Paris is one of the brightest stars of Emily in Paris and, as the name suggests, has been the prominent filming location for the entire 4 seasons of the show. The city is full to the brim of incredible Emily in Paris filming locations and is a must-visit for any fan.
On some recent visits, we made it our mission to check out as many Emily in Paris filming locations as we could find and have put together a list of our favorite spots in the city. It’s our guide to the best Emily in Paris locations in Paris so you can experience some of Emily’s Parisian magic on your own visit!
WARNING! This Emily in Paris filming guide contains references to specific scenes from Emily in Paris so do exercise caution if you haven’t watched the later seasons and want to avoid spoilers!
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Emily in Paris Filming Locations
From museums to landmarks and art installations, our list includes 30 of our favorite Emily in Paris filming locations in and around the city. We’ve grouped them together by location so you can easily visit multiple filming locations when you are in an area.
1 | Emily’s Apartment
Location: 1 Place de l’Estrapade
The quaint Place de l’Estrapade is home to some of the most recognizable Emily in Paris filming locations and a number of the buildings around Place de l’Estrapade were used throughout the seasons.
The most recognizable is, of course, Emily’s apartment which is located on the 5th floor of an apartment building on the south side of Place de l’Estrapade.
The entrance to the apartment building is featured in numerous episodes throughout each season and has become a very popular place for visitors to see in the area.
2 | Gabriel’s Restaurant
Location: Place de l’Estrapade
Fans of the show will recognize Terra Nera restaurant which is located a few steps from Emily’s apartment building. The real-life Terra Nera restaurant served as the location for Gabriel’s restaurant, Les Deux Compères, in season one. When Antoine invested in the restaurant in Season 2, it became Chez Lavaux in a nod to his company, Maison Lavaux.
3 | La Boulangerie Moderne
Location: Place de l’Estrapade
The real-life bakery, La Boulangerie Moderne, featured in a number of episodes in Season One when Emily visited to buy pastries. Emily also took a selfie with a French lady outside the bakery in the opening episode of season 1. Make sure to treat yourself to something delicious at this wonderful neighborhood bakery – we love the croissants and pastries!
4 | Pantheon
Location: Place du Panthéon
A short walk from Place de l’Estrapade is the Pantheon. This is the scene where Emily dumps her Chicago boyfriend while on the phone in season 1 episode 2.
As well as featuring in Emily in Paris, the Pantheon is also a historical masterpiece. Created by Soufflot in the 18th Century, it was originally a church and went on to become the burial place for prominent French figures including Voltaire, Rousseau, and Victor Hugo.
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5 | Jardin de Luxembourg
Location: Rue de Médicis – Rue de Vaugirard , 75006
Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most beautiful parks in Paris and was dedicated to the city’s children by Napoleon. The elegant gardens are split into English and French gardens with a forest and pond separating the two.
During Season 1, Episode 2, Emily jogs through Jardin du Luxembourg and stops at one of the statutes in front of Luxembourg Palace to take a photo.
6 | The Savoir Office Building
Location: Place de Valois
Aside from Emily’s apartment, the most recognizable filming location from the show is probably the Savoir offices where Emily works. The office is located in the small courtyard called Place de Valois which is a short walk from the Louvre.
The office is located next to an art gallery, Galerie Patrick Fourtin, which specializes in 20th-century furniture and Decorative Arts. The building’s facade features heavily in each season of Emily in Paris with the exterior of Galerie Patrick Fourtin appearing regularly.
7 | Bistrot Valois
Location: Place de Valois Bistrot Valois
Located just across the courtyard from the Savoir offices is the quaint Bistrot Valois. It was here that Emily realized Brigitte Macron had retweeted her while having lunch with her Savoir colleagues during Season 1.
8 | Jardin Du Palais Royale
Location: 2 Gal de Montpensier
The Jardin du Palais Royale is a Paris gem and the perfect backdrop for Emily