Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute

ABOUT

The Institut océanographique Paul Ricard is a place of information for the general public and of observation for scientists, with over a hundred Mediterranean species dive into the heart of a fascinating underwater world.

In July and August, you can meet researchers: conferences take place at Fort Saint-Pierre every Wednesday exciting encounters are organized to better understand the marine fauna and flora.

The aquarium welcomes you all year round at Fort Saint-Pierre :

• From May 22th to June 30th :
› From Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10:00am to 12:30pm and 01:30pm to 04:45pm
› Saturday from 02:00pm to 04:45pm
Please note : public entry is permitted up to 30 minutes before the establishment closes

• From July 1st to August 31st :
› Everyday from 10:00 am to 12:30pm and 01:30pm to 5:30pm
Please note : public entry is permitted up to 30 minutes before the establishment closes

• From September 1st to 30th :
› From Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10:00am to 12:30pm and 01:30pm to 04:45pm
› Saturday from 02:00pm to 04:45pm
Please note : public entry is permitted up to 30 minutes before the establishment closes

PRICES

• Museum and aquarium
› Adults – €5,00
› Childrens < 12 years old – €2,50
› Schools, colonies – €2,00
› Group of 20 peoples or more – €4,00

• Museum and aquarium with conference or projection
› Adults – €8,00
› Schools, colonies – €4,00

Other educational activities for schools : please contact directly the Oceanographic Institute
Reception of groups, conferences and educational activities on appointment

Since 9 August, a valid Covid-19 “Pass Sanitaire” (Health Pass) is mandatory for all visitors 18 years and older. Since September 30, 2021 the “Pass Sanitaire” (Health Pass) is mandatory for minors aged 12 to 17 years old.

Depending on your situation, your Covid-19 pass may be provided in the form of:

• A vaccination certificate: stating that you are fully vaccinated.
• A recent negative Covid-19 test, either an RT-PCR or antigen test, from within the last 72 hours.
• An old positive Covid-19 test proving that you have recovered from the virus, from more than 11 days and less than 6 months ago.

Since October 12, 2021, the obligation to wear a mask in estaablishments subject to the health pass has been deleted (prefectural decree of October 11, 2021).

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