The Easter weekend often marks the arrival of spring in Paris: the gardens start to bloom, café terraces fill up, and several venues organize egg hunts for families, notably in some parks and public gardens or during one-off events run by neighborhood associations. It's also a great time to browse the window displays of Paris's leading chocolatiers, who outdo each other with chocolate creations for the occasion, from classic eggs to more elaborate sculptures.
The Jardin des Tuileries
This grand formal French garden bursts back into color in spring, a lovely setting for a family stroll among the sculptures on display in the open air.
The Jardin du Luxembourg
With its flowering beds and activities for children, the Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most popular spots for Parisian families in spring, egg hunts included in some years depending on the program.
Tips
Egg hunts in parks and public gardens don't happen every single year: it's best to check the program from the Paris city hall or the venue in question in the weeks before Easter rather than counting on it by default. Paris's leading chocolatiers put their Easter creations on display from mid-March onward, a free visit well worth doing as a family even without buying anything, before the most spectacular pieces sell out in store.
