Following calls from members of the public Fort Regent was lit up in blue, white and red to show solidarity with the people of France while the States building was also illuminated in the colours of the French flag.
Flags were flying at half-mast at the Royal Court and Cyril Le Marquand House and numerous homeowners also chose to fly French colours.
A minute’s silence was also held at football matches, the Jersey Half Marathon and at the match between Jersey Rugby Club and Doncaster Knights at St Peter.
From 5.30 pm tonight leaders of Jersey’s French and Muslim communities were expected to address crowds as they gather to remember the dead against the backdrop of France’s tricolour in the Royal Square.
Chief Minister Ian Gorst, Bailiff William Bailhache and the Dean the Very Rev Bob Key are due to attend the event among other Island dignitaries.
After gathering at the Royal Square Islanders are being invited to the Town Church for a multi-faith service to allow people to pay their respects.
Senator Gorst said: ‘As we struggle to absorb the full horror of Friday evening’s brutal attacks I hope as many Islanders as possible will join us in the Royal Square to demonstrate our support for our near neighbours in France and to uphold the values we share – of peace, freedom and tolerance.
‘Jersey has strong historical and cultural ties with France and it is terrible to see our near neighbours suffering so deeply.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of the victims of this appalling attack and with the people of France.’
He added that he was in contact with David Myatt, Jersey’s honorary French consul, to send a message to the people of France to share the Island’s deepest condolences.
The Bailiff has also written a letter of condolence to French President François Hollande and a book of condolence has been opened at the States building.
In a statement the Bailiff said he recognised that many Islanders have been deeply shocked at the events in Paris.
‘Our immediate thoughts, in particular, lie with the families of those affected by this tragedy, and the courageous and dedicated efforts of the emergency services personnel and the police authorities who have so bravely had to deal with the consequences of these horrifying attacks but more generally we think of the people of France who are, of course, our very close neighbours.’
Jersey’s Catholic Church will be holding their own ceremony St Thomas’ Church on Wednesday from 12.30 pm.
The requiem mass will be lead by Father Benjamin Theobald, assisted by Deacon Iain MacFirbhisigh in the absence of Monsignor Nicolas France who is out of the Island.
