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French Symbols - The Rooster
We have so enjoyed researching and sharing some of the other French symbols, like the fleur de lys and the Napoleonic bee. We've even...

Parisian Niche
Jan 10, 2024


Praying in Paris: A Guide to Catholic Mass…
For Cece - for years of lessons and laughter - thank you, dear friend! So much talk has been circulating about the renovations and...

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Jan 3, 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...

Parisian Niche
Dec 5, 2023


Top 5 Paris Based Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2024!
It's no secret that this Parisian Niche blog was born out of our delightful book club. We even just celebrated our five year...

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Nov 15, 2023


A Hauntingly Beautiful Stroll Through Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery
Last Halloween, P'Niche was excited to share a spooky walk through the history of the Catacombs of Paris. This year, let's keep it above...

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Oct 31, 2023


The Luxor Obelisk in Paris ...
You know P'Nicher, if you called someone old, they might shrivel in annoyance, but the Luxor Obelisk proudly boasts being the oldest...

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Oct 25, 2023


Paris - through the eyes of Claudine Hemingway...
Many of us follow (or have been lucky enough to take a tour with) the dazzling Claudine Hemingway, an American expat, who has made the...

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Oct 18, 2023


Paris' Loveliest Park - le Parc Monceau
Pour ma famille française - les Fauvarques... merci d'être ma deuxième maison et mon deuxième cœur - et de m'avoir offert le Parc Monceau...

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Sep 27, 2023


Day Trip from Paris - Château de Monte-Cristo
We've recently discussed P'Niche's favorite French author, the late and great Alexandre Dumas. Recently, we were lucky enough to take a...

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Sep 21, 2023


All for One and One for All. All for Dumas!
For Bob: My swashbuckling dear friend, and bestest supporter...merci pour tout! One of the highest rated books of the Parisian Niche book...

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Sep 18, 2023


Les Bouquinistes de Paris...
Les Bouquinistes de Paris are the iconic booksellers that line the River Seine - making way for romantic walks, intellectual...

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Sep 13, 2023


Lafayette: French Hero, American Treasure...
You know P'Niche is obsessed with history and can even imagine that Lafayette would have been a dear friend. Here in our own USA, there...

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Sep 6, 2023


The Sun Also Rises - in Paris!
It's no secret that your P'Niche is an early bird, and while today's title may be borrowing the great Hemingway's words a bit, it's true...

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Aug 30, 2023


Julia Child - an American Icon in Paris...
P'Niche has a suspicion that if you are a Francophile, a cook (professionally trained or not), or even a late bloomer, you are quite...

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Aug 15, 2023


Le Procope - the First Parisian Café?
P'Niche has to admit that we ate like royalty on our last family trip to Paris. From a floral forward brunch at Pinky Bloom Paris to a...

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Aug 9, 2023


P'Niche Packing for September in Paris...
P'Niche is packing for a near three week trip to Paris this September - hooray! Packing is such a popular topic, and we've enjoyed...

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Aug 2, 2023


Au Pied de Cochon - A Parisian Classic...
On our last trip to Paris, we were lucky enough to have an absolute feast at the popular Parisian classic, Au Pied de Cochon, with family...

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Jul 26, 2023


Pinky Bloom Paris is definitely - Blooming!
We've spent some quality time together, and by now, you know P'Niche loves pretty things, pink, and a good floral awning. So, in this...

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Jul 19, 2023


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

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Jul 14, 2023


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

Parisian Niche
Jul 12, 2023
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