Many of you have been following Parisian Niche since its inception (merci!), but several friends are new here (bonjour!). For newer...

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...

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

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

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnet 43 might have been in mind at the creation of the I...

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...

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

Paris is known for its symmetry in architecture and landscape design, and few other locations showcase this thought of perfect alignment...

P'Niche is truly enjoying researching and sharing some of the other key French symbols, like the fleur de lys, Napoleonic bee, le...

Quite recently, the mascot for the Olympic Games of 2024 (which will be hosted in Paris) was unveiled. And it is set to be (drumroll...

We've already talked about some frightening creatures in the Parisian Niche - but, our grotesque and gargoyle friends don't hold a candle...

Of course, when we think of Notre Dame and Paris, we assume that we are referring to her monumental Cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris. Dear...

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

The world watched, united in horror, as our beloved Notre Dame Cathedral was engulfed in flames. Through a miracle and the efforts of...

For Jimmy - merci pour tout... Well P'Nichers, this post was created by popular request from our Facebook group page, and I am ever so...

We have had lots of fun researching and learning about some of the other French symbols, like the fleur de lys and the Napoleonic bee. ...

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...

While we recently learned more about the history of the fleur de lys, and Paris' motto, another thing you will see all over Paris (and...

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...

While we recently learned more about the history of the fleur de lys, Paris' motto has remained as constant as the city itself for...