Eggs

• Easter without eggs just wouldn't be Easter. In France, eggs play an important part in the celebrations. They are symbolic of the return of plenty after the Lenten fast. Easter egg hunts and Easter egg rolls are often part of the festivities.
  
  

Rack of Lamb

• Lamb is the traditional meal served on Easter. The French enjoy rack of lamb seasoned with fresh breadcrumbs, herbes de Provence, seasonings and lavender honey.
  
  

French Breakfast Puffs

• On Easter morning, the French prepare French breakfast puffs. These are light, flaky and sweet breakfast rolls prepared and served with ground cinnamon and melted butter.
  
  

Poisson D'Avril

• Poisson d'Avril are chocolate fish candies. These treats mimic the paper versions children use to play April Fool's tricks on adults by sticking a paper fish to an adult's back. The children then run away and yell "Poisson d'Avril" (April fish).
  
  

Cloche Volant

• Bells play an important role in French Easter celebrations. Candy shops sell many versions of chocolate flying bells. They symbolize the rejoicing of the resurrection of Jesus.
  
  

Easter Monday

• The Monday following Easter is an important holiday in France. Typical on a French table during the Monday after Easter holiday will be roasted lamb, French onion soup and hot cross buns.