Looking for the most beautiful film locations from Emily in Paris, the very popular Netflix series starring Lily Collins as Emily Cooper? Or book a nice Emily in Paris walking tour along the sights from the series? Good news! Many of these locations in Paris are within walking distance of each other. The Netflix series was created by Darren Star, the creator of Sex and the City. The series follows Emily’s journey from Chicago to Paris and it arouses the desire, especially among many Americans, to experience their dream life in Paris and to visit all the film locations of Emily in Paris. Emily lives on a cozy square in the Quartier Latin district (5th arrondissement).
Fan or not, there is one thing that everyone can probably agree on: the places & setting in which the series takes place are truly stunning. Think of the square of Emily’s apartment/house, Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir’s offices and also some of the best tourist attractions in Paris. But also the most beautiful parks & gardens, trendy restaurants, nostalgic cafes and bakeries, etc… These are the best filming locations, sites, cafés & hotspots from the series Emily in Paris to visit asap. Time to see Paris through the eyes of Emily Cooper. Enjoy these hotspots in Paris.
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1. Place de l’Estrapade: Emily’s apartment or house in Paris (5th)
On this cozy square in the 5th arrondissement, Emily and Gabriel live in the Parisian building/house at number 1. The restaurant where Gabriel works is also located on Place de l’Estrapade. Get a delicious croissant at Boulangerie Moderne (also a location from the series) and take a seat on a bench by the fountain. Place de l’Estrapade is a short walk from Jardin du Luxembourg, where we often see Emily jogging. The Panthéon, where she stands when she breaks up with her boyfriend from Chicago, is also nearby.
2. Gabriel’s restaurant in the series: hotspot Terra Nera in real life (5th)
One of the filming locations from Emily in Paris that draws a lot of people is the restaurant where Gabriel works. In the series, the restaurant’s name was changed from time to time to Les Deux Compères, Chez Lavaux and L’Esprit de Gigi. In reality, it’s a charming Italian bistro called Terra Nera and a busy Instagram hotspot. Antipasti, fresh pasta, Sicilian fish and Milanese schnitzels… Terra Nera’s menu is all Italian.
18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris | Terranera.fr→
3. Place de Valois: the famous Savoir office (1st)
Place de Valois is located in the chic 1st arrondissement in Paris, between the beautiful Palais-Royal and the covered passages. A nice courtyard that even Parisians don’t always know. Here Emily works for the fictional French agency Savoir (found above Galerie Patrick Fourtin).
TIP: afterwards go for a bite to eat in the restaurant Place Valois on the square (also often seen in the series). Or you can also have an aperitif on the lovely terrace of Le Nemours just around the corner.
4. Jardin du Palais Royal: meeting place with friend Mindy Chen (2nd)
From Place de Valois, walk to Jardin du Palais Royal, where Emily spends her lunch breaks and where she meets her first friend in Paris (the cosmopolitan Mindy Chen). Enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens here, just a stone’s throw from the Louvre. North of Jardin du Palais Royal is the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Grand Véfour, where Emily tries to get a table.
5. Atelier des Lumières: time for art with Gabriel and Camille (11th)
In season 1, Emily, along with her glamorous friends Gabriel and Camille, visit an exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières, a former foundry and popular art gallery in Paris’s trendy 11th arrondissement. This innovative exhibition space offers a captivating range of exhibitions that use immersive sound and projections to give visitors a new perspective on the work of famous artists. Highly recommended!
6. Opéra Garnier: beautiful film location to visit (9th)
The Opéra Garnier, also known as the Palais Garnier, is one of the most beautiful sights in Paris. It is therefore no surprise that this impressive building was used as a filming location for Emily in Paris. In season 1, Emily and Thomas go on a date to see Swan Lake. The opera house was built by architect Charles Garnier at the request of Napoleon III. Highlights include the fairytale-like marble central staircase and Marc Chagall’s dreamy mural on the ceiling. The venue offers guided tours and experiencing a real opera performance is truly an unforgettable experience.
7. Rue de l’Abreuvoir: one of the most picturesque streets in Paris (18th)
Rue de l’Abreuvoir is definitely one of the most picturesque streets in Montmartre and very popular on Instagram. This is also the place where Emily decides to set up a marketing campaign for beds. Further down this street is Maison Rose, the charming restaurant where Emily and Mindy have a nice dinner in the fifth episode. Maison Rose was opened in 1908 by Germaine Pichot and has been visited by many celebrities, such as Pablo Picasso and Edith Piaf.
8. Panthéon: impressive 19th century building with famous figures (5th)
Around the corner from Place de l’Estrapade is also the famous Panthéon. Several famous French figures are buried here, including Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Pierre and Marie Curie. And the setting for the scene in which Emily breaks up with her American boyfriend Doug, over the phone.
9. Café de Flore: iconic café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)
Not far from the Jardin du Luxembourg is Café de Flore, an iconic café used as a filming location for Emily in Paris in season 1. Café de Flore was once frequented by famous writers, philosophers, actors and designers, including Ernest Hemingway, Albert Camus, Boris Vian, Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot and Yves Saint-Laurent. In the series, Emily spends an evening on the terrace, where she meets Thomas. He tells her about the history of Café de Flore and also mentions a neighbouring and equally popular café, Les Deux Magots.
172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris | Cafedeflore.fr →
10. Jardin du Luxembourg: the beautiful garden where Emily goes for a walk (6th)
The garden where Emily goes for a morning walk, located in the 6th arrondissement. Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most beautiful and also largest city parks in Paris. Enjoy the beautiful pond in one of the typical green chairs or you can also have a nice picnic with a glass of wine and some French cheese. Or relax at the beautiful Médici fountain.
