Aquaboulevard Tickets & Visitor Guide

Aquaboulevard bills itself as Europe’s biggest urban water park, and the “urban” part is what makes it useful: it sits inside Paris proper, at the southern edge of the 15th arrondissement, one metro stop from the périphérique. No day trip, no coach transfer — around 7,000 m² of heated pools, slides and artificial beach reachable on a €2 metro ticket [source: official Aquaboulevard site].

Open since 1989, it’s less a theme park than a giant tropical swimming complex: a wave pool under a glass roof, palm trees, jacuzzis, geysers and eleven slides. It’s also full of very French rules that catch tourists out — swimwear, age limits, date-locked tickets — so read the fine print below before you book.

Quick Summary

Quick fact	Detail
Tickets from	Adult (12+) €39, child 3–11 €22; peak summer dates €44/€25 — [source: official Aquaboulevard ticket shop]
Opening hours	Mon–Thu 9:00–23:00, Fri 9:00–24:00, Sat 8:00–24:00, Sun 8:00–23:00; last entry 21:00
Advance booking	Recommended — official tickets are valid only on the date chosen and capped at 6 per buyer
Time needed	Half a day; the ticket is valid all day

Ticket Types Compared

Aquaboulevard keeps it simple: day entry, seasonal pricing, and a membership for locals. There is no skip-the-line product — entry queues move fast outside peak Sunday afternoons.

Standard day ticket

One price for the whole day, all pools and slides included. On the official shop, spring 2026 dates cost €39 adult / €22 child (3–11); tickets for the summer window through 6 September are priced higher at €44 / €25. Tickets are date-specific, non-refundable and limited to six per buyer [source: official Aquaboulevard ticket shop].

• Best for: anyone sure of their date — it’s the reference price.
• Skip if: your plans might change; the date lock is strict.

Tickets via resale platforms

Tiqets sells Aquaboulevard entry (rated 4.3 from around 1,500 reviews), with the current price shown at checkout. Third-party prices track the official ones but occasionally undercut them during promotions, and flash-sale sites periodically run steep discounts on undated tickets. Compare against the official €39/€44 before assuming a deal.

• Best for: bundling with other Paris attractions, or catching a promo.
• Skip if: the price matches official — book direct and simplify any refund question.

Carte Baleine (annual pass)

The park’s membership, aimed at Parisians who come to swim or use the slides regularly. Only worth the maths if you’ll visit several times a year; tourists can ignore it.

• Best for: locals within reach of Balard.
• Skip if: you’re visiting Paris once.

Timing Is Everything

• Quietest: weekday mornings outside French school holidays. The park empties of families after about 19:00 too, and it stays open late — Friday and Saturday until midnight.
• Busiest: Sunday afternoons, rainy weekends, and every day of the Paris (zone C) school holidays. Summer weekends add the outdoor-beach crowd.
• Seasonal rhythm: in high season the park opens daily; outside it, opening concentrates on weekends and school-holiday periods — always check the official calendar for your date before booking, since tickets are date-locked.
• Arrival tactic: come at opening (8:00 on weekends) for two hours of near-empty slides, or after 19:00 for the calm evening session. Last entries are at 21:00.

How to Save

• Book the cheap season. The same day costs €39 in spring and €44 in midsummer for adults — if your Paris dates straddle 6 September or the spring boundary, pick the cheaper side [source: official ticket shop].
• Child rate runs 3–11. From age 12 everyone pays adult price, so a family of teens gets no break.
• Under-3s can’t enter at all — factor in childcare rather than a discount; babies are refused for hygiene and safety reasons.
• Watch flash sales. Discounted Aquaboulevard tickets appear regularly on French deal platforms and partner sites, sometimes at close to half price outside peak season.
• Bring your own towel, cap-style trunks and flip-flops. On-site purchases of the mandatory tight swimwear are the classic tourist surcharge.
• Sauna and hammam cost extra and are adults-only (18+) — skip them unless you’re specifically after a spa hour.

How to Get There

The address is 4–6 rue Louis Armand, 75015 Paris, right against the ring road at Balard.

