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Easter Egg Hunts & Activities on the French Riviera

Celebrate Easter (Pâques) 2025 in style along the French Riviera – from beautiful brunches at five-star hotels to charming village egg hunts, there’s something for everyone this Easter weekend.

🥂 Luxe Easter Brunches & Family Celebrations on the French Riviera

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel – Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Experience an elegant Easter brunch on the terrace of La Veranda, with live musical entertainment. Savour a gourmet buffet including savoury Mediterranean specialities crafted by Chef Yoric Tièche as well as an indulgent selection of desserts by Pastry Chef Pierre-Jean Quinonero. Children can enjoy the hotel’s much-loved annual Easter egg hunt, and other festive activities put together by the hotel team, including egg painting.

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025

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Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Reservations: restaurant.capferrat@fourseasons.com | +33 4 93 76 53 65​

Carlton Cannes – Cannes

Indulge in a sumptuous Easter brunch on the (hopefully) sunlit terrace of the Riviera Restaurant, overlooking the Croisette and Mediterranean beyond. Children staying at the hotel or attending the brunch can participate in an exciting Easter egg hunt in the hotel’s garden.​

Dates: Sunday, April 20 & Monday, April 21, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Reservations: rivierarestaurant@ihg.com | +33 4 93 06 46 00 ​

Domaine du Mas de Pierre – St Paul de Vence

Domaine du Mas de Pierre is having an exquisite EASTER PARTY. Relaxed atmosphere and live music around a fabulous Garden Party that includes a giant barbecue, infinite garden, and exceptional works of art. For the kids, there will be a big egg hunt and a mini-farm for magical moments in the heart of the garden.

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025

Price: €110 per adult (including a glass of champagne), €60 per child

Reservations: 04 93 59 00 10.

Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort – Monaco

A spring brunch starts the day at 12.30pm in the Espace Calypso, accompanied by a musical trio and Taittinger Cuvée Prestige champagne! For the kids, there’s a buffet corner and a pirate-themed egg hunt in the gardens!

Prices: €205 per adult, €100 for children aged 6-12, €50 for children under 6.

Reservations: +377 98 06 03 60.

Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo – Monaco

In the sumptuous Salle Empire at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, you can enjoy a gastronomic buffet lunch, designed by Chef Dominique Lory. Parents and children are then welcome to immerse themselves in an amazing egg hunt in the palace gardens.

Prices: €340 per adult (including half a bottle of wine and mineral water) and €170 for children under 12.

Reservations: +377 98 06 88 98.

Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d’Albion – Cannes

Enjoy a family-friendly Easter brunch at La Terrasse du Gray. Children can join an Easter egg hunt within the hotel at 11:00 AM.​

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Price: €59 per adult (includes water, coffee, and ½ bottle of wine), €18 per child

Reservations: +33 4 92 99 79 60 ​

🐣 Family-Friendly Easter Events Across the Riviera

GASSIN (near Saint-Tropez) – “La Fête d’Azurine”

Join Azurine, the little lamb of Gassin, on a playful Easter quest through the village’s charming streets. Solve riddles and enjoy surprises along the way. ​Sunday, 20 April from 10am to 5pm. Easter Egg hunts are at 10.30am and 11am.
More: https://www.visitgrimaud.co.uk/offers/paques-a-gassin-gassin-en-5268894/

VENCE – Easter Festival 

Celebrate Easter with a grand flower parade, children’s activities, a petting zoo, and an egg hunt. Festivities run throughout the weekend (19, 20 and 21 April).
More: https://vence-tourisme.com/incontournable/fetes-de-paques-les-19-20-21-avril-2025/

GRIMAUD – Easter Egg Hunt

Young and old can participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt in the picturesque village of Grimaud, in the grounds of the Notre-Dame de la Queste chapel. There’ll be entertainment and other surprises. Sunday, 20 April at 10am. Free.
More: https://www.grimaud-provence.com/offres/course-aux-oeufs-a-grimaud-grimaud-fr-3463953/

SAINT TROPEZ – Mystery Egg Hunt at the Citadel

Wednesday, 23 April at 2pm and 4pm. There’s coloured eggs, face painting, farm animals and more.
More: https://cotedazurfrance.fr/offres/chasse-aux-oeufs-mysteres-a-la-citadelle-saint-tropez-fr-3595863/

ISOLA 2000 – Mountain Egg Hunt in the Snow

Enjoy a unique Easter egg hunt in the snowy landscapes of Isola 2000. ​Monday 21 April, 11.30am to 12. But the whole weekend looks set for fun, parties and activities. It’s the last ski weekend AND it’s been snowing today!
More: https://cotedazurfrance.fr/offres/grande-chasse-aux-oeufs-de-paques-isola-2000-isola-fr-5464923/

MOUGIN – Peter Rabbit Investigation with chocolate eggs and more

This runs until early May and is a great experience for children to discover the town with puzzles to solve. Details here: https://cotedazurfrance.fr/offres/enquete-avec-pierre-lapin-jeu-denigmes-mougins-fr-5461383/

NICE – Château de Crémat Egg Workshop

Get creative with an Easter egg decorating workshop at the historic Château de Crémat. ​It’s a 100% chocolate workshop! Learn how to shape and fill your own delicious egg with praline, dried fruit flakes, and other surprises. A guided tour of the Château afterwards. Open to children over the age of 12. 19 April at 9am.

More: https://my.weezevent.com/atelier-oeufs-de-paques-au-chateau-de-cremat

🌦️ Weather Advisory
Please note that the weather forecast for this Easter weekend predicts occasional rain and possible thunderstorms in the Alpes-Maritimes region. It’s advisable to check with event organisers for any changes or indoor alternatives.​

Whatever the weather, we hope you have a very Happy Easter! 🐣

Jenni Baxter
Jenni Baxterhttps://www.rivieraedition.com
Jenni is a co-founder and editor of Riviera Edition. She has been based in Antibes for over 10 years, and has been visiting the Côte d’Azur since she was a student. As a celebrity journalist for international magazines, she has watched hundreds of movies at the Cannes Film Festival, interviewed stars at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and watched the Monaco Grand Prix from all the key angles. Jenni has also lived in South Africa, London and Australia... and co-wrote The Expat Confessions. She is happiest paddle boarding on the Med with her 3 daughters, or sipping rooibos in the African bush. Contact jennibaxter@gmail.com

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