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How do you behave in a palace?

08:43 PM, March 20, 2008 |

Eating out - Paris, Quest for the best, Travel

It’s hard to know how to behave in a palace. We’ve been to two in recent days and it seems like we’re not the only ones who are coming to terms with it.

You’re not really sure if you should whisper or step lightly, consider each wall before moving on, or if you should document every step- or if you’re ever going to look at the photos you’ve taken.

There’s no doubt about it- Versailles is incredible. If only you could magically remove everyone with a fanny pack, following a green frog held aloft on a stick and holding a camcorder next to their ear as they stumble through the grand apartments.

But …

Senderens

10:24 PM, March 16, 2008 |

Eating out - Paris, Travel

What oh what do you wear to one of the coolest places you’ve ever read about, let alone contemplated going?

I thought it was a difficult task when one of the brideslaves, heading a significant group of very generous friends asked me to nominate a restaurant in Paris. You see, they’d like to club in and buy u for our wedding present s a dinner we’d always remember.

There were a range of choices that instantly presented themselves- do you go classic, to Guy Savoy for his use of only three ingredients on a plate? Do you try and push your luck for a booking at L’Astrance, and see how …

Petit Bistrot

08:46 PM, March 16, 2008 |

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We’re in Paris and it’s springtime- though you wouldn’t know it.

When we get out of the airport it’s so cold I can see my stale plane breath in the air. Economy class is nobody’s friend. Restavit ( that you can get over the chemist counter…!) is now one of mine. Three hours out of Bangkok I nibble at a quarter of a tablet, put on long socks, an eye mask, kiss my husband goodbye and drift off to a pastel place that’s not quite sleep and not quite wake for a good seven hours. But it leaves me in a strange dream land.

It’s 1 pm Paris …