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Watching Céline Dion play dress up, twirling on a balcony overlooking the Place Vendôme in Paris or catching her reflection in the mirror of the elevator at the Royal Monceau, is a captivating sight. Perhaps almost as spellbinding as when the Canadian singer is belting out her heartfelt ballads to an audience of thousands. As these behind-the-scenes images of Vogue’s latest video reveal, Céline Dion’s crowd-pleasing skills aren’t limited to the stage. 

César Ritz’s luxury hotel has been welcoming visitors for quite some time—the earliest such records date back to 1898. But earlier this month, the Ritz Paris welcomed a particularly special guest—the one and only Céline Dion. As fashion’s unofficial home during the Couture presentations, we present 11 things you didn’t know about the luxury hotel.