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Opening hours

Due to maintenance, the Carrousel des Mondes Marins is not open to the public from 22th to 25th September inclusive.

Reopening to the public on Saturday 26th September.

Thank you for your understanding.

  • Ticket offices
    opening hours
  • Last access: 45 minutes before closing
  • 14.00 to 18.00
  • 10.00 to 19.00
  • 10.00 to 13.00 / 14.00 to 18.00
  • Carrousel on discovery mode
  • Carrousel on maintenance
  • * Nocturnal:19.00 to 22.00

The Carrousel des Mondes Marins will be under maintenance from September 22nd to 25th, 2026.


Opening Hours for the Grand Éléphant

From September 1st to October 16th

Tuesday to Friday: 10:15am*, 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm*, 6:00pm*

From October 17th to November 1st

Every day: 10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm*,
2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm*, 6:45pm*

*Tickets bookable online

Due to maintenance: no Grand Éléphant rides from Monday, November 2nd, 2026 to Sunday, February 28th, 2027.