Easter chocolates: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris surprises with a sublime floral creation

For Easter 2026, Mandarin Oriental Lutetia is celebrating the arrival of spring with an exceptional pastry creation: the Floral Easter Egg. Inspired by the beauty and delicacy of flowers, this piece combines poetry, refinement and gourmandise. Every detail of this work pays homage to the renewal of nature, offering a complete sensory experience for both the eyes and the palate.

A refined, poetic composition

The bouquet of peonies encloses a two-layer Manjari dark chocolate egg, topped with a melting hazelnut praline, balancing chocolate intensity and sweetness. Each flower hides a gourmet surprise: airy marshmallow, white and milk chocolate with childhood accents, or raspberry chocolate, creating a veritable exploration of flavors. The finely worked white chocolate and dulcey leaves add finesse and elegance to the whole, transforming this piece into an object to be contemplated before tasting.

Nicolas Guercio’s expertise

Designed by Nicolas Guercio, Pastry Chef at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, this creation reflects a path of excellence and innovation. From an early age, Nicolas developed a passion for the sweet art of pastry-making, and trained with such great houses as the Ritz Paris and Dalloyau in Tokyo. His international career, notably in Saint Petersburg, enabled him to develop a unique signature, combining elegance, technique and inventiveness. Since his arrival at Lutetia in 2019, he has been creating pastries that tell stories and celebrate gourmandise through consistently masterful textures, flavors and design.

A sensory and visual experience

This floral creation is not just for tasting: it tells a story and invites sharing. The piece harmoniously blends the intensity of the chocolate, the lightness of the marshmallows and the richness of the pralines, highlighting contrasting textures and subtle flavors. The arrangement of chocolate flowers and leaves evokes movement and grace, as if the bouquet were coming to life before the eyes of the guests, enhancing the immersive, festive experience.

Practical information

• Price: Limited edition egg at €79
• Pre-order: Lutetia online store
• Collection: March 23 to April 6, 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
• Store in a cool, dry place, ideally away from direct light.

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