THE ART OF DOING PARIS WITH MILES ALDRIDGE

The artist and photographer dines with Charlotte Rampling, parties with Jean Paul Gaultier and knows the best spot for a rooftop swim

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What's your favourite destination and why?

Paris, it is so easy to get to - in many cases it's easier to get to Paris than some parts of London! Plus it continues to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with its combination of stunning architecture, parks and beautiful monuments. It makes you feel transported. I have such fond memories of being there in the early days of my career as a fashion photographer, using the Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Garden as locations.

Where do you like to stay there?

Le Bristol Paris. It's very swanky! The swimming pool is on the roof where there is a structure like a greenhouse with windows that look out across the city - as you're doing the backstroke, or coming up from the breaststroke, you get glimpses of the Eiffel Tower lit up. It's so special. There's also a wonderful old elevator which makes you feel as though you're going back in time, and they serve the best scrambled eggs in town.

The best meal you've had there?