ocean. … With 58,000 animals representing 1,600 different species in an exhibition area of 10,000 m², Nausicaá gives visitors the opportunity to marvel at what the Ocean has to offer.

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