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French Symbols - The Laurel Wreath
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 ,...
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Oct 9
Paris' Colonne de Juillet
When we last covered the super interesting Medici Column we got to thinking. What other columns or point of interest were worth...
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Sep 24
Notre-Dame-du-Travail: A Workers' Parish...
While we are eagerly awaiting the (rapidly approaching) reopening of Notre Dame de Paris, we've had a great time exploring other...
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Sep 18
Maison Loo - an Unexpected Delight in Paris
When I was lucky enough to be living in Paris, I regularly passed by so many architectural wonders - le Tour Saint Jean-sans-Peur , the...
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Sep 4
The Many Faces of Paris - Mascarons...
Paris in the autumn is truly an infinite world to explore, especially when you take the time to play the flâneur / flâneuse. It's how...
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Jul 31
The Medieval Wall/s of Paris...
Well P'Nichers, we are really going to be pushing the pedal to the metal in the P'Niche Time Travel Machine today, so I hope you have...
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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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May 30
The Caryatids of Paris ...
Paris is truly an infinite world to explore, especially when you take the time to play the flâneur / flâneuse. It's how P'Niche herself...
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May 22
Le Tour Jean-sans-Peur in Paris...
Some of the best parts of playing a flâneuse all throughout the city of Paris are the "blink and you miss it" moments, like the Medici...
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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 13
The Medici Column in Paris...
P'Niche has just flown back from Paris (and boy are her arms tired - gong!) Joking aside, le décalage horaire (that's jet lag to you and...
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Feb 14
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...
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Jan 24
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...
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Jan 17
Porte Saint Denis - a Treasure Hiding in Plain Sight...
Wandering les rues and getting lost in Paris is one of P'Niche's favorite ways to spend time. And it's been such a pleasure to bring you...
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Jan 10
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...
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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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Oct 31, 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 25, 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 11, 2023
A Petit Parisian Gem - La Chapelle Expiatoire
You know by now that P'Niche is (moderately to overly) obsessed with all things French royalty, so am surprised it took me so long to get...
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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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