Translated by Bethszabee Garner
Easter is just around the corner, bringing with it lots of fun! Chocolate, huge tables, and convivial meals... The Easter holidays are an opportunity to enjoy moments shared with family and friends. To help you plan ahead, here are a few places across France where you can celebrate this delicious holiday. From egg hunts to weekend brunches, there's something for everyone…
At Le Meurice, the egg hunt is on!
How can you celebrate Easter without an egg hunt worthy of the name? On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Le Meurice is organizing a chocolate break for children and parents. It's an opportunity for parents to get together and enjoy an enchanting interlude in an exceptional setting. While the little ones enjoy a snack of sugar brioche and fresh orange juice, adults can relax with similar sweet treats. On the program? Egg and shortbread decorating followed by a treasure hunt with a reward of easter treats (chocolate, hazelnut praline) created by chef Cédric Grolet and his team.
To keep the festivities going, Le Meurice is also planning an Easter Monday brunch. Pastries, seasonal vegetables, and lamb will be served to the lucky few who are seated at the table. To finish off the meal, chef Cédric Grolet has created a selection of gourmet desserts such as the Big-Brest chocolate, a hazelnut cookie, and a trompe l'oeil (his specialty). If you still have room, the café has several surprises in store, including the chance to taste the various creations that have made the chef world-famous.
Reservations can be made by email at [email protected] or by phone. Le Meurice, 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
Easter on the Croisette
Let's leave Paris and its fast-paced lifestyle behind for the calm of the French Riviera. Welcome to the Carlton, the legendary Cannes palace that celebrates Easter with a memorable getaway combining elegance and tradition. Between a festive brunch with a sea view, an enchanted egg hunt, and a revitalizing treatment, the famous Michelin-starred hotel pulls out all the stops for an unforgettable weekend.
The adventure begins with a break at La Riviera, a Mediterranean restaurant that revisits brunch on the terrace in a musical atmosphere. While the little ones enjoy an egg hunt in the Carlton's garden, the grown-ups can enjoy a Soin Éclat Lumière treatment by Nooance, designed to reduce the signs of aging and smooth the skin's texture. Happiness and wellness are guaranteed!
Reservations on the Carlton website, 58 Bd de la Croisette Cs 40052, 06400 Cannes.
The Mandarin Oriental Paris gets into the spirit
For Easter, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is offering a variety of gourmet treats through four festive experiences. Let's start with the annual chocolate creation called “L'Éclosion” by consulting pastry chef Julien Dugourd. Measuring 14 centimeters high, the egg is enhanced by carefully sculpted leaves that surround it like a jewel case. Its organic lines are reminiscent of the elegance of the hotel's interior garden and the arrival of spring.
In addition to its exceptional chocolate, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is also organizing a tea party from April 11 to April 27, 2025. Mini lemon basil, cocoa pastries, upside-down strawberry tart, vanilla caramel Saint-Honoré, and rhubarb tart... Tea time is no joke!
If you're still hungry, the Michelin-starred hotel is expanding its offering with a unique brunch planned for April 20. In an elegant setting, guests can enjoy a seasonal menu featuring fresh produce and sweet treats, all created by chef Julien Dugourd. Finally, for children, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is organizing a range of fun activities, such as an egg hunt and decoration workshops to spark their creative spirit from an early age.
Reservations can be made by calling 01 70 98 74 00 or emailing [email protected]. Mandarin Oriental, 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris.
A walk in the countryside at Aux Près d'Eugénie
Leave the gray asphalt behind and head to Aux Près d'Eugénie, a bucolic estate in southwestern France, which is opening its doors for traditional Easter celebrations. Special mention to the egg hunt at Château de Bachen, which welcomes young explorers in search of chocolate. Along the trail, punctuated with little games, they will collect clues leading to the long-awaited Easter treasure. The afternoon will then end with a snack served at the table of the huge mansion, dating from 1780. Aux Près d'Eugénie is also planning a traditional lunch at La Ferme aux Givres and the sale of a caviar egg, the height of chic!
Reservations on the website Aux Près d'Eugénie for April 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 40320 Eugénie-les-Bains, Landes – France.
A royal Easter celebration at the Auberge du Jeu de Paume
Close to the Château de Chantilly, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume is a little corner of paradise where greenery and history intertwine. For Easter, this idyllic location has set itself the task of winning hearts with an eclectic program. For adults, chef Clément Le Norcy and his team will pay tribute to traditional French cuisine by preparing the famous Easter lamb.
To delight children as well, the Auberge is opening its “Potager des Princes” (Princes' Vegetable Garden), where there will be lots of activities, including an egg hunt, rabbit races, and a decorated park. The party promises to be fun and magical. On April 20, the Château de Chantilly will also be joining in the festivities with its giant Game of the Goose, with prizes to delight the crowd (chocolate at stake)!
Reservations on the website of the Château de Chantilly, 4 Rue du Connétable, 60500 Chantilly.
