Easter egg hunts in Paris with kids are a fun way for families to celebrate the holiday. I’ve pulled together this roundup so if you’re staying in Paris, you’ll know what your options are. This is based on my own research and experience as a parent living here. It’s not a definitive guide, but hopefully a useful tool when planning your Easter with kids!
France has been officially secular since 1905, so the city doesn’t host large public Easter celebrations. The main public holiday in 2026 is Easter Monday, 6 April, which is a chance to enjoy the long weekend and spring weather. In Paris, Easter for kids usually means chocolate, little adventures, and the classic thrill of hunting for hidden eggs. To make it easy, many museums, parks, shops, and hotels set up egg hunts where children can explore, solve clues, and take home a sweet reward.
Easter Egg Hunts in Paris with Kids: Indoor Activities
1. BnF Richelieu: a treasure hunt through one of Paris’ most beautiful libraries
📅 4 April 2026 | 10am-6pm | Free for kids, €10 per accompanying adult
Inside the Bibliothèque nationale de France – Richelieu, kids follow a treasure hunt through galleries filled with globes, jewellery and ancient manuscripts. They’re given a booklet and solve clues hidden among the collections as they go. Once they’ve completed the trail, they head over to Galerie Vivienne to collect a chocolate egg from the renowned Paris chocolate house Maison Boissier.
2. La Grande Épicerie de Paris: a quick egg hunt inside a food hall
📅 28 March & 1 April 1 2026 | 2-5pm at Rue de Passy and Rue de Sèvres stores | €5 per child
To celebrate Easter, La Grande Épicerie de Paris is bringing a little farm into the store. Children meet three “farm friends” — a chic rabbit, a cool chick, and a trendy sheep — and help them organise the big annual egg hunt. Kids take part in egg hunts through the aisles, following clues and completing a puzzle maze to reach the final treasure. After the hunt, they are rewarded with a Chapon chocolate tasting.
3. Galeries Lafayette: a quick egg hunt inside a department store
📅 4-6 April 2026 | 11.30am-6.15pm | Free
At Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the Kids’ Corner on the 5th floor is hosting a mix of Easter activities, including a small egg hunt. Children have fun, interactive challenges to complete and then leave with a surprise bag filled with Lindt chocolates.
4. Musée de Montmartre: an egg hunt through Renoir gardens
📅 5-6 April 2026 | 9.30-10.30am | €12 per child
Children explore the Musée de Montmartre Renoir Gardens to find colored eggs, with each color for a different age group. Eggs can be exchanged for chocolate, and the lucky ones who find the golden egg get a special surprise! Before the hunt, kids can join a creative workshop to decorate an Easter basket and make a wind chime to take home.
5. Hôtel de la Marine: an egg hunt inside historic salons
📅 5-6 April 2026 | 3pm-5.15pm | Free for kids, €9 for accompanying adult
Housed on Place de la Concorde, Hôtel de la Marine is a historic building with grand salons and elegant décor. Children can take part in a 30-minute egg hunt through the rooms, searching for hidden chocolate treats.
6. Musée de l’Homme: a puzzle trail through the museum
📅 4-6 April 2026 | 11am- 6.30pm | €5 per child
Located at the Trocadéro, Musée de l’Homme is a museum focused on humans, evolution, and societies. During Easter, children follow a self-guided trail filled with riddles and challenges set up across the gallery spaces that leads to a trunk full of chocolates.
7. Aquarium de Paris: spotting chocolate fish along the trail
📅 5 April 2026 | Egg hunt is included in the admission ticket
Set in the Trocadéro gardens, Aquarium de Paris combines an aquarium visit with a playful Easter trail. Along the route, children look for images of chocolate eggs hidden among the displays. The idea is simple: spot the eggs, take photos as you go, and show them at the end to receive a chocolate surprise. The hunt follows the usual visitor path, so it fits naturally into your visit. There’s also an optional activity booklet (extra cost) with clues and small challenges to complete along the way. Once finished, children can exchange it for an additional chocolate treat.
Easter Egg Hunts in Paris with Kids: Outdoor Activities
1. Jardin d’Acclimatation: a large-scale Easter egg hunt in a family park
📅 29 March & 5 April, 2026 | 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.45pm-5.30pm | €7 per child
At Jardin d’Acclimatation, thousands of colourful eggs are hidden across different areas of the park, with hunts adapted by age group. Younger children (3–6) search in the Jardin de Séoul, while older kids (7–10) head towards the Belvédère de l’Impératrice for a slightly more challenging hunt. Children aged 11 and up can take part in an Easter-themed escape game at the Palais d’Hiver, solving clues as a team before earning a chocolate reward.
2. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: a large outdoor egg hunt with a community feel
📅 5 April 2026 | 9.30am-5.30pm | €8 per child
At Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, children follow age-specific routes to search for decorated eggs hidden around the park. Once collected, they can exchange them for chocolate rewards. The 100% charitable event is organised by Secours Populaire (French Popular Relief) and includes a small village with activities like face painting, games, workshops, and a raffle. This day will also be an opportunity to raise children’s awareness of solidarity and the importance of defending children’s rights worldwide.
3. Les Fermes de Gally: Easter egg hunts on a working farm
📅 4-6 April 2026 (dates vary by location)
At Les Fermes de Gally, children can take part in Easter egg hunts across three farm locations: Saint-Denis, Sartrouville, and Saint-Cyr-l’École. Dates vary slightly depending on the site, so it’s worth checking before booking. The egg hunt is just one part of the day. Families can also explore the farm, see the animals, and join workshops, demonstrations, and other activities set up for the occasion.
4. Château de Chantilly: an Easter egg hunt in a grand château setting
📅 5-6 April 2026 | €12 (7-12 years old), €8 (under 7)
Located just outside Paris, Château de Chantilly is a historic château surrounded by large gardens and parkland. For Easter, the grounds are transformed into a giant outdoor game, with colourful eggs hidden along the pathways. Children follow the route to find them and receive chocolate surprises at the end. The egg hunt runs at set times throughout the day, so it’s best to arrive early. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a park ticket.
Tips for Planning Easter in Paris iwth Kids
A few things that are worth keeping in mind before you book anything:
- Most events require booking
Many egg hunts have limited spots and sell out quickly. It’s worth booking as soon as the booking window opens. - Bring a small basket (or something to carry chocolate)
Not all events provide one, and kids tend to collect more than you expect. - Age groups matter more than you think
A lot of hunts are split by age, with different zones or difficulty levels. Double-check this before booking so it actually suits your child. - The weather can change your plans
Outdoor egg hunts are great, but early April in Paris can be unpredictable. It helps to have backup indoor options just in case.
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