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Paris' Worst Kept Secret - Monoprix
Monoprix is more than just a grocery store in Paris (and all of France) - it's a way of life. It stands as a delightful blend of everyday...
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Nov 13
Redd Montorgueil - a Charming Bar à Vins...
P'Niche makes no secret that she can live (and live quite well) simply on apéro . It's truly just the most delightful French tradition,...
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Oct 2
Holiday Gifts for the "Parisian" in Your Life…or For Yourself!
P'Nichers, the Holiday Season is (almost) upon us! It's time to jingle down and have some fun! (If anyone is shopping for P'Niche, I am...
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Sep 11
France's Fave Sammie - le Croque Monsieur...
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? ...
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Aug 14
A Sweet, Petite Street... la rue de Lévis
Well, the summer is coming to a quick close and while the weather is still heavenly, we still have time to get out and enjoy those late,...
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Aug 7
A Favorite Parisian Flea Market...
In today's world of rampant consumption and single use products, I am proud to say that many of the objects in my own home have been...
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Jul 23
French Symbols - Marianne
I love the symbols of Paris and France - LOVE THEM. (Oui, I know that may see odd, and quite frankly, I am going to need the rest of you...
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Jul 3
Just Another Paris Olympics Post...
It's the 2024 Olympiad time! Over the last two years, we've loved sharing many of France's historical symbols. From the royal fleur de...
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Jun 20
Fête de la Musique in Paris and Beyond…
Just when you thought Paris and France could not get any more culturally important, they decided to up their "cool factor" by creating...
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Apr 24
Stohrer - Paris' Oldest Patisserie...
By now, you know how seriously P'Niche takes chocolates, treats, and sugary goodness of all sorts. That's why we're shocked it too us so...
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Mar 20
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...
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Nov 27, 2023
A Marian Chapel in Paris...
Dedicated to Angie: for your blessed friendship (and lots of laughter and quite a few dances at the Versailles Grand Masque Ball - I...
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Nov 15, 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 8, 2023
Holiday Gifts for the "Parisian" in Your Life…or For Yourself!
P'Nichers, the Holiday Season is upon us once again! It's time to jingle down and have some fun!! After last year's expansive list of...
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Oct 18, 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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Sep 27, 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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Aug 30, 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 15, 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 9, 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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Jul 26, 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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