The Paris Postcard: An Easter Celebration from Home to the Heart of Paris

le 4 April, 2026

Bonjour from home—just barely. I have just returned after nearly a month in Paris, and this Paris Postcard is arriving a little late this week. My apologies. The journey back was a long one, with flight delays due to mechanical issues in Paris, followed by weather delays when we reached the U.S. And now, without missing a beat, I am preparing to host 35 at my home to celebrate Easter—yes, I have a large family, and this gathering has become a tradition.

Easter in Paris is one of the most quietly enchanting moments of the year. The city begins to soften into spring, and with it comes a sense of renewal that feels both spiritual and celebratory. From my little Paris rental, I could hear the bells of Saint Clothilde ring out, and it was so uplifting and well suited to the season. Masses throughout the city were elevated with music, flowers, and a palpable sense of occasion. There was also a beautiful sense of ceremony in the elegant processions and recessions that mark the beginning and end of mass—moments that feel timeless, reverent, and deeply rooted in tradition. I was delighted to attend mass at Notre Dame de Paris on a few occasions during Lent and Holy Week.

Beyond the churches, Paris expresses Easter in its own uniquely artistic way—notably through chocolate. The pâtisseries and chocolatiers transform their windows into exquisite displays: giant eggs, sculpted hens, whimsical bunnies, and intricate creations that blur the line between dessert and art. It’s a season when even a simple walk becomes a visual feast, each vitrine more imaginative than the last. There is a kind of joy in it—playful, refined, and unmistakably French.

This spring also brings a pair of cultural moments worth noting. PAD Paris returns to the Tuileries garden from April 8 to 12, drawing collectors and design enthusiasts from around the world. It’s one of those events where fine art, design, and craftsmanship converge in the most elegant setting—an inspiring stroll for anyone with an eye for beauty.

And beginning April 10, the Musée d’Art Moderne presents an exhibition dedicated to Lee Miller—a fascinating figure whose life bridged fashion, photography, and war correspondence. It promises to be both visually compelling and deeply moving, offering a look at a woman who captured the world in all its complexity.

Even from afar, it’s these moments—the traditions, the artistry, the rhythm of the seasons—that make Paris feel ever-present. And after a month immersed in it all, I’m already looking forward to the next return.

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Join the conversation in my latest post—Pied-à-Terre or Boudoir? You Decide.—and weigh in on which Parisian ideal speaks to you most.

And for a bit of nostalgia, revisit my March 2016 post, Celebrating Easter in Paris: A Blend of Tradition and Elegance—a look back at the timeless beauty and rituals that make the season in Paris so unforgettable.

xoxo, Jeannine