Easter is always a great time to spend with friends and family as it’s full of activities that always involve some chocolate. The long weekend of Pâques offers a great way to discover the region, entertain your kids and eat delicious chocolate. So I decided to make a list of some of the things you can do with or without kids this weekend. To give everyone a chance to enjoy this fun holiday, the list includes activities both within and around Bordeaux such as parks, chateaux and more..

In the city

le Musée des Arts décoratifs et du Design

The museum of decorative arts and design of Bordeaux will hold its Paques activities on April 1-2 which will include a graffiti workshop (ages 8-12) and a chocolate treasure hunt (ages 6-12). The number of places is limited so if you are interested contact  the museum by phone 05 56 10 14 05 or by mail artdeco.publics@mairie-bordeaux.fr .

Where: 39 Rue Bouffard, 33000 Bordeaux
When: April 1-2
How much: 10 €

Egg Hunt in Bacalan

le K’fé des familles association will hold a big egg hunt at place Buscaillet  in the Bacalan neighborhood March 31. The participants will be divided into different age groups and will then go on a hunt for chocolate eggs, bunnies and  hens that are hidden in different spots in the neighborhood.

Registration is required- for registration, for more info.

Where: 46 rue de New York, 33300 Bordeaux
When: March 31
How much: 2 €

Les Vivres de l’Art en chocolat

Les Vivres de l’Art will hold a free Easter event at place Victor Raulin (next to the cité du vin) on April 1. The program will include plenty of activities for every age: mask painting workshop, barbecue, card games and more.

For more info.

Where: 4 rue Achard, 33300 Bordeaux, France
When: April 1
How much: free

PIMP YOUR EGG with Hasnaâ

Hasnaâ Ferreira, renowned Bordeaux chocolatier, will hold several 15 minutes workshops for kids in Halles de Bacalan on April 1. During  the ‘Pimp your egg’ event, the kids will make a personal chocolate egg from her chocolate.

For more info.

Where: Halles de Bacalan, 10 esplanade de pontac, 33300 Bordeaux, France
When: Avril 1
How much: 10€

Around Bordeaux

Château de Vayres

The biggest egg hunt in Bordeaux is at Château de Vayres . The chateau hosts parents and kids for a big egg hunt event which includes a visit in the chateau and different activities for kids in the park. The event will take place April 1-2.

Where: 63 Avenue de Libourne, 33870 Vayres
When: April 1-2
How much: free under 5/   5-14 year old : 10 €/ older than 15  : 12.50 €

Find the treasure at Pessac zoo

Like every year, the zoo of Pessac proposes different activities during Easter. This weekend (April 1-2) the participants will have to find the hints hidden at the alleys of the park in order to discover the treasure. Also, at 10 AM a team of makeup artists will transform the kids into little zebras, tigers and giraffes.

For more info.

Where: 3, rue du Transvaal – 33600 Pessac
When: April 1-2
How much: 16,50 € for adults / 12 € for kids

Pâques with the Woompa family

Come participate in a family riddle game at Château Pape Clément on March 31 and April 1. In Addition to the game the activity will include a visit to a mini museum of the family, chocolate tastings and even an aperitif for the parents.
for more info.

Where: 216 Avenue Dr Nancel Penard, 33600 Pessac
When: March 31 and April 1
How much: free under 4 and 10 €/ 11 € with/without reservantion

Egg Hunt at Larrivet Haut-Brion

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion in Léognan invites families to their Paques celebration on March 31. The program for the day includes: Egg hunt, wine and chocolate workshops, cellar visits and the  Design and wine 2018 award ceremony.

For more info.

Where: 84, avenue de Cadaujac, 33850 Léognan
When: March 31 (14:30-17:00)
How much: 10€

Pâques en Musiques à l’Ecomusée de Marquèze

l’Ecomusée de Marquèze invites families to an egg hunt and music on April 1-2. After the traditional  egg hunt in the neighborhood the museum will hold a little party with music and snacks.

Where: Route de la Gare, 40630 Sabres
When: April 1-2

Egg hunt at Château de La Brède

Easter in Jardins d’Eyrignac

Jardins d’Eyrignac organises Easter activities on April 1-2, which will include: treasure hunting for kids and riddle games for the adults. This is quite a ride to get there from Bordeaux but it can be a  good opportunity to discover these beautiful gardens.

For more info.

Where: les jardins du manoir d’eyrignac 24590 salignac
When: April 1-2
How much: Normal ticket: 12,50€ – Students : 10,50€ – 11-18 ans : 8,50€; kids (5-10 ans) : 6,50€

As you see, this weekend is full of great and yummy Paques activities in and around Bordeaux, now let’s just hope that the wet weather won’t ruin the egg hunts.

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Thanks for reading and happy Easter!