Annie certainly knew how to travel. On her first trip, a train journey to Switzerland, she stopped at Paris and stayed at Le Meurice. Le Meurice is still there, with rooms that still overlook the Jardin des Tuileries. I didn’t get past reception but did enjoy the most expensive pot of chocolat I have ever had. A heady cocktail of very rich chocolat and chandeliers set me up for an afternoon walking round Paris.

Le Meurice, Paris (Louise Kenward, 2014)

Chocolat at Le Meurice (Louise Kenward, 2014)

Le Meurice, Paris (Louise Kenward, 2014)