Easter weekend

The Paradox Museum this spring: immerse yourself in the major paradoxes of perception!

If you're planning a family outing in Paris this spring, Paradox Museum is waiting for you. Indeed, opportunities abound, with Easter, the April holidays, and not forgetting the public holidays and long weekends in May. The museum experience is enriched by a seasonal theme inspired by the chicken-and-egg paradox, woven into the existing tour.

La Fontaine Gaillon puts a modern twist on the Easter classics for the holiday weekend

This year, Easter is turning into an urban celebration at La Fontaine Gaillon. On April 5th and 6th, 2026, families and friends will gather for a brunch curated by Roudy Petersen, where traditional Easter favorites are reimagined with flair and a brasserie spirit, promising a delicious and lively get-together right in the heart of Paris.

Easter at the Pullman Paris Centre-Bercy: a chocolatey brunch and an egg hunt in Paris’s 12th arrondissement

For Easter 2026, the Pullman Paris Centre-Bercy is rolling out a chocolate‑filled brunch, an egg hunt, and a range of gourmet creations.

Easter Egg Hunt and Giant Rabbits at La Défense Square for 2026

Easter celebrations take over the Esplanade de la Défense! Discover the fun activities and egg hunts scheduled for children on April 1st and 4th, 2026.

Easter Egg Hunt in Paris Organized by Secours Populaire 2026 at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

The Paris Federation of the Secours Populaire is hosting its annual friendly Easter egg hunt this Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Buttes-Chaumont Park (19th arrondissement). Fun activities, a community village, and chocolate treats are all part of the festivities planned for the day.

Why is Easter Monday a public holiday in France? History and origins

It’s one of those key dates—perhaps even the most significant—in the Christian religious calendar. You might have guessed it; we’re talking about Easter. But do you actually know what Catholics and Protestants celebrate on this special day? And are you aware of why Easter Monday, which falls this year on April 6, 2026, is a public holiday? Let us fill you in.

Easter 2026 in Dampierre-en-Yvelines (78): A Large Egg Hunt in the Castle Gardens

This year, to celebrate Easter, the Dampierre Estate in the Yvelines (78) is once again hosting its grand Easter egg hunt, featuring a giant scavenger hunt set amidst the stunning gardens of Château de Dampierre.

An Easter egg hunt takes place inside the vault of the City of Economics in Paris

To celebrate the Easter weekend in Paris, the City of Economics is offering a variety of family-friendly activities, including a big Easter egg hunt in its vault... A fun-filled event to enjoy on April 4th and 5th, 2026.

FunBox: the world's largest inflatable park arrives in France, offering 4,000 m2 of fun

Fun awaits in Paris. From March 12 to May 31, Westfield Rosny 2 shopping center is hosting the world’s largest inflatable park. After making a splash in the United States and Spain, Funbox is making its debut in France, brought over by Productores de Sonrisas, Spain’s leading family entertainment producer. And until March 23, it’s Happiness Week — all tickets are just €11.

The Easter Egg Hunt at Parrot World 2026 and its festive activities (77)

For the Easter weekend from April 4 to 6, 2026, Parrot World in Crécy-la-Chapelle will host a children’s egg hunt tailored to different age groups. Set in an immersive wildlife environment just 30 minutes from Paris in Seine-et-Marne, it promises a fun and safe experience for the whole family.

Easter 2026: At Château de Vaux le Vicomte, the grand Easter egg hunt makes its return (77)

The renowned Easter egg hunt at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle returns from April 4 to 6, 2026. What's in store? Egg hunts for kids and adults alike, fun activities for children, and a tour of the stunning castle gardens.

An outing in the heart of nature near Paris - AccroCamp

With eight AccroCamp parks in the Île-de-France region and Chartres, come and challenge yourself with family or friends, young and old alike! Our parks welcome you for unique tree climbing adventures, unforgettable birthdays, and events in the heart of nature. Easily accessible from Paris, each outing is an opportunity for thrills, laughter, and shared moments in the great outdoors.

Stores and shopping centers open in Paris and Île-de-France, Easter Monday, April 21, 2025

Want to take advantage of a public holiday for a shopping spree? Find out which stores and shopping centers in Paris and Île-de-France will be open this Easter Monday, April 21, 2025.

Springtime chocolate tea time at Burgundy Paris by Léandre Vivier

The Burgundy Paris is celebrating spring, and Easter 2025 in particular, with a chocolate-flavored tea time created by Pastry Chef Léandre Vivier, to be enjoyed for 3 weeks from April 17, 2025. We're off to the hushed setting of the Le Charles bar or under the luminous glass roof, just a stone's throw from Place Vendôme, to treat ourselves this Easter Monday.

Quai Ouest, the restaurant-terrace on the banks of the Seine in summer mode with barbecue evenings - photos

Quai Ouest, the famous on-water restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Saint-Cloud, is going into summer mode for the summer of 2025. With its huge room decorated in a beachside guinguette style, its new spring menu to discover from April 12 and its barbecue on Tuesday evenings from April 15, you'll love going there with family or friends.

Weather: what's the weather forecast for the weekend and Easter Monday in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

A three-day long weekend awaits us this Easter weekend, Saturday April 19, Sunday April 20 and Monday April 21, 2025. So, rain or shine? What's the weather forecast from Météo France for the next few days?

Easter weekend in Ile-de-France: Bison Futé forecasts very difficult traffic conditions

Bison Futé forecasts difficult traffic conditions for the Easter long weekend in the Paris region on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. Discover the traffic predictions for Paris and Île-de-France.

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay: a charming hotel in the heart of the Yvelines countryside

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, tucked away in the Vallée de Chevreuse, offers an enchanting interlude of country-style accommodation, Italian gastronomy and a connection to nature, to be discovered all year round in the Yvelines. Whether you're a Parisian looking for a weekend getaway or a tourist looking for a nature experience near Versailles or Dampierre, Ferme de l'Abbaye has a lot to offer. We've tested it and told you all about it...

Easter 2025: free egg hunts in the gardens of Passage du Havre, Paris

To celebrate Easter, Passage du Havre is inviting families to a free egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025! Head to the shopping mall gardens for a morning full of surprises, where your children can unearth chocolate treasures. Don't delay - places are limited!

Easter 2025: Papa Pique et Maman Coud launches its free Chouchous Hunt

Why not try something a little different this Easter? Papa Pique et Maman Coud, the famous brand of creative fabrics and haberdashery, is launching its Chouchous Hunt in the vicinity of its Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78) stores, from Friday April 18 to Monday April 21, 2025. Find out more about the rules.