incredibly charming square, centred
around a large fountain and flanked
with beautiful buildings. It was
popular with the French nobility
before the Revolution. Now, this
square is one of the few in central
Paris where you can perch directly on
the grass. Set in the Le Marais area,
it’s my favourite spot to enjoy a crêpe
and do an afternoon of sketching.
Watch the city’s elite come and go
from the exclusive Hotel Le Pavillon
de la Reine located next to the square.
It’s known as one of the most private
hotels in Paris – Queen Anne of
Austria once lived there in her own
private wing. If you are peckish, head
to my favourite spots nearby, Les
Philosophes cafe for a bite to eat and
Au Petit Fer à Cheval for an aperitif.
5pm: Arc de Triomphe
Wander down the Champs-Élysées
and be greeted by the magnificent
Arc de Triomphe. Try walking to
the top for a breathtaking view
of the city and the Eiffel Tower,
before going down to the Grand
Palais, Place de la Concorde and
along the river.
7pm: Dinner at Le Meurice
Easily my favourite hotel in
Paris, Le Meurice was once
a 19th-century palace for
French royalty. This elegant
hotel – including bespoke
furniture by Philippe Starck – is
decorated with a fusion of Louis
XIV-style and modern interior
design. The hotel is home to the
restaurant Le Dalí, perfect for
afternoon tea, and Restaurant
Le Meurice Alain Ducasse for
an extravagant dinner. This »
TOP: Kerrie on the Right Bank
with the Eiffel Tower behind
her. LEFT: Arc de Triomphe,
which stands at the meeting
point of 12 avenues. RIGHT: The
entrance to Le Pavillon de la
Reine from Place des Vosges.