Emily in Paris created quite a buzz when it first rolled out in 2020. Setting enviable fashion goals, the show takes viewers on a journey with Lily Collins’ portrayal of Emily Cooper who arrives in the beautiful city of Paris to provide an American perspective to a luxury marketing firm. Besides the characters’ life and fashion style, the Emily in Paris filming locations also caught global attention as it spectacularly depicts panoramic views of Paris and France. With season 4 releasing on 15 August, step into the world of Emily Cooper and uncover the magic of Paris with all the details about the show’s stunning filming locations.
From Emily’s apartment on the fifth floor in the series, and definitely not on the fourth (like how Emily often got confused), of Place de L’Estrapade Square to the beautiful garden of Jardin du Palais Royal, where she meets her friend Mindy (Ashley Park) for the first time and her Savoir office above Galerie Patrick Fourtin, in Place de Valois, the series celebrates the city and its spirit in the most wonderful way.
Call it overwhelming, magnificent or simply avant-garde, all the Emily in Paris filming locations seem to enhance the protagonist’s character and personality. Watching Swan Lake at the gorgeous Palais Garnier or walking along a glittering Eiffel Tower in the backdrop, Emily lays down an array of things to do while in Paris. And so, the next time you are in the French capital, don’t miss out on visiting these beauties.
Here are some of the best Emily in Paris filming locations for your bucket list
Palais Garnier Opera House
Attend the opera at the Palais Garnier Opera House, just like Emily did. A masterpiece of Neo-Baroque architecture, this iconic landmark is a must-visit for any Paris enthusiast. Enjoy world-class opera performances or simply admire the stunning interior. The tickets range from EUR 50 to EUR 220.
How to reach: Opéra Station on Lines 3, 7 and 8 is the closest to Palais Garnier Opera House.
Le Musée des Arts Forains
Step back in time at Le Musée des Arts Forains, a unique museum featuring a rare collection of fairground artefacts. This private museum became the filming location of Emily in Paris as the setting of the Fourtier party. The museum offers limited public access, with guided tours available during European Heritage Days and Christmas holidays.
How to reach: Cour Saint-Émilion on Line 14 is the closest to Le Musée des Arts Forains.
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Place de l’Estrapade, 5th arrondissement
When Emily arrives in Paris from Chicago, she is put up in this old yet elegant building of Place de l’Estrapade in the 5th arrondissement of the historic Latin Quarter. The building may look old and Emily has to tackle some annoying plumbing issues, but that is in complete contrast to the charming fourth-floor neighbour, Chef Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) or the lively atmosphere around the place.
Head to Emily’s Chambre de Bonne in Paris, and explore the quaint charms of Parisian apartment living at Place de l’Estrapade. A picturesque square in the 5th arrondissement, the apartment building faces a fountain, showcasing Parisian architecture with ornate balconies and grand windows. This is likely to be featured in season 4 as well. In fact, the apartment recently got marked on Google Maps for easy navigation for tourists visiting it.
How to reach: Place Monge Station is along Lines 10 and 7 of the Paris Metro, leading to Place de l’Estrapade.
Terra Nera Restaurant
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Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at Gabriel’s restaurant from the show, a few steps away! Called the “Les Deux Compères’ in the show, the real-life Terra Nera Restaurant is another filming location likely to reappear in Emily in Paris Season 4. Enjoy a meal in the same setting that inspired Emily’s culinary adventures.
Place de Valois
Step into the world of Savoir, the French marketing agency where Emily works with Sylvie, Luc, and Julien! The building at 6 Place de Valois is where we see Emily arrive “early” for the office and wait for her colleagues to start the day. Located in the 1st arrondissement, this square is close to the Louvre, Pont Neuf and the Seine River. The office is next to Galerie Patric Fourtin, an art gallery in the Place de Valois.
How to reach: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre along Line 1 and 7 is the closest to Place de Valois.
Jardin du Palais Royal
Coming to a new city can be extremely overwhelming for anyone, especially when the language is not known and colleagues don’t leave an opportunity to take jibes. Emily in Paris season one depicts such a predicament of the lead character as she eats her lunch all alone on the park benches of this magnificent monument. This is where she first meets Mindy and the two immediately strike a beautiful bond. Emily also pushes Mindy to sing in front of everyone at this site.
Enjoy a walk at the grand Jardin du Palais Royal, the beautiful landscape of Domaine National du Palais-Royal, frequently featured as a filming location in Emily in Paris. The benches at this place has the famous Jean Cocteau quote inscribed on it: ‘Aujourd’hui, c’est demain et hier qui s’épousent’.
How to reach: Louvre-Rivoli on Line 1 is the way to Jardin du Palais Royal.
Pont Alexandre III
The magnificent Pont Alexandre III bridge, connecting Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower, has also been featured in Emily in Paris. Relive Emily’s glamorous photoshoot for Antoine Lambert at this iconic bridge.
How to reach: Invalides Station on Lines 8 and 13 is the way to reach Pont Alexandre III.
Café de Flore
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Immerse yourself in Parisian history and culture at the iconic Café de Flore. One of Emily’s beaus narrates the beautiful story of the cafe and how it shaped Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Sip coffee at the legendary haunt of artists and intellectuals and follow in the footsteps of famous patrons like Jane Fonda, Yves Saint-Laurent, Ernest Hemingway and Albert Camus.
How to reach: Saint-Germain-des-Prés Station on Line 4 is closest to Café de Flore.
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Café de l’Homme
Indulge in Parisian elegance at this rooftop restaurant with breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower in Trocadéro Square, featured as the setting of a grand party Emily attended for her work!
How to reach: Trocadéro Station along Line 6 and Line 9 is the best way to reach Café de l’Homme.
Sacré-Cœur
Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of the city as you explore this iconic landmark and admire its stunning architecture. Housing the largest mosaic in France, enjoy panoramic views of Paris from the top of this church, also featured in the show. Sacré-Cœur is open from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm and has free admission for all.
How to reach: Anvers Station on Line 2 and Abbesses Station on Line 12 are the closest stations to Sacre Couer.
Panthéon
Emily breaks up with her American boyfriend right in front of Panthéon. The ancient building is another exemplary example of French architecture and history and is a premier tourist attraction in Paris. It is open from 10 am to 6:30 pm, and tickets start from EUR 13.
How to reach: Maubert-Mutualité station on Line 10 and Place Monge on Line 7 are the closest to Panthéon.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Père Lachaise Cemetery is not any ordinary cemetery; locals and tourists love to visit the final resting place of French luminaries. Luc takes Emily to the cemetery for a special picnic lunch on her birthday. There are over 70,000 burial plots at the cemetery, some famous ones being Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Sarah Bernhardt, Molière, Oscar Wilde, Frédéric Chopin and Marcel Proust. Visiting the cemetery is one of the free things to do in Paris between 8 am to 6 pm.
How to reach: Philippe Auguste Station on Line 2 and Gambetta on Line 3 are the best way to reach Père Lachaise Cemetery.
Rue de l’Abreuvoir
Rue de l’Abreuvoir is one of the most picturesque streets of Montmartre and is inevitably a noted filming location of Emily in Paris season one. In the fifth episode, Mindy and Emily have a fun-filled night out in Paris as Emily decides to celebrate one last night before ending her social media influencer account. They hit the “prettiest street in Paris” among other locations and both Emily and Mindy drunkenly hang out after getting drinks at the iconic La Maison Rose restaurant.
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After the crazy night, Emily’s boss Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) also sends her to the same spot to set up the Hasten bed campaign. However, in real life, it is on the other end of the road from the iconic eatery, at Place Dalida, which is at the intersection of Rue Girardon and Rue de l’Abreuvoir.
The cobblestone road and the charming restaurant have been the muse for many painters and were frequented by noted people including Pablo Picasso, Suzanne Valadon and her son Maurice Utrillo. Though you may not find a mattress to lie down like Emily, you may be spoilt for choice with cafes and bistros on the beautiful Parisian street.
L’atelier des lumières
Situated in the 11th arrondissement, this popular art gallery is among the most famous Emily in Paris filming locations. In the fifth episode of season one, Gabriel and Camille (Camille Razat) take Emily to this stunning art gallery where they get an immersive experience of Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. It is a 35-minute long show which uses over 2000 pictures.
The exhibition space depicts detailed art installations using light, sound and videos to breathe life into these incredible paintings. If you are an art enthusiast, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this place besides the Louvre Museum and Musée d’Orsay.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
By now it is absolutely clear that Emily in Paris serves endless travel goals and our travel bucket list keeps increasing with every episode.
Still reeling from her night with Gabriel and coping with her feelings, Emily decides to divert her attention to a handsome Mathieu Cadault (Charles Martins) and in season two, they make plans to visit the quaint seaside town of Saint Tropez in southern France.
However, after an unforeseen turn of events, Emily boards the Orient Express alone and asks her friends to join her. But in reality, the filming location is a town about 120 km east of Saint Tropez named Villefranche-sur-Mer.
The Mediterranean vibe, colourful streets, azure waters and laid-back aura of this place make it not only one of the beautiful filming locations of Emily in Paris but also a must-visit place for anyone on a French holiday.
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
Emily in Paris season 2 shows Emily and Mathieu embark on a trip to Saint Tropez but things take an opposite turn when he overhears her conversations with Gabriel. Although her relationship with Mathieu can’t bloom, fans get a gorgeous view of this luxurious hotel where they were supposed to stay.
Emily calls in Mindy and Camille and they have a wonderful time at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat in Villefranche-sur-Mer. The hotel gives a jaw-dropping view of the Italian cliffs, historic lighthouse and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, making it one of the most gorgeous filming locations of the series.
(Hero and featured image credit: Stéphanie Branchu/Netflix © 2021)
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