HELLO FROM PARIS!!!
Everything has been amazing so far. Like really awesome. I’ve always wanted to visit Paris, but I never would have imagined I would get the chance so soon.
I was thrilled when I received an invitation from Martell to join them on the Martell Puregourmet tour to Cognac. We got an insider view of what goes on behind the scenes in Martell, and it was really fascinating! We drank, we ate, and we drank some more.
I’ll be sharing more on that in another post. Meanwhile, I’ve been eating my way through Paris during the past few days. Before I leave the land of bread-cheese-crepe-foie gras-macaron-wine for Barcelona, let me show you some photos of Paris in HD Full Colours.
I love Paris!
I will be travelling to Barcelona, Lyon, and London next. Leave me a comment if you have recommendations on what to do/where to eat. I will be blogging about my Martell Puregourmet experience soon!
ladyironchef travelled to Cognac via Paris as a guest of Martell. No monetary benefit was received, only the air tickets and hotel accommodations were sponsored.
omg brad everything looks so awesome!!! the pics are all looking so awesome!! every pic is just like an art!! have fun!!
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Wow!!! Fantastic! Looking forward to reading all about it. Do post often and have fun!
ahh you are making me miss paris, was just there 2 months ago! i would highly recommend that you catch a play or musical in london and also go to any of their sports bar to experience their life. have fun! ^^
great pictures! Paris is a lovely city. What camera and lens did you use?
Hi, may I know which camera model and lens did u use for your Paris trip?
Borough Market in London is a must! – http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/ and I wanted to visit Hummingbird bakery – http://hummingbirdbakery.com/ but didn’t get a chance. Would love to see some reviews from Hummingbird if you get a chance to visit
Have fun!
Hi Brad,
The photos you took are really magnificent. They really bring some justice to Paris for those of us who haven’t had the chance to witness its beauty ourselves!!
May I know if the photos are edited, and what camera are you using for these photos?
I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! Have tonnes of fun!
Cheers,
Cheryl
I see you found macarons in Paris! : )
Such beautiful photos.
Stunning pictures Brad! These shots are simply amazing. Those gorgeous fresh flowers, duck confit and that fig tart… Drools! I am heading to Paris next Sunday and I can hardly wait to visit again. Please go to Kayser and get the baguette and croissants, they are to die for!
Paris was amazing for me too! Went there 4 years ago. You MUST try the duck confit in Paris restaurants. I came back to spore and could find no substitue for that. London is one of my favorites. Check out portobello market (biggest street for antiques and vintage). There is a very good Chinese restaurant there(can’t rem the name though). Also check out Covent Garden (fashion there is great, night life abound). that’s all;)
Oh yes, and the very raved about Hummingbird Bakery (portobello street) famous worldwide for cupcakes. Long queue though.
Hi Brad,
When u go to London you must visit Four Season Restaurant in Chinatown, which is very famous for the roast duck (be prepared for long queue at peak hour).
Pattiserie valerie at covent garden and hummingbird cupcake at south kengsinton are also a good place for dessert.
Enjoy your London trip
Oh ya you also need to try korean restaurant near tottenham court road tube station. If I’m not mistaken the restaurant name is ASSA. its very good. but the queue is quite long for dinner time so better bet there early.
jealous!!
well, there are several hummingbird bakery outlets if you are so keen to try them. i dont think the red velvet cupcakes are that fantastic though.
try the scones at beas of bloomsbury (http://www.beasofbloomsbury.com/), roast duck at gold mine, burgers at hache (http://www.hacheburgers.com/), crepes at kensington creperie.. and of course borough market at london bridge tube station.
sightseeing wise, portobello market is good. camden is better. and there’s always the touristy stuff like big ben, westminster, buckingham palace, hyde park, oxford street.
wow the photos look amazing. am looking forward to your post on food in paris
brad! you are in paris too?!?! you went i mean. haha. i miss e macaroons from laduree!
bring some back! haha. think you have already gone to barca and london.. but those places are my favorites in europe! enjoy! 
seriously jealous! dreamin paris ..yet to visit soon hopefully..all your photos made me swoon crazy!
Thought I’ll drop a note to say that the photos you took are gorgeous
Hello, I have been following ur foodblog for sometime. Always been my food guide
saw ur post to Barcelona, Paris and London, cities which I will b visiting soon. Any tips for where to find good affordable food in Paris? Anything to recommend in the cities?
@Vivian: Hello there! It’s really quite difficult to find “affordable food” because everything is expensive there! I was on a dessert hunt so I’d definitely recommend going to Cafe Angelina for the best hot chocolate and Mont Blanc, and Pierre Herme for macarons of course.
Do check out the St Germaine area, it has many lovely restaurants.
Tks so much, will try to find them when I am there. Like yourself, I am too, very much a sweet tooth. Would be great if you could share with me your itineraries for the 3 cities
@Vivian You are going to love Paris and London, the two cities have amazing cakes. Hmm, I don’t really have an itinerary for Paris and London. In Paris, we went to random places, I love getting lost there! heh As for London, I only had 3D2N so I didn’t get to try many places to do a proper guide.
But do use my Barcelona post, I went to a few very good tapas places, and I’d love to hear what you think of them. https://www.ladyironchef.com/2012/02/barcelona-tapas-bar-restaurants-food/
Have a good trip!