• Métro: line 8 to Balard, the terminus — Aquaboulevard is signposted inside the station and it’s a few minutes on foot.
• Tram: T3a runs along the boulevards des Maréchaux and stops at Balard, handy from the south and east of Paris.
• RER C: Pont du Garigliano station is roughly a 10-minute walk.
• Driving: the complex sits beside the périphérique with paid parking on site, but on weekends the metro is faster than the queue for the car park.

Inside: What’s Worth Your Time

The centrepiece is the wave pool under the glass roof, sloping into a sandy-look beach with loungers — this is where most of the day happens, water kept at tropical temperature year-round. Around it: a current river, geysers, water cannons, jacuzzis and a giant whale structure kids climb through.

The eleven slides split into 7 indoor and 4 outdoor, from gentle family tubes to fast body slides; the bigger ones carry their own minimum-age and height rules, roughly in the 8–12 zone, enforced at the top. In summer the outdoor section opens: more slides, an outdoor pool and a genuine sunbathing lawn — a rarity in the 15th arrondissement. Surf-style sessions on the Wake box wave machine and the Tarzan rope swing over water round out the list for teens.

One half-day plan: arrive at opening, hit the big slides for the first hour while queues are zero, settle into the wave pool and river through midday, then finish on the outdoor side (summer) or the jacuzzis. The whole complex also contains a Forest Hill fitness club, restaurants and a multiplex cinema if the group splits up.

Practical Kit for the Day

Pack like you would for a French municipal pool, not a beach resort. You’ll want: compliant trunks or a swimsuit, a towel (rentals and purchases exist on site but cost more), flip-flops for the changing areas, and a padlock-free attitude — changing rooms work with individual lockers, so keep a coin or card handy and travel light. Waterproof phone pouches are worth bringing if you want photos; leave valuables at the hotel.

Food inside follows the usual leisure-complex pattern: snack points around the pools and proper restaurants in the wider Aquaboulevard building, at Paris prices. Eating a real lunch outside the wet area and re-entering with your wristband is the calmer option on busy days. Budget roughly a half day of energy — between the wave pool, the slides and the saunas’ heat, most visitors are done after 4–5 hours, which is exactly why the all-day ticket feels fair at €39 and slightly less so at €44.

The Rules That Catch People Out

Three rules generate most bad reviews, and all three are avoidable: men and boys must wear tight-fitting swim trunks — board shorts are refused at the door; children under 3 are not admitted, full stop; and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, with the park applying a one-adult-per-two-children ratio. Bring ID, since child tickets can require proof of age [source: official ticket conditions; Tiqets listing].

Where the Data Comes From

Prices, hours and entry rules in this guide come from the official Aquaboulevard website and ticket shop, cross-checked against partner listings (Tiqets) and French ticketing guides, on the date shown on this page. Seasonal price bands and the opening calendar change each year — confirm your specific date on aquaboulevard.fr before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Aquaboulevard tickets?

On the official ticket shop, adult (12+) day tickets are €39 and children 3–11 pay €22 for spring 2026 dates, rising to €44 and €25 for peak summer dates (through 6 September). Tickets are valid only on the chosen date.

Can toddlers visit Aquaboulevard?

No. Children under 3 are not admitted at all. Ages 3–11 pay the child rate, and every two children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Are swim shorts allowed at Aquaboulevard?

No. Like most French pools, Aquaboulevard requires tight-fitting swim trunks or speedos for men and boys — board shorts are turned away at the entrance. Buy or bring proper trunks.

What are Aquaboulevard's opening hours?

Broadly 9:00–23:00 Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to midnight Friday, 8:00 to midnight Saturday and 8:00–23:00 Sunday, with last entries at 21:00. Outside the summer season, opening concentrates on weekends and school holidays — check the calendar.

How do I get to Aquaboulevard by metro?

Take Métro line 8 to Balard — the park is signposted from the station. Tram T3a and RER C (Pont du Garigliano) also stop nearby. The address is 4–6 rue Louis Armand, 75015 Paris.

Is Aquaboulevard indoor or outdoor?

Both. The main pools, wave pool and 7 of the 11 slides are indoors year-round; 4 slides and the sun beach open outdoors in summer.

How long do you need at Aquaboulevard?

Half a day is comfortable. Tickets cover the whole day, so families often arrive at opening or come for the quieter evening hours.

Guide last updated: 2026-08-18. Facts are sourced from the official Aquaboulevard website and our ticketing partners; always double-check before you travel.