The invention relates to a continuous method for the purification of acrolein, wherein: an aqueous acrolein solution is supplied, devoid of gas which is difficult to condense, in a distillation column fitted with at least one boiler at the base thereof and with at least one condenser at the head thereof; a mixture which essentially contains water is drawn off at the base of the distillation column; a mixture which essentially contains acrolein and water is drawn off at the head of the distillation column; the mixture drawn off from the head of the distillation column is cooled in the condenser to a temperature enabling an aqueous condensate to be obtained, in addition to a substantial amount of a gaseous mixture which is rich in acrolein; the purified acrolein is isolated in the gaseous mixture which is rich in acrolein.