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French Symbols - Les Macarons ...
Ok, Ok, I hear you - is the Macaron really considered a French symbol? Not officially, but if you have ever attended or planned a French...

Parisian Niche
Mar 20, 2024
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Taking the Trains in Paris (and France)...
All Aboard! Today, we are very honored to welcome Bob Kolinski (Guest P'Niche Reporter) to offer up some pro tips on using the French...

Parisian Niche
Mar 6, 2024
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Valentine's Walk in Paris - rue de la Colombe
Well, P'Nicher's, we've arrived at the most loved up and romantic day of the year - Valentine's Day. While arguably much less commercial...

Parisian Niche
Feb 14, 2024
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Hot Chocolate at Versailles - A Love Story...
If you have been following P'Niche for a while, you know that hot chocolate is one of my "love languages." So is the French royal...

Parisian Niche
Jan 31, 2024
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The Streets of Paris... Rue Cremieux
One of P'Niche's favorite ways to learn the quirks of Paris is to wander the streets, just taking in all of the sights, sounds, and...

Parisian Niche
Jan 24, 2024
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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
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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...

Parisian Niche
Nov 15, 2023
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The White Shirt - Your Wardrobe, The Français Way...
Here, in the Parisian Niche, we love talking about fashion and how to incorporate key items into your Parisian capsule wardrobe. We've...

Parisian Niche
Oct 4, 2023
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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...

Parisian Niche
Aug 9, 2023
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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...

Parisian Niche
Jul 26, 2023
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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...

Parisian Niche
Jul 19, 2023
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Hats Off to Paris!
We've definitely explored hats before - like the French symbol, the Phrygian Cap. However, for the First Anniversary of Parisian Niche...

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Apr 19, 2023
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Floral Awning? In Spring? Groundbreaking...
Springtime in Paris - living the dream right? Luckily, Paris is trying to keep spring blossoms up all the year through. It gives fresh...

Parisian Niche
Mar 9, 2023
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Shopping in Paris (The VAT Tax Refund)
At Parisian Niche, we have discussed money matters before, and there is a bit more helpful information when it comes to "shopping 'til...

Parisian Niche
Feb 20, 2023
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Valentine’s Day in Paris… Love in the City of Love!
Social media is overflowing with Parisian romance - you know, the steamy, dreamy images of the couple just waking up, in bedsheets, and...

Parisian Niche
Feb 9, 2023
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In Paris, Place des Vosges is Fit For a King...
Paris is known for its symmetry in architecture and landscape design, and few other locations showcase this thought of perfect alignment...

Parisian Niche
Jan 19, 2023
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Friday the 13th ... in Paris!
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...

Parisian Niche
Jan 12, 2023
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A Cake Good Enough for a King!
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...
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Jan 4, 2023
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Paris Plans: 2023 Public Holidays to Note...
As you begin to plan your 2023 Parisian travels, here is the list of public holidays to consider. During these official public holidays...

Parisian Niche
Dec 21, 2022
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Top 5 Paris Based Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2023!
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...

Parisian Niche
Dec 15, 2022
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