image: B Mitzner Collection P'Nicher Portrait: how lucky I am that as this community continues to grow, so too do friendships deepen - and many people that might not have had the chance to cross paths become kindred friends. Today, let’s take a P’Niche peek to learn more about the lovely Barbara Mitzner, Francophile, author, and friend… image: cometoparis.com P'Niche: Ok, let's get into it!  Why Paris? BL Mitzner: I feel very lucky with my Parisian life.  My husband and I tr

https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/865838780/ When we first started this blog project, we had no idea how many symbols of Paris and...

What an absolute thrill it has been to research and share the many symbols of Paris and France. We started with the fleur de lys ,...

Oh to be in Paris, nibbling on France's favorite sandwich, the Croque Monsieur. But how did this delicious bite come to be so beloved? ...

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...

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...

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

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...

Ok P'Nichers, let get into it! Packing can be somewhat of a polarizing topic, but we've got good news, Paris footwear really runs (pun...

The fleur de lys (or fleur de lis, as it is often spelled, and both are equally correct) has a decidedly rich and meaningful history. ...

Your skin - it's the largest (and most complex) organ on your body. Constantly exposed to the world and its harsh elements, it's...

Un café s’il vous plaît... You've landed in Paris after a red-eye flight, and are in desperate need of some caffeine. Welcome to the...

Cue La Marseillaise playing triumphantly in the background... Happy Bastille Day! (Or as they properly say in France, Bonne Fête...

You'd better check yourself before you... (Yes, P'Niche is aware she just dated herself!) While we have previously discussed the many...

OK, P'Nicher, picture it... you're strolling around Paris and having the time of your life when... you guessed it, you've been scammed...

As much as we hate to admit it, Americans have a pretty bad reputation as tourists and travelers in Europe and in particular, in Paris. ...