Easter at Nina Métayer 2026: Butterfly Egg and Decadent Creations

Inspired by butterflies and the freshness of spring, Nina Métayer's Easter 2026 collection features chocolates, desserts, and candies available from March 25 to April 29 in Paris, Issy-les-Moulineaux, and even La Rochelle. Here's everything you need to know.

For Easter 2026, Nina Métayer has chosen the butterfly as the guiding motif for a spring-inspired collection titled between Emergence and Bloom. The renowned pastry chef from La Rochelle, named World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2023 by the UIBC and again in 2024 by the judges of The World's 50 Best, unveils exquisite chocolate creations available at her Paris and Île-de-France shops, including the Printemps du Goût in the 9th arrondissement and La Samaritaine in the 1st. This year, her Easter collection draws inspiration from the natural world, renewal, and pollinators.

What is Nina Métayer's Eclosion Egg for Easter 2026?

The highlight of the collection is undoubtedly the Éclosion Egg (€139), a limited-edition masterpiece symbolizing a butterfly just emerging from its chrysalis. Crafted by Xoco Gourmet, this shell is made from 70% Mayan Red dark chocolate from Honduras and is filled with a almond and pine nut praline. The exterior is adorned with toasted almond pieces along the edges, creating a stunning and delicious presentation.

A powdered bronze-chocolate butterfly unfolds its wings at the top, while inside lies a delightful surprise: a small Harmonie egg, white, milk, and dark chocolate candies, caramel and hazelnut confections, brittle chocolate shards, and sunflower seed-studded squares. Weighing approximately 1.3 kg and measuring 30 cm from wingtip to wingtip when fully spread, it’s as perfect to display as to gift — just waiting to be savored.

What other creative ideas are in store for Easter 2026?

The collection comes in various sizes to suit every budget and preference. The Easter bunnies (25 €), crafted from dark or milk chocolate, are adorned with tiny flowers resembling a springtime crown, offering a charming nod to Easter tradition. The Harmonie eggs (ranging from 14 € to 36 € depending on size) feature molds with Art Deco patterns and are filled with almond-hazelnut praline. They are available in small or large egg formats, in both dark and milk chocolate.

The Floraison dessert, available as a single-serving (€10) or a shareable platter for 8 to 10 people (€89), stands out as perhaps the most unique creation in the collection. It features a zesty orange biscuit paired with a bavarois mousse infused with green Szechuan berries from Terre Exotique, a creamy Osmanthus-flavored component, and a floral whipped cream with fruity notes. Topping it all is a delicate chocolate wafer butterfly. A refined gift choice for those who appreciate contemporary, sophisticated pastries.

For sharing treats, there's also the Easter fritters (€12 for a 190 g box), a selection of little chocolates shaped like fish, shrimp, and turtles, available in dark, milk, and white varieties — a nod to the traditional Easter confectionery. The Lumière eggs (€36 for a box of 24 candies) round out the collection, featuring small praline-filled chocolates dipped in 62% dark chocolate and dusted with bronze powder.

Where to order and pick up Nina Métayer's Easter 2026 Collection?

The collection will be available from March 25 to April 29, 2026. Preorders are now open. You can pick up your orders free of charge at multiple locations: at Samaritaine (9 rue de la Monnaie, Paris 1st), at the Printemps du Goût on the 8th floor of Printemps Haussmann (59 rue de Caumartin, Paris 9th), at the Halles d'Issy Biltoki, and at the Laboratoire Délicatisserie in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92). In La Rochelle, pickups are available at Fournil and at Paillat, the bakery where Nina Métayer started her apprenticeship. Home delivery via courier is also available in Paris and some surrounding suburbs, directly through delicatisserie.fr.

Our opinion: this collection appeals both to lovers of gourmet chocolate and to those curious about inventive pastries. The Floraison dessert is perfect for anyone looking for something original to replace the classic chocolate eggs. Meanwhile, the Éclosion egg is a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts with a taste for luxury.

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