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Versailles - Journey Through Time - Part I
Many of you have been following Parisian Niche since its inception (merci!), but several friends are new here (bonjour!). For newer...

Parisian Niche
May 17, 2023


Angel in the Outfield (Well, Rue) ... of Paris!
As promised, P'Nicher, today we will cover my favorite relief to be found on the streets of Paris - and it's rather a hidden (yet...

Parisian Niche
Apr 14, 2023


Paris - What a Relief!
“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” Former President (and Ambassador/Minister to...

Parisian Niche
Apr 5, 2023


Floral Awning? In Spring? Groundbreaking...
Springtime in Paris - living the dream right? Luckily, Paris is trying to keep spring blossoms up all the year through. It gives fresh...

Parisian Niche
Mar 9, 2023


The Historical Axis of Paris...
We've just recently discovered and posted about the many areas of symmetry around Paris. Today, let's take a P'Niche peek at the truly...

Parisian Niche
Jan 28, 2023


Paris - A Study in Symmetry...
Having just covered some symmetrical design in our post about Place des Vosges, it really got me thinking about clean lines, symmetry,...

Parisian Niche
Jan 25, 2023


In Paris, Place des Vosges is Fit For a King...
Paris is known for its symmetry in architecture and landscape design, and few other locations showcase this thought of perfect alignment...

Parisian Niche
Jan 19, 2023


Paris is Really... Grotesque!
Gotcha!! Of course Paris is gorgeous and magnificent. It's also filled with quite a bit of grotesques (and gargoyles, of course!). ...

Parisian Niche
Sep 29, 2022


In Paris … a Tribute to Princess Diana
For Diana (01July 1961 - 31 August 1997) - a presence still felt by so many… ❤️ 👑 Let me start of by saying, the Flamme de la Liberté...

Parisian Niche
Aug 31, 2022


In Paris, it is Churches, Cathedrals and Basilicas, Oh My! But, What's the Difference?
In Paris, it seems like churches are much like popular chain coffee shops - one on nearly every corner! But, is all as it seems? There...

Parisian Niche
Aug 12, 2022
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