We “put on the Ritz” for the two nights of our trip (a lovely and memorable 40th birthday present from Meghan’s parents). It was fancy and fantastic. (Also a wee-bit sexist, but Meghan wrote a semi-strongly worded note to the manager.

We left chez Hemingway, and crossed the river to Le Marais. Traded our castle room, for a one-bedroom studio. It was cozy and wonderful, and we classed it up a bit with a caviar and champagne picnic on the bed for dinner.