Nausicaá stays: ideas for organising your visit

First of all take the time to buy your admission tickets directly on-line. Nausicaá is situated in a beautiful, medium-sized town where you'll have the opportunity to make the most of life in the resort and on the beaches. As for your accommodation, as the Opal Coast is a popular destination, you are strongly advised to prepare your rental before you arrive. You'll be spoilt for choice: gîte, hotel, guest rooms…

The Hôtel Opal’Inn is ideally situated facing the sea. It's therefore an excellent choice for making the most of the coast and have your breakfast with a magnificent view.

If you want a gastronomic stay, the 4-star Hôtel Matelote, located a few minutes away from Nausicaá, proposes gourmet meals, agreeable rooms with a bathroom with shower or bath, and a relaxation space ideal for taking a rest after a day of visits.

For more limited budgets, Boulogne-sur-Mer also has a youth hostel with independent oven, deepfreeze and fridge, and an Ibis Budget hotel.

Boulogne-sur-Mer has very good transport connections. The railway station, not far from the town centre, will allow you to go easily and quickly to the hotel you have chosen and to Nausicaá. The largest aquarium in Europe is in fact located right in the heart of the town.

If you're coming from Paris, the train is the most practical and cheapest means of transport. From other regions of France, there are also lines allowing you to make this journey. The prices vary according to the regions and distances.

If you decide to come by car from or via the capital, the journey takes about 4 hours on the A115 and A16 motorways. Then take the D940 coastal secondary road to go directly to Nausicaá.

If you don't have a car at your disposal on the spot, remember that there is a lot of carpooling in the region, which is ideal, because once you've visited Nausicaá, you're sure to want to discover the unmissable sites on the Opal Coast, ideal for your holidays!

You are going to relax and have fun for a moment at Nausicaá, the biggest aquarium in Europe. During your visit you'll be amazed by the beauty of all the marine creatures as well as those on the seabed. In order to prepare your visit properly and to make the most of everything on offer here, we suggest you consult the site map before you arrive. In that way, you'll be able to visualise the aquarium's different zones and decide on the route you want to take.

Also, remember to consult the schedule for the various activities. Among other things at Nausicaá, you'll be able to watch a sea lion training session, as well as feeding sessions with the different species. The timetables are decided in advance. So, plan your route to ensure you don't miss out on the attractions that interest you most.

The mediators accompany you on this marine excursion, telling you anecdotes and sharing interesting information with you about the various marine animals and oceanic biodiversity. Your curiosity, no doubt, will ensure that your visit to the Opal Coast will leave you with lasting memories!