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Parisian Niche
Jan 19, 2023
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...
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Parisian Niche
Dec 4, 2022
French Symbols - La Baguette
P'Niche is truly enjoying researching and sharing some of the other key French symbols, like the fleur de lys, Napoleonic bee, le...
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Parisian Niche
Nov 19, 2022
French Symbols - The Phrygian Cap
Quite recently, the mascot for the Olympic Games of 2024 (which will be hosted in Paris) was unveiled. And it is set to be (drumroll...
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Parisian Niche
Oct 28, 2022
The Catacombs of Paris...
We've already talked about some frightening creatures in the Parisian Niche - but, our grotesque and gargoyle friends don't hold a candle...
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Parisian Niche
Oct 20, 2022
Paris' Lesser Known Notre Dame ... (Notre Dame des Victoires)
Of course, when we think of Notre Dame and Paris, we assume that we are referring to her monumental Cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris. Dear...
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Parisian Niche
Sep 29, 2022
Paris is Really... Grotesque!
Gotcha!! Of course Paris is gorgeous and magnificent. It's also filled with quite a bit of grotesques (and gargoyles, of course!). ...
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Parisian Niche
Sep 22, 2022
A Unique Paris Museum, Safeguarding the Statues of Notre Dame Cathedral...
The world watched, united in horror, as our beloved Notre Dame Cathedral was engulfed in flames. Through a miracle and the efforts of...
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Parisian Niche
Sep 18, 2022
A Golden Dream Adventure in Paris...
For Jimmy - merci pour tout... Well P'Nichers, this post was created by popular request from our Facebook group page, and I am ever so...
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Parisian Niche
Sep 8, 2022
French Symbols - Le Tricolore - French Flag
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. ...
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Parisian Niche
Aug 31, 2022
In Paris … a Tribute to Princess Diana
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...
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Parisian Niche
Aug 18, 2022
French Symbols - The Napoleonic Bee
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...
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Parisian Niche
Aug 12, 2022
In Paris, it is Churches, Cathedrals and Basilicas, Oh My! But, What's the Difference?
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...
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Parisian Niche
Aug 5, 2022
French Symbols - Paris' Motto - Fluctuat Nec Mergitur
While we recently learned more about the history of the fleur de lys, Paris' motto has remained as constant as the city itself for...
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Parisian Niche
Jul 29, 2022
French Symbols - La Fleur de Lys
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. ...
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