Ladies who lunch alert

The Ritz in Paris is closing for a two-year, €200 million makeover but closer to home you can get a taste of Caesar Ritz's splendidly over the top decor at the Ritz in London (above). Afternoon tea is best left to tourists – instead, try the lunch in the superbly opulent dining room where the pink light shades were designed specifically to flatter the complexion. It's good value at £35. See Ritz.london.com