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The Easter Bells of Paris...
It's nearly Easter time and we're eagerly awaiting the Easter Bunny to bring us lots of yummy goodies to celebrate! Wait, what? France...
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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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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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Mar 6
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...
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Feb 21
Packing for Paris in March, with P'Niche...
P'Niche is ready to head back to beloved Paris - hooray! Packing one of our most popular series, and we've enjoyed sharing ideas for all...
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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 31
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...
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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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Jan 3
Praying in Paris: A Guide to Catholic Mass…
For Cece - for years of lessons and laughter - thank you, dear friend! So much talk has been circulating about the renovations and...
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Dec 5, 2023
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...
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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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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 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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Sep 21, 2023
Day Trip from Paris - Château de Monte-Cristo
We've recently discussed P'Niche's favorite French author, the late and great Alexandre Dumas. Recently, we were lucky enough to take a...
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Sep 18, 2023
All for One and One for All. All for Dumas!
For Bob: My swashbuckling dear friend, and bestest supporter...merci pour tout! One of the highest rated books of the Parisian Niche book...
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Sep 13, 2023
Les Bouquinistes de Paris...
Les Bouquinistes de Paris are the iconic booksellers that line the River Seine - making way for romantic walks, intellectual...
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