Parisian Niche
Packing for Paris: Spring Into Your Capsule Wardrobe
Spring has (almost?) sprung and it's time to start planning your "printemps packing capsule" for Paris. It's a fun and easy way to get...
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Parisian Niche
Feb 23, 2023
Tea with Marie Antoinette at Nina's Paris
Now, you know P'Niche is royally obsessed with Marie-Antoinette and all things Versailles. So much so that I am dressing up and heading...
Parisian Niche
Feb 20, 2023
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 9, 2023
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
Jan 28, 2023
The Historical Axis of Paris...
We've just recently discovered and posted about the many areas of symmetry around Paris. Today, let's take a P'Niche peek at the truly...
Parisian Niche
Jan 25, 2023
Paris - A Study in Symmetry...
Having just covered some symmetrical design in our post about Place des Vosges, it really got me thinking about clean lines, symmetry,...
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...
Parisian Niche
Dec 21, 2022
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 15, 2022
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 7, 2022
Apps to Make Paris Travel Easy and Fun!
For my very dear bestie, Eva, who with patience displayed only by saints, sets up all my devices, shows me how to use them - she even...
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...
Parisian Niche
Nov 30, 2022
Hanukkah - Celebrating the Festival of Lights in the City of Lights…
For the lovely Janet, for sharing her faith and her world - aren't I the lucky one to call you my dear friend?! May all your days be...
Parisian Niche
Nov 27, 2022
Pantone Color of the Year 2023 … Digital Lavender - what’s this got to do with Paris?!
What does the Pantone 2023 Color “Digital Lavender” have to do with Paris? Absolutely Nothing! That said, given the scores of lush...
Parisian Niche
Nov 22, 2022
A Heartfelt Merci!
For my mom, who sacrificed everything so that her children should want for nothing - merci maman, obrigada mamãe, je t'aime! We've...
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...
Parisian Niche
Nov 17, 2022
Hooray - Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
Are you looking for the perfect French host or hostess gift to take to your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast? Boy, does P'Niche have...
Parisian Niche
Nov 10, 2022
Packing for Paris: Winter is Coming (Into Your Capsule Wardrobe)...
Winter is soon set to arrive and it's time to start planning your Winter in Paris packing capsule. It's an enjoyable and easy way to...
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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Oct 14, 2022
Hot Cocoa Crawl... Le Best in Paris!
There is a wise old adage that says if you love what you do, it doesn't feel like work. Well, P'Nichers, this post was pure pleasure,...
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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