Cité de l'Océan A fun, experimental and sensational experience in Biarritz

The Cité de l’Océan offers visitors the chance to discover the Ocean in a fun, experimental and sensational way!

Amazing, immersive and unique experiences on the Ocean: biodiversity, sports activities in virtual reality, discovery of species and biotopes , exploration of the poles, etc.

New: Experience Belharra, a total immersion alongside extreme surfers on the biggest wave in France, Belharra, located along the Basque coast. Thanks to 360° cameras, surfers Gautier Garanx and Julien Molia, accompanied by director Pierre Lapeyrade, braved the elements to film this first surf film in virtual reality. An experience that places visitors at the heart of the action facing waves of 10 to 20 meters breaking at 50 km/h. To be tested by both novices and experienced surfers.

New version of the Virtual Trip 360° film : go for a 12-minute dive into the deep blue. Breathtaking! Discover the majestic humpback whales, a colorful nudibranch, a fascinating octopus, as well as the must-see green turtles, dolphins, sperm whales and penguins. This 360° video received the support of Jane Goodall, a famous primatologist, ethologist and world-renowned specialist in animal behavior.

The Virtual Surf animation offers to face 7 mythical waves and to win a maximum of points to reach the podium of surfers! Discover the 2024 version, offering a reinvented graphic design for an optimal technical experience.

New video for Surf Sensation 5D: board movements, wind and sea spray make this animation a surf trip between fiction and reality.

New: the Basque Coast as you've never seen it before with Seaborg!

A sensational experience, aboard a helicopter skimming the coastline. A hair-raising adventure in 360° virtual reality, unique in Europe. Thrills guaranteed!

700 Sharks in the Night: a 12-minute 360° documentary to dive into the middle of a pack of grey sharks in the Fakarava reserve in French Polynesia.

Experience the majestic blue whales in real size on a giant screen in the 112-seat auditorium of the Cité de l'Océan. This 45-minute 3D film offers an in-depth understanding of these iconic creatures, for a visual and educational experience. Dive into the depths and explore the lives of these giants of the sea.

The submarine base and the polar base are the ideal places to acquire knowledge about the Ocean: why is the sea salty? What animals live at the North Pole? Perfect for learning while having fun!

The dynamic 4D cinema, equipped with special effects, allows you to live an original experience through the North and South poles.

Open all year except January. Check opening hours and prices.

Virtual reality animations are accessible from 6 years old.

The "Seaborg" animation is accessible from 142 cm.