Although the French capital has always been a popular travel destination, there’s no question that the Netflix series Emily In Paris has attracted even more visitors to the city. While the plot of the show is invented– and some of the realities of living in Paris and about the French aren’t exactly accurate – most of the places featured in the series are indeed real. Fans of the show can have their own “Emily” experience by visiting these Emily in Paris filming locations.
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See where Emily “lived” in Place de L’Estrapade
Tucked away in the quiet backstreets of the Latin Quarter is the square where Emily’s apartment and the restaurant where Gabriel works are found. The interior scenes were likely shot in a studio, however, Emily is seen coming in and out of the door at number 1 of Place de L’Estrapade throughout the series (it’s the light wood door of the building standing by itself between two streets at the far end of the square). A friendly reminder that it’s a residential building and thus you can’t go inside unless invited by people who live there, but posing next to the door is completely acceptable. Gabriel’s restaurant is a little different than in the series, it’s actually an Italian restaurant, Terra Nera, so we don’t necessarily recommend Emily fans dine at since it isn’t a French restaurant as depicted in the show.
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Sample a croissant at la Boulangerie Moderne
If you’re visiting Place de L’Estrapade during the week, you might want to stop by the Boulangerie Moderne. This is the bakery Emily frequently stops at and their products are very good – especially their croissants. It’s near the Terra Nera restaurant, and open Monday to Friday, so you could pick up a treat to nibble on from one of the benches in the square.
Boulangerie Moderne | 16 rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris | WA
Go for a jog (or walk) in the Luxembourg Gardens
One of the oldest parks in the city, Emily comes here to do her morning run. It’s quite close to her apartment and is popular with local joggers, so it’s pretty accurate that someone living where she did would come here. You don’t have to run around the park to enjoy it, a slow meander around it is also very lovely. It has a wide range of sculptures, including a model of the Statue of Liberty (on the west side).
Watch a movie at Le Champo
This great historic cinema is another venue near Emily’s apartment. Opened in 1938 and a national classified monument, Emily goes to the movies here with her colleague Luc. It’s an art-house cinema showing independent films and not blockbusters, but check its agenda to see if there’s a film that could interest you being screened during your stay – they screen movies from all over the world, including in English.
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Stop by the Place de Valois
The place where Emily “worked,” Savoir, is in this tiny square near the Louvre and the Palais-Royal. Just to the right of the Patrick Fourtin art gallery at number 6, is the entrance she goes through frequently. On the other side of the little square is the Bistrot Valois where Emily occasionally has lunch with her colleagues. It’s a reasonably good café if you’re looking for a lunch spot or a coffee break.
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Stroll through the Palais-Royal Garden
Located a few steps from Emily’s office, this gorgeous garden served as a backdrop to a few scenes. It’s here where she first meets her friend Mindy and also where Mindy sings to an applauding crowd. If you’re really keen, you can seek out the bench where they sat together. It’s on the west side of the large round fountain and has the words “Aujourd’hui, c’est demain et hier qui s’épousent” (Today is tomorrow, getting married with yesterday), a quote from poet Jean Cocteau who once lived in an apartment overlooking the park. You’ll spot more romantic quotes on the other benches as you stroll around the lovely greenspace.
Have a coffee at Flore-en-L’Ile
Several alluring cafés are featured throughout the series, and this one in Episode 1 has an extremely pretty setting on the tip of Ile St-Louis. Grab a seat in the front row, just like Emily, and sip a coffee while looking out over the river and to the back of Notre Dame. On a side note, from this vantage point, over on the Left Bank, you can spot the large dome of the Pantheon – Emily’s apartment is just next to it.
See a performance or visit the Palais Garnier
We’d recommend visiting Paris’s stunning opera house even if it wasn’t in Emily in Paris. Officially called the Palais Garnier, after its architect Charles Garnier, the sumptuous building is where Emily attends “Swan Lake” in Episode 6 (sans Thomas, the stuck-up French guy she’d been on a few dates with). You too can watch a ballet here, or just tour the stunning interiors during the day on a self-guided visit.
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See an exhibit at the Atelier des Lumières
This is one of the more unique Emily in Paris filming locations. In Episode 5 Emily goes on a triple date with Camille and Gabriel at this cool immersive exhibit space within a converted 19th-century metal foundry in the 11th arrondissement. The exhibitions change regularly so you won’t necessarily see the Van Gogh exhibit they saw, but it’s still a fun and different “Emily” experience.
Stroll up Rue de l’Abreuvoir
This pretty street in Montmartre also stars in Episode 5. Emily shoots a marketing campaign for a Swedish bed company at the bottom of the street, which has a magical view up to Sacré-Coeur. At the top of the street is La Maison Rose, a historic restaurant once frequented by artists such as Picasso and Dali. Emily has dinner with Mindy here, who calls the Rue de l’Abreuvoir one of the prettiest streets in Paris – and while we agree that the street is super cute, La Maison Rose is quite touristy and not exactly the most authentic place for dinner in the area (you’ll have a better meal a short walk away at the more local bistro La Boite aux Lettres).
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Have an evening drink at the Café de Flore
Even though we find this historic café overrated (and expensive), it’s one of the most famous in the city, made even more popular since Emily came here. It’s an evening scene when she sits on the terrace for a drink and meets Thomas. The evening is actually a nice time to visit the café. This is when you can see the lights coming on in the neighboring Saint-Germain area and watch its chic residents coming to and from – just like Emily did in the episode. Maybe you can even play the “is he her son or her lover?” game too…
Take a walk along the Canal Saint-Martin
This is one of our favorite Emily in Paris filming locations as it’s a place we already really love. Popular with Parisians, the canal flows through the 10th arrondissement and is where Emily and Thomas go on a double date with Camille and Gabriel. During the day, you can stroll up the canal, grab a bite at one of its cafés, and browse the shops that line it and the neighboring streets. In the evening, take in the festive ambiance from the terrace of one of its many bars – or better yet, bring a picnic (with wine) to enjoy right along the water’s edge.
Gaze at the gorgeous Alexandre III Bridge
There were already many reasons to visit this glitzy bridge and Emily in Paris has added to this list. Built for the World’s Fair of 1900 and decorated with gilded statues and ornate lamp posts, the glamorous bridge was named in honor of the Russian Tsar. The Right Bank corner of the bridge is where Emily and her team shoot a perfume ad campaign (“is it sexy or sexist?”). From this spot, you can also admire a beautiful perspective over the Seine and towards the Eiffel Tower.
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Visit the Musée des Arts Forains
This isn’t the easiest of the Emily in Paris filming locations to see, but it’s one of the coolest. You might recall the Fourtier party in Episode 7 of Season 1 which takes place in a place with a carnival atmosphere, this was shot at the Museum of Fun Fair Arts. Situated in the 12th arrondissement in eastern Paris, this private museum has an impressive collection of vintage funfair rides. It can only be visited on guided tours, which are usually in French, however, they give out a brochure in English so you can read along during the tour. During the tour, you can ride some of the carrousels – the perfect place for an Emily in Paris photo op.
Musée des Arts Forains | 53 Avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris
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Emily in Paris Tours
If you’d like a little assistance visiting these Emily in Paris locations, you might like to book a tour focused on the series. This well-reviewed group tour (WA) is a great option or this private tour can be catered to your interests and is better for taking photos at the sites.
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