Small, cute, all red.What do we really know about the most popular fish? The Paris Aquarium invites us to dive into this aquatic odyssey through a unique multisensory experience that transports us from the beginnings of the domestication of goldfish 2000 years ago in China, to the time when The most beautiful specimens were rigorously selected to symbolize luck, prosperity or longevity, up to contemporary interpretations in Japanese kawaii culture. Far from being simply an ornamental fish, the Carassius auratus, by its scientific name, deserves much more than its reputation as a sad fairground lot. Immerse yourself in an immersive setting inspired by Japan, between origami and lanterns, in the heart of a captivating soundscape. In this new land of the rising sun, the goldfish irresistibly regains its place as king of the waters.

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The Paris Aquarium presents the largest collection of jellyfish in the world outside of Japan in 24 tanks, mesmerizingly lit to accommodate 50 spectacular species.