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Exploring Montparnasse Cemetery...
image: mkparis75015 Each year, P'Niche says "no more Halloween themed or Halloween adjacent posts," but here we are again - in another season of all things pumpkin spice and spooky related. I can't resist! So with thoughts of the ghosts past of Père Lachaise and the Montmartre Cemetery in mind, and hot cocoa in hand, let's ta ke a P'Niche peek to learn more about the le Cimetière du Montparnasse... image: Robert Kolinski A quiet refuge nestled in the very busting Montpar

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Oct 29


Exploring Montmartre Cemetery
image: atlasobscura.com Let's continue our stroll through Montmartre this week and enjoy this quartier for all of it's charm and intrigue. Montmartre Cemetery, (Cimetière de Montmartre) is more than just a burial site; it's a blend of history, art, and quiet reflection. While not as visited as Père Lachaise Cemetery , w ith its connections to some of France's most influential figures, this enchanting cemetery attracts both locals and tourists. Let's take a P'Niche peek to le

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Oct 22


Au Musée de Montmartre...
We're still exploring Montmartre this week, finding ourselves turning off both Place du Tertre and la rue de l'Abreuvoir , just in front of the Musée de Montmartre. This petit museum, located in a historic building, which was once home to several renowned artists, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the bohemian lifestyle that thrived here during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Let's take a P'Niche peek to learn more... image: en.wikipedia.org Considered a new kid

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Oct 15


Postcard Parfait - Rue de l’Abreuvoir...
image: wikimedia.org Isn't Paris in the autumn just divine? We're having such fun playing la flâneuse about Montmartre and have just...

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Oct 8


Place du Tertre through an Artist's Lens...
I know I'm preaching to the P'Niche choir when I say that it seems everywhere you turn in Paris, you find a unique and special treasure. ...

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Oct 1


Dinner - and a Show! Bel Canto in Paris...
image: https://lebelcanto.com/en/ I'm still recovering from the jet-lag from my last trip (ready to head back yet, Laura?!) and that...

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Sep 17


Paris' Urban Oasis - Paris Plages...
image: en.wikipedia.org Paris in the summer - what is better than deciding if you are Juilletistes or Aoûtiens ? Well - deciding to...

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Jun 18


Music in One of Paris' Most Sacred Spaces...
image: https://www.classictic.com/ During my last visit, I was lucky enough to be invited to a literal front row (Coucou Bob!) experience...

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Apr 30


Paris' Cherry Blossoms - Delicacy in Motion...
image: https://limitless-secrets.com Cheery Blossoms in Spring? Groundbreaking. Heyyyy, wait a minute - it IS groundbreaking - and...

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Mar 19


Paris' Gem of a Museum - Musée de Cluny...
image: Chrissy Consolé The Cluny Museum, officially known as le Musée National du Moyen Âge, and/or le Musée de Cluny, is a jewel hidden...

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Feb 19


Paris' New Cheese Museum...
image: https://www.foodandwine.com/ In what might be considered one of the biggest face palms in history, France, the very capital of...

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Feb 5


A Writers' Parisian Paradise...
image: tripadvisor.com/ぱりお I was just lucky enough to spend "a trinity" of big events in Paris - my 50th birthday, Christmas, and New...

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Jan 8


Redd Montorgueil - a Charming Bar à Vins...
P'Niche makes no secret that she can live (and live quite well) simply on apéro . It's truly just the most delightful French tradition,...

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Nov 13, 2024


A Favorite Parisian Flea Market...
In today's world of rampant consumption and single use products, I am proud to say that many of the objects in my own home have been...

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Aug 7, 2024


Just Another Paris Olympics Post...
It's the 2024 Olympiad time! Over the last two years, we've loved sharing many of France's historical symbols. From the royal fleur de...

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Jul 3, 2024


Fête de la Musique in Paris and Beyond…
Just when you thought Paris and France could not get any more culturally important, they decided to up their "cool factor" by creating...

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Jun 20, 2024


The Streets of Paris... Rue Montorgueil
As luck would have it, my last visit to Paris had very little rain and left me lots of time to be a flâneuse all throughout the city. On...

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May 1, 2024


A Paris Jewel... Musée Nissim de Camondo
One of P'Niche's favorite things is discovering (and sharing) little gems hiding in plain sight. Let's take a P'Niche peek at one tiny...

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Apr 9, 2024


The Streets of Paris... Rue Cremieux
One of P'Niche's favorite ways to learn the quirks of Paris is to wander the streets, just taking in all of the sights, sounds, and...

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Jan 24, 2024


Paris Plans: 2024 Public Holidays (and Other Dates) to Note...
As you begin to plan your 2024 Parisian travels (woo-hoo!), here is a list of public holidays to consider. During these official public...

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Dec 5, 2023
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