and that made me wonder. What did the imperial family ‘do’ that you were not allowed to talk about them or find any information? It made me especially curious. From 1987 to 1991, I worked as a palace tour [...] fascinate me, and I feel most comfortable in areas of the park that are off the tourist route. Among them is the Hop Garden in Sanssouci Park, between the Dragon House and the Temple of Antiquity. At first [...] If I were ever alone at the New Palace at night, I would put candles in all the wall sconces, light them and let the mirrors multiply the lights exponentially ‒ and I’d savour every visual detail.” Anne