13 Original Ideas for a Children’s Birthday Party in Marseille

Prepare a dream birthday for your child with the most original ideas possible. We’ve selected some great ideas as to what to do in Marseille so as to give them an unforgettable day with friends and family. ?

 

The Urban Jump Trampoline Playground

Address: 191 Bd de la Valbarelle, 13011 Marseille

Age Group: 4+ years old

Duration: Between 1:45 and 3 hours (depend on whether you go in the morning, afternoon, or evening)

Bring them to spend an incredible birthday at Urban Jump, a trampoline playground where kids can have fun like there’s no tomorrow. You can either celebrate in the morning (in which case you will have 2:45 of pure fun), afternoon (1:45) or evening (3:00).

So, what’s a birthday like in this trampoline playground? Their Jump Party includes:

  • A gift for your child
  • Non-slip socks for each child to ensure a safe experience
  • Access to the trampolines
  • A snack from their menu, which can be either sweet (cake + candy + drinks) or savory (pizza + chips + drinks).

They require a minimum of 5 children for each reservation.

💰 Prices: €18.90 per person

👍 We value: The fact that there’s a savory option for the snacks and the fact that they also open in the evening

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Super Mario House Party

Address: your own home

Super Mario

Age Group: 2-12 years old

Duration: 3 hours

A Super Mario House Party brought to you by Diane and her team.

The party will be entertained by a comedian in a costume who will lead the children in many fun activities so they are always excited! The activities consist of a themed make-up session, a treasure hunt, a workshop on the creation of masks, quizzes, musical games, balloon sculptures, and even a puppet show and magic tricks.

A pinata game is also available (extra).

Just sit back and relax, and the entertainer will take care of the kids.

Snacks and decorations are not included in the service. You’ll have to pick up the party entertainer in the closest station in case it is far from your home address.

💰 Price: €235, the group being limited to 12 children maximum. The pinata is an extra and costs €40.

👍 We value: Many options available and a thematic birthday that will excite any child!

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Outdoor Treasure Hunt in the Panier quarter

Address: The treasure hunt starts in the Vieille Charité quarter. The exact location is informed at the moment of the reservation

Outdoor Treasure Hunt

Age Group: 7+ years old

Duration: 3 hours

A treasure hunt is a perfect way to encourage all the children in the group to participate in a single activity and to make them work together. With this outdoor game, they will be able to explore the Panier quarter and learn about Marseille’s culture. The game is based on real facts related to the city’s culture.

The premise of the game (Mystère au Panier): Marius discovers a letter left by his late aunt that contains many secrets. The task of investigating and unveiling them is up to the children.

They will have to explore the streets of the city’s oldest quarter, solving puzzles and finding hidden messages. You can choose between two options: either several teams will compete against each other or everybody joins their efforts in a single large team to solve the mystery. Children will be supervised by a guide during the game.

The birthday snack is available as part of a special package. Each group is required to be accompanied at all times by an adult (minimum one adult per team – ideally 1 adult for 7 children).

💰 Prices: €180 for a group of up to 10 children and €18 per additional child (for a maximum of 30 children).

For a package that includes birthday snacks, the prices are €250 for a group of 10 children maximum, and €25 per additional child (in a total maximum of 30 children). The snack takes place in a partner store, with cake, drinks, and sweets.

👍 We value: A fun treasure hunt that allows children to have fun and discover the culture of the city

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Magic City Playground

Address: 4 Mnt Commandant de Robien, 13011 Marseille

Age Group: 3+ years old (children under the age of 3 are also welcome, although there are less attractions for them)

Duration: 2 hours

Bring your children to a playground for a super fun birthday! Children can enjoy various attractions including mini karts – no need to worry about keeping them entertained. Snack is included in the service and takes place at a table reserved for the occasion.

A minimum of 8 children is required for each reservation. The adult package is available in case parents desire to be present at the party, at €2.50 per person.

💰 As for the prices, there are many packages available:

  • Paris Package – €12/child: invitation cards, access to the attractions, a private table, candy, syrups, cake with candles
  • Rome Package – €15/child: all of the above + popcorn, sodas, unlimited syrup, a free entry for the child celebrating their birthday, and 1 kart token for each child.
  • London Package – €19/child: all of the above + unlimited candy, crêpe au sucre (sweet crepe) for each child, unlimited sodas, 3 kart tokens for each child, a surprise for the child who is celebrating their birthday.
  • New York Package – €25/child: all of the above + a mascot of your choice (Mickey, Minion, Elsa, Spiderman, Batman, Buzz, etc.) and makeup for each child.

