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

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: 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

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

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image: wikipedia.org You know P'Niche is in love with the Parisian métro system. It's one of the most stable relationships in my life...

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As you begin to plan your 2025 Parisian travels (woo-hoo!), here is a list of public holidays to consider. During these official public...