The egg hunt is one of the most anticipated moments for children at Easter. Discover our tips for organizing a fun and well-organized search, whether at home or outdoors.
At Easter, children are excited about going to the search for chocolate eggsa must-have for the weekend. At home, in the garden or even in a park, this activity remains a highly anticipated moment. Looking for inspiration to organize yours? Here are practical ideas and an overview of the egg hunts offered across France this year.
What egg hunts are organized in France?
Throughout France, emblematic places offer major Easter egg hunts every year, which have become unmissable events for families. Parks, museums, castles or historical monuments are transformed into playgrounds life-size, combining discovery and indulgence.
In Paris, the Jardin d’Acclimatation is hosting its egg hunt again on March 29 and April 5, 2026, with thousands of chocolates to find throughout the park. Several original events are on the program in the capital, such as the hunt for Montmartre museum on April 5 and 6, or even that of Museum of Man from April 4 to 6, 2026. Free or solidarity events are also planned during the Easter weekend: Buttes-Chaumont park hosts a big hunt on April 5, 2026, while Bercy Village or certain towns such as Suresnes and Puteaux also organize activities open to children.
For his part, the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte also maintains its famous hunt in its gardens, from April 4 to 6, 2026, with activities and courses suitable for all ages. Other equally famous places take part in the celebration. THE Chantilly castle offers hunts on April 5 and 6, 2026, as do Breteuil Castle or Royaumont Abbeywho also organize family activities over the Easter weekend.
If you have a garden or terrace, take full advantage of this space to organize an egg hunt outside. Hide the chocolate eggs and rabbits in flower pots, behind bushes, at the foot of trees… To add to the challenge, you can also hide a box full of surprises under the ground that the children will have to dig up with a shovel. Before the big day, remember to prepare everything: chocolate eggs and rabbits, baskets for harvest and some decorative elements to make the activity even more festive. Before launching the start, prepare Easter baskets or rabbit-shaped bags with the children. Also take the opportunity to make fried foods and chocolate eggs. They will love making these surprises… and even more looking for them! Here are our DIY ideas to make for a successful egg hunt:
You organize a indoor egg hunt ? No worries, it can be just as fun! The hiding places are even more varied than outside. Hide eggs behind a plant, under a bed, in cushions, coat pockets or even in a school bag. Demarcate an area to avoid invading the entire space and, for older children, add riddles to spice up the search. If the children are of different ages, opt for a color code: red for small ones, blue for medium ones and gold for big ones. Ideal for avoiding arguments!