👍 We value: The Rome package that allows each child to go for a kart ride and offers unlimited drinks.

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

High Adventure Course in the Ecopark

Address: 20 Bd Madeleine Rémusat, 13013 Marseille

High Adventure Course in the Ecopark

Age Group: 5-16 years old

Duration: 3 hours

Celebrate your kid’s birthday in Marseille’s Ecopark for an experience full of sensations on the top of the trees!

Children can enjoy the courses and admire the view of the city after having received the safety instructions and having gone through a test course.

No need to worry! The children will be under constant surveillance.

Food is not included in the service, but a table will be reserved for you to organize your own snacks. You will also have a refrigerator available. There’s also the option of buying drinks and ice cream on the premises.

The children are required to use closed footwear and adequate clothing.

💰 Prices:

For a group ranging from 6-9 children:

  • €13/child for children aged 5-6
  • €17/child for children aged 7-12
  • €20/child for adolescents aged 13+ and accompanying adults

For a group of 10+ children:

  • €11/child for children aged 5-6
  • €15/child for children aged 7-12
  • €18/child for adolescents aged 13+ and accompanying adults

👍 We value: A fun outdoors activity surrounded by nature

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Time Out Escape Game

Address: 17 rue Paradis 13001 Marseille

birthday in an escape game

Age Group: 9-15 years old

Duration: 1 hour

Give your child a fun birthday in an escape game at Marseille’s Vieux Port.

Time Out Escape Game offers you 3 rooms with 3 different themes:

  • Back to the Future (for all ages): Stuck in space-time and locked in a lab, the kids will have to find a way to return to the present
  • Panic Room (children and adolescents): At night time, the kids find themselves in the middle of a forest and decide to spend the night in an old building. But things don’t go as expected.
  • French Connection (for adolescents that have played escape games before): The participants are part of a secret service that fights drug traffic in Marseille. Their goal is to dismantle a network of traffickers.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the room.

The package includes a photoshoot. There’s also the option of adding a snack (cake + drinks + sweets at will) for around €15.

💰 Prices: €150 for a room (6 children or 1 adult + 5 children in case they’re younger than 12 years old).

You can also book the 3 rooms (with the 3 respective games) for €450 (18 children or 3 adults + 15 children).

👍 We value: The possibility of choosing among a list of themes and the opportunity of joining efforts together to solve the problems

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Kart up (Karting)

Address:19 Boulevard de l’Europe Vitrolles – 13127 Vitrolles

Age Group: 7-15 years old

Kart up offers various activities such as karting, laser games, and bowling – all the options needed to satisfy your child and their friends are here.

Drinks are included, but the birthday cake is not. The package includes a reserved space where children can eat the snacks provided by the parents.

Reservations require 8 or more children.

💰 As for the prices, they have many packages, some of which are:

  • 2 rounds of laser game + 3 bottles of soda: €20/child
  • 2 rounds of bowling + 3 bottles of soda: €20/child
  • 1 round of karting + 1 round of laser game + 3 bottles of soda: €30/child
  • 2 rounds of karting + 3 bottles of soda: €39/child

Additional bottles of soda cost €3 each (Pepsi, Orangina, 7up, or Oasis).

👍 We value: Having different options to choose

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Frozen House Party

Address: your own home

Frozen House Party

Age Group: 3-12 years old

Duration: 3 hours

A Frozen House Party brought to you by Diane and her team.

The party will be led by a comedian dressed as Elsa or Anna (you pick!) who will lead the children in many fun activities keeping them excited! The available activities are a themed make-up session, a treasure hunt, a workshop on the creation of masks, quizzes, musical games, balloon sculptures, and even a puppet show and magic tricks.

A pinata game is also available (optional extra).

Just sit back and relax, and the entertainer will take care of the kids.

Snacks and decorations are not included in the service. You’ll have to pick up the party entertainer in the closest station in case it is far from your home address.

💰 Price: €235, the group being limited to 12 children maximum. The pinata is an extra and costs €40.

👍 We value: Many options are available and it is a thematic birthday that will excite any child!

