The Great Easter Egg Hunt
4,5 & 6 avril 2026
The largest Easter egg hunt in France, set within the 33 hectares of formal French gardens.
Armed with a parchment map, young and old alike will set off in search of hidden eggs. Several hunts are organised throughout the day, each designed for different age groups. Every visitor will leave with a chocolate reward.
A variety of family activities will also be offered, including children’s face painting, pony rides and creative workshops.
Practical Information
Online booking is required.
The Immersive Audio Tour will not be available during the Easter weekend.
Throughout the weekend, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte offers a varied selection of refreshments prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Enjoy light snacks at the Charmilles Kiosk, or a warm and welcoming dining experience at Le Relais de l’Écureuil.
Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April 2026
10.00 am – 5.30 pm (last admission at the ticket office)
Activities end at 6.00 pm.
The Easter egg hunts take place throughout the day – there will be chocolate prizes for everyone.
- Full rate (including Château & Gardens): €19
- Reduced rate (children aged 4–17, students, job seekers – including Château & Gardens): €16.50
- Gardens only: €15.50
- Free for children under 4
The Great Easter Egg Hunt at Vaux-le-Vicomte
With the arrival of spring, the Estate opens its gates wide to welcome visitors for the largest Easter egg hunt in France. This cherished springtime tradition has become an unmissable event, where families and friends share moments of joy and wonder in a beautiful green setting.
This new edition invites visitors of all ages to step into a whimsical world inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Mischievous and delightfully talkative animals, refined porcelain tea sets and decorations inspired by the famous tea-time scene create an atmosphere that is elegant, poetic and gently fantastical. For the occasion, the Grand Salon will be entirely transformed.
Egg Hunts for All Ages
At Vaux-le-Vicomte, Easter becomes an adventure for everyone. Five large-scale egg hunts have been designed so that each generation can take on its own challenge.
Families will progress together along a route suitable for all ages. In one of these five hunts, adults will even have a leading role to play, while children cheer them on in their search.
Throughout the walk, actors from the Compagnie des Arlequins bring the estate’s emblematic animals to life. These delightfully eccentric characters appear along the path, creating unexpected encounters filled with humour, surprises and charming secrets about the gardens.
The most attentive visitors may also discover the mystery squirrel, carefully hidden somewhere within the estate. Keep your eyes open and your ears alert: when the bell rings, the festivities begin. Lucky winners will receive an additional gourmet prize from the chocolatier Leonidas.
Activities for the family
Alongside the traditional egg hunts, children can take part in face-painting and creative workshops held in the estate outbuildings.
They will also be able to enjoy giant wooden games in the gardens, as well as pony rides.
Visitors may also hire a club car (available from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm).
And of course, do not miss the visit of the château itself, where period costumes are available to hire (no reservation required). You may also climb to the dome to enjoy a panoramic view over the château rooftops and gardens (from 1.35 m in height).
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