During the Easter vacations, from April 12 to 26, 2025, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is putting the spotlight on children and families, offering fun and learning activities.
This year, spring vacation falls at the same time as the Easter weekend. On the weekend of April 19 to 21, 2025, parents and children can enjoy a little outing in the fresh air at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, one of the region's most spectacular egg hunts.
Easter 2025: the great Easter egg hunt at Château de Vaux le Vicomte (77)
The Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its famous Easter egg hunt await you on Saturday April 19, Sunday April 20 and Monday April 21, 2025. On the program? Egg hunts for young and old, entertainment for children and a visit to the château's magnificent gardens. [Read more]
For the rest, join us from April 12, 2025, for a series of astonishing and entertaining activities and visits, to be discovered in the château and gardens of this magnificent Seine-et-Marne estate. Here's the program of activities:
New for 2025 - entertainment in the garden
Gardener's seed
Discover the castle's flora by planting a seed in the former kitchen garden.
No supplement, no reservation required
From age 3
from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Amédée the Gardener
Children - dressed as little gardeners - sing along with the poet-gardener on an educational trail to discover the secrets of the château's gardens.
For children aged 4 to 8
Saturday 12, Sunday 13, Saturday 26, Sunday 27 April 2025 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
In addition to admission, €8 per child
Reservations required
The Golden Hen (treasure hunt)
La Poule aux Œufs d'Or, Jean de La Fontaine's famous fable, has hidden its golden eggs in the alleys of the French garden!
Equipped with a roadmap to punch in, visitors will have to help Jean de La Fontaine find all the eggs.
Cost: booklet distributed free of charge during the spring vacations to all childrenù
Guided tours and costume rentals
Looking for an unusual tour for your children? Take advantage of our costumed guided tours during the vacations.
Costumed by our teams, then greeted and guided by actors, children will discover the daily life of children in the 17th century!
Cost: €8.50, online reservation required, free for one accompanying adult
Costume rental
Cost: €5 per child, €6 per adult, sizes 3 and up
The Immersive Sound Trail
Visitors can relive the fascinating story of Nicolas Fouquet thanks to a spatialized sound system! Thanks to high-end headphones, visitors will be able to discover sound theater scenes automatically triggered in each room of the château. This immersive sound trail plunges visitors into the heart of history, which comes to life around them to the sound of costumes rustling, guests whispering, footsteps and doors slamming...
Available free of charge inside the château
From age 6
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Horse-drawn carriage ride
Every Wednesday and vacation weekend, from 10am to 7pm
18 € full price, 14.50 € children 6 to 17 and students
Free for children under 6
And of course, young and old alike are always invited to come and visit this extraordinary château and its gardens, for a wonderful outing to discover our historical and cultural heritage. As you can see, there are a thousand and one reasons to come and explore Vaux-le-Vicomte during the Easter vacations.
Looking for original or fun activities to keep your children occupied over the vacations? Check out our guide: What to do with the kids during the Easter vacations 2025 in Paris?
Dates and Opening Time
From April 12, 2025 to April 27, 2025
Location
Château de Vaux le Vicomte
Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte
77950 Maincy
Prices
-6 ans: Free
Tarif réduit: €13.5
Tarif adulte: €17
Recommended age
For all
Official website
vaux-le-vicomte.com
Easter 2025: the great Easter egg hunt at Château de Vaux le Vicomte (77)