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Royal Kids Playground

Address: 191 Bd de la Valbarelle, 13011 Marseille

Age Group: up to 12 years old

Duration: 3 hours

Royal Kids is the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday if he/she likes games of all kinds (climbing, sliding, etc.). You can organize your party there (which includes snacks) in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Entrance is free for 2 accompanying people, with a fee of €2 per additional person. A minimum of 8 children is required for each reservation.

💰 Prices: 3 packages are available:

  • Morning Package €15/child: from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., includes a birthday cake, invitation cards, drinks and treats, a birthday certificate, a motorbike ride for each child and a free entry to the park.
  • Royale Package €18/child: from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., all of the above + an entertainer in charge of the party and a parade with Léon the mascot, surprise bag for each child.
  • Classic Package €14/child: from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., including a birthday cake, invitation cards, drinks and treats, a birthday certificate, a motorbike ride for each child and a free entry to the park.

Additional options are can also be added to your party:

  • Pinata €12
  • Group Photo €6
  • Surprise bag €2/child

👍 We value: The Royale package for a personalized experience

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Au PicWic Toys

Address: ZAC de la Valentine, Campagne La Forbin, 13926 Marseille

birthday at PicWic Toys

Age Group: 6-12 years old

Duration: 2 hours

Come celebrate your child’s birthday at PicWic Toys for a day full of surprises!

Children will have the opportunity to participate in several creative activities. They will create a keychain themselves and decorate stands, mugs, boxes, etc. Each child brings home what they have created.

The birthday snack is included: a marble cake with candles, drinks, and sweets. A €10 gift card which will be valid for one year is offered to the child celebrating their birthday.

The package also includes photos that will capture those special moments.

💰 Prices: €104 for a group of up to 8 children and €13 per additional child (in a total maximum of 12 children).

For €20 you can also add a Pinata to the party.

👍 We value: A whole range of fun activities to do in a game house with snacks included!

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Bubble Foot

Address: 845 RD 543 Lieu-dit Le Petit Péage, 13170 Les Pennes Mirabeau.

bubble foot

Age Group: 8+ years old

Duration: 1 hour

What is bubble foot? Playing football (i.e. soccer) while being inside a human-sized bubble. This original game will surely entertain the children! The bubbles make running more difficult, but also absorb the shocks – so there is no problem with bumping into each other!

This sporting activity will please any football fans as well as all children who like physical activities and also doing anything fun. The game is made for girls and boys alike.

The food is not included, but there are snacks available for sale. Adequate sports clothing is required. Changing rooms and showers will be at your disposal.

💰 Prices: €180 for a group of up to 20 children, another €180 for an additional hour.

👍 We value: An extraordinary and fun activity for the children

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

Indoors Surfing

Address: Avenue des Chabauds, 13320 Bouc-Bel-Air.

indoor surfing activity

Age Group: 7+ years old

Duration: 2:30

No, it’s not a dream. You can actually organize an indoor surfing activity for your kid’s birthday.

The kids will learn everything they need to about surfing from a passionate team that will lead them through the whole process. They can then each take a board and hit the waves, which are of course adapted in their speed and power to each individual child.

When the children fall, the impact is always reduced by special absorbing surfaces, so no need to worry. A guaranteed great time for the children!

A table and chairs will be set up so that you can organize your snack (drinks, disposable dishes and sweets are all included). The parents are in charge of the cake, swimwear, and towels.

💰 Price: €260, the group is limited to 8 children maximum

👍 We value: A very original activity available at any time of the year

Reservations and additional information (website in french)

 

La ferme d’Auriol

Address: 124 Chemin de la Barrière, 13390 Auriol

Age Group: all ages, but especially younger kids

If your child loves animals, how about some activities in a farm?

The ferme d’Auriol invites you to spend your birthday surrounded by animals. Children will get the chance to meet many farm animals: goats, pigs, llamas, donkeys, sheep, lambs, ducks and participate in activities such as collecting eggs, feeding animals, etc.

The farm has a playground with bouncy castles for the children to have a great time outdoors on this special day. There’s also a picnic zone! You’ll have a table reserved for your birthday snacks (which are not included) and a refrigerator at your disposal. There’s also snacks available for sale in the farm (crepes and other delicacies).

💰 Prices: €9 per person (€8 if the group has more than 10 people).

👍 We value: A fun activity in nature at a low cost!

Reservations and additional information (website in french)