One of P'Niche's passions is researching, learning, and sharing about French symbols, like the fleur de lys and the Napoleonic bee. ...

For Cameron - an absolute firecracker and one heck of an awesome lady! P'Niche Personal: My blessings keep on adding up. Not only have...

For Breton - you stole my heart, "sticky fingers..." I love you - always, forever! P'Niche Personal: Aren't I the luckiest Parisian...

Here at P'Niche, we love eating our way through Parisian and French history. We've shared items from yummy days like Candlemas,...

P'Niche is packing for a June trip to Paris - huzzah! Packing is such a popular topic, and we've enjoyed sharing ideas for all seasons of...

We've definitely explored hats before - like the French symbol, the Phrygian Cap. However, for the First Anniversary of Parisian Niche...

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...

For Mimi - merci mon amie... Your kindred friendship is a true joie de ma vie! Your P'Niche is tickled Parisian Niche pink to have been...

Springtime in Paris - hooray! Packing is such a popular topic, and we've enjoyed sharing ideas for all seasons of "capsule wardrobes,"...

Spring has (almost?) sprung and it's time to start planning your "printemps packing capsule" for Paris. It's a fun and easy way to get...

Let's Go Crêpe-y! While not an official public holiday in France, Candlemas is celebrated annually on February 2nd. What is Candlemas? ...

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

Every year, there are a few - the dreaded Friday the 13th dates - on the calendar. In 2023, we have only two - January 13 and October 13...

Happy New Year to you and yours, P'Nichers! Hoping that you had fun and restful holidays... While not an "official" holiday or day of...

As you begin to plan your 2023 Parisian travels, here is the list of public holidays to consider. During these official public holidays...

It's no secret that this Parisian Niche blog was born out of our long standing book club. That makes looking forward to new Paris based...

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

For the lovely Janet, for sharing her faith and her world - aren't I the lucky one to call you my dear friend?! May all your days be...

What does the Pantone 2023 Color “Digital Lavender” have to do with Paris? Absolutely Nothing! That said, given the scores of lush...