Find all the information you need about egg hunts in Paris and the surrounding area
Kids all look forward to Easter time! It spells the arrival of spring and lots of fun for little ones.
In Paris, the Easter weekend has lots of ‘eggciting’ activities and entertainment in store: (almost) unlimited chocolate tastings, Easter egg hunts, all kinds of creative workshops, riddles to solve with friends, treasure hunts, exhibitions, cooking classes to be able to make great chocolate desserts … The magic of Easter is also present at numerous major attractions in Paris and in the Paris region. Get your Easter baskets ready!
The Jardin d'Acclimatation invites food lovers to find the little treasures hidden in the park during two egg hunts on Sundays 13 and 20 April 2025. With a little basket, children can search for and collect the King Size chocolate treats scattered throughout the Jardin d'Acclimatation. Meet at 10.30am for 3-6 year olds at the Belvédère de l'Impératrice, near the Saint-James entrance, and at the Jardin de Séoul for 7-11 year olds! Online form to fill in, €7 or free with the unlimited pass.
A big egg hunt is being organised at the Parc Zoologique de Paris on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April 2025! 2 to 5 year olds are invited to find eggs of the same colour to collect a pack of delicious chocolate eggs, as well as a make-up workshop and special egg-themed activities. Available by reservation, the hunt is limited to 200 children per day.
The terrace and walkways on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower are hosting a dozen paintings depicting the Beaux Jours Parisiens, Paris en Fête and Balade sur les Quais de Seine. For Easter, from 18 to 21 April 2025, eggs are subtly hidden among them. Children who find the right number of hidden eggs are invited to visit one of the official Eiffel Tower shops located on the forecourt for a chocolate surprise.
On Sunday 20 April 2025, come and find chocolate fish hidden in the aisles of the Aquarium de Paris. The Aquarium shop will then give a lovely chocolate surprise to all children who have photographed all the chocolate fish.
On Sunday 20 April 2025, Citéco, the City of Economy, will be holding an egg hunt for children in the vault room. Discover the moats, the retractable bridge and the impressive safes on an Easter-themed visit!
The Rodin Museum and À la Mère de Famille are joining forces to organise their third unforgettable Easter egg hunt in the museum gardens. The oldest chocolate factory in Paris has hidden numerous eggs, to be found on 9 April 2025 at 14:00, 15:00 or 16:00. There are also games, workshops and surprises for the children! Registration is compulsory and subject to availability.
The Bon Marché Rive Gauche store invites all little food lovers aged 4 and over on 5 and 9 April 2025, from 2 pm to 2.45 pm, for a big egg hunt at the Grande Epicerie! On 5 April, the shop on Rue de Sèvres will be organising a trail with numerous challenges in 30-minute slots so that children can win their chocolate eggs. Then it's the turn of the shop on Rue de Passy on 9 April 2025.
The traditional egg hunt in Bercy Village returns on Sunday 20 April 2025 from 12pm to 5pm! Children are invited to find 15 adorable rabbits hidden in the windows of the shops in Bercy Village and indicate their location on a digital game platform, which can be connected to from reception. After their search, children who have found all the treasures can take home Lindt chocolate rabbits from the shop in Bercy Village free of charge.
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann invites you to a great Easter treasure hunt from 19 to 21 April 2025 from 10.30am to 7pm. Set off in search of Easter eggs from the magic rabbit. Once their mission is accomplished, children aged 5 to 12 can collect their surprise bag of Lindt chocolates, the event's partner. The egg hunt takes place on the 5th floor of the Magasin Coupole, free of charge and without registration.
On 20 and 21 April 2025, the iconic Hôtel de la Marine is organising a free Easter egg hunt for children aged 5 and over. The activity takes place in the staterooms, where children can wander around looking for eggs hidden in the luxurious decor. Booking is compulsory and the price is 9 euros for adults.
On 19, 20 and 21 April 2025, children aged 2 to 10 and their parents are invited to the RECyclerie for a fun and tasty weekend. On the Petite Ceinture, take part in egg hunts (booking required) and the mini fancy dress party; admire the animals of the urban farm or enjoy a delicious Easter brunch. With free access, an Easter Fair offers wooden games, colouring, and workshops such as the creation of a giant hopscotch, a discovery of compost or beekeeping, or the sale of second-hand children's clothing.
Enjoy an unusual Easter experience with the free egg hunt on the Seine organised by Batobus. On Sunday 20 April 2025 at 10.45am, an egg hunt will be organised on the quays. Then, board a river shuttle. During the cruise, children can decorate a little Easter bell.
The 4500m2 of the Felicità will be transformed into a real playground on the Easter weekend of 20 and 21 April 2025. For two days, an egg hunt-style escape game will take place at 11:00.
From 19 to 21 April 2025, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte invites you to its estate for the biggest Easter egg hunt in France! Numerous chocolate eggs, including 4 giant golden eggs, are scattered throughout the 33 hectares of the château's French formal garden! The prize is a final egg hunt in the estate's groves, as well as a surprise for anyone who finds the golden squirrel! Different levels of difficulty and several egg hunts are available depending on age.
On 20 and 21 April 2025, the Château de Breteuil is offering a packed programme of entertainment for young and old: 4 big egg hunts a day in the estate's undergrowth - 15,000 eggs await the children, including 3 golden eggs that give them the chance to win books -, storytelling sessions, workshops (egg decoration, face painting) and a sound and light show in the park.
A big Easter egg hunt is being organised at the Zoo Safari de Thoiry on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April 2025 from 10am to 3.30pm. More than 5000 coloured eggs have been hidden at the Zoo Safari de Thoiry! Children aged 3-11 are invited to find eggs, but chocolate bunnies are also hidden, with the chance to win tickets for the ZooSafari and many other prizes!
On 20 and 21 April 2025, children (up to the age of 12) and their families are invited to meet between 2pm and 4pm at the Tourist Office of Provins for a treasure hunt through the medieval city where 10,000 chocolate eggs have been hidden! The eggs are distributed by people dressed in medieval costume.
During the Easter weekend, the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Versailles Palace is innovating! A chocolate creation reminiscent of the arrival of spring, created by chef Eddie Benghahem, taste experiences, an Easter brunch as well as a royal egg hunt and lots of other creative activities!
During the Easter holidays, come with your family for a cultural and fun visit to the Basilique Saint-Denis ! Families can discover the cathedral basilica and the children can set to work painting an object of their choice before setting off on the egg hunt! Finally, a surprise awaits them if they find all the hidden eggs! 21 April 2025, lasting approximately 2 hours, with a participation fee to be expected.
Listed as a historic monument, the Royaumont Royal Abbey welcomes you for a rich Easter programme. After an Easter brunch and the traditional egg hunt, on Sunday 20 April at 3.30 pm, there are many stories to be discovered.
From 19 to 21 April 2025, come and hunt for eggs at [France Miniature]https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/france-miniature-p1442), a space where all the places and landscapes of France are represented on a very small scale! A treasure hunt is organised around the 117 miniature monuments, in which children have to find clues and solve puzzles. Everyone receives a chocolate reward at the end!
The egg hunts on offer in Paris and the Île-de-France region attract many hungry children. To satisfy as many as possible, most of the egg hunts take place throughout the Easter long weekend, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. However, it is advisable to check the website of the location you are interested in before going there.
After an intense egg hunt, children can exchange their finds, usually small coloured plastic eggs, for a small gift. The spoils usually consist of a bag of delicious chocolate eggs, chocolate sweets or even small games.
