As you begin to plan your 2026 Parisian travels (woo-hoo!), here is a list of public holidays to consider. During these official public holidays in France, most businesses, shops, and offices will be closed. You may wish to keep this in mind as you begin to craft your travel dates and plans for your trip to Paris or France in general. Do also keep in mind, many of these dates will also serve for the French to " faire the pont " - to make a bridge to enjoy a long weekend! J

image: www.museemusings.com Real Talk - I don't know why it took me so long to truly appreciate the Rodin Museum - I don't think I fell in love with sculpture as art until viewing some of Michelangelo's great works (le sigh!) This Parisian space showcases many of the masterpieces of Auguste Rodin, one of history's best-known sculptors. Let's take a P'Niche peek to learn more... image: https://www.lamourdeparis.com/ The Rodin Museum was founded in 1916, shortly after the dea

image: https://skelandco.com/products/paris-is-always-a-good-idea-vintage P'Nichers, the Holiday Season is upon us! While I am typically a "If you are shopping for me this holiday season, I'm a size is 10 days in Paris" kinda gal, It's time to jingle down and have some fun as we prepare for the upcoming season of giving (and giving to yourself)! As always, we'll cover many tastes and price points in an entirely non sponsored post of gifting ideas. On y va - let's go!

After another incredible year of reads, here we are again, overcome with appreciation that this little book club driven blog just keeps going. We just celebrated our 7 year anniversary - le wow! We still adore sharing Paris (and beyond) through the written word. You can learn more about the Parisian Page Turners Book Club here . Come read with us! We have a new prize to award this year, in honor of our dearly departed friend and P'Nicher, Leslie, who we miss so dearly and

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

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

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

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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image: en.wikipedia.org While we are still in out "Monet State of Mind," after visits to Giverny and the Musée Marmottan Monet let's take...

image: https://www.marmottan.fr/en/ It's been a few years since I had the pleasure to walk le Musée Marmottan Monet, but since we were...

image: https://bookstr.com We haven't touched on many authors on this blog aside from Alexandre Dumas (my top fave!) and his gorgeous...

image: britannica.com When you hear the name Madame Tussaud, you likely think of the very popular London wax museum (founded by the a...

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