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world France 24 En 2026-04-02

Easter, the Pierre Hermé way: A playful twist on a classic chocolate tradition

Pierre Hermé shares his unique Easter chocolate creations in France, blending classic treats with modern twists.


Easter is just around the corner – and for many people around the world, that means chocolate. Here in France, chocolate shops are filled with eggs, rabbits, hens, bells and – somewhat surprisingly – even small shellfish. We explore the tradition of Easter chocolates with one of France’s great masters of all things sweet, Pierre Hermé.

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