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The Imperial Ballroom at The Westin, where Yves Saint Laurent presented his collections in the 70s.

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Photo: Matteo Barro

As for Victor Hugo?

Empress Eugenie would move into a suite with views of the Tuileries every year during her lifetime.

Below, the team shares some of their favorite haunts in and around the 1st.

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The Imperial Ballroom at The Westin, where Yves Saint Laurent presented his collections in the ’70s.

Daniel Rodgers, fashion writer

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This gorgeous Belle Epoque cafe in Les Halles hasfloor-to-ceiling Art Nouveau tiles.

Hayley Maitland, news and features editor

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Empress Eugenie would move into a suite with views of the Tuileries every year during her lifetime.

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Late-night work sessions at The Westin were fuelled by room service orders of frites, salade verte, and Diet Cokes.