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Parisian Niche

Oct 16

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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France's Fave Sammie - le Croque Monsieur...

Parisian Niche

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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Paris - through the eyes of Claudine Hemingway...

Parisian Niche

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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Parisian Niche

Jan 12, 2023

Friday the 13th ... in Paris!

Every year, there are a few - the dreaded Friday the 13th dates - on the calendar. In 2023, we have only two - January 13 and October 13...

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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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French Symbols - Le Tricolore - French Flag

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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In Paris, it is Churches, Cathedrals and Basilicas, Oh My! But, What's the Difference?

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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French Symbols - Paris' Motto - Fluctuat Nec Mergitur

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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Making Strides in Paris - Your Footwear - the Francais Way...

Parisian Niche

Aug 2, 2022

Making Strides in Paris - Your Footwear - the Francais Way...

Ok P'Nichers, let get into it! Packing can be somewhat of a polarizing topic, but we've got good news, Paris footwear really runs (pun...

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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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Parisian Niche

Jul 25, 2022

Your Skin Care - The Francais Way...

Your skin - it's the largest (and most complex) organ on your body. Constantly exposed to the world and its harsh elements, it's...

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Travel Etiquette - Ordering Coffee in Paris...

Parisian Niche

Jul 20, 2022

Travel Etiquette - Ordering Coffee in Paris...

Un café s’il vous plaît... You've landed in Paris after a red-eye flight, and are in desperate need of some caffeine. Welcome to the...

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Parisian Niche

Jul 14, 2022

Bastille Day & a Summer Pique-Nique!

Cue La Marseillaise playing triumphantly in the background... Happy Bastille Day! (Or as they properly say in France, Bonne Fête...

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The Vichy Pattern - Your Wardrobe - The Francais Way…

Parisian Niche

Jul 11, 2022

The Vichy Pattern - Your Wardrobe - The Francais Way…

You'd better check yourself before you... (Yes, P'Niche is aware she just dated herself!) While we have previously discussed the many...

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Travel Etiquette & Avoiding Scams in Paris

Parisian Niche

Jul 8, 2022

Travel Etiquette & Avoiding Scams in Paris

OK, P'Nicher, picture it... you're strolling around Paris and having the time of your life when... you guessed it, you've been scammed...

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Travel Etiquette - Don’t Be THAT Traveler in Paris…

Parisian Niche

Jul 6, 2022

Travel Etiquette - Don’t Be THAT Traveler in Paris…

As much as we hate to admit it, Americans have a pretty bad reputation as tourists and travelers in Europe and in particular, in Paris. ...

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Parisian Niche

Jul 5, 2022

Your Manicure - The Francais Way…

As we have already touched on some of the Parisian woman's chic lifestyle practices, and signature lip look, we can note also that...

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Parisian Niche

Jun 27, 2022

Pucker & Pout ... The Francais Way!

Is there anything sexier or more alluring than the saturated red Parisian Pucker & Pout? We've discussed some of their chic lifestyle...

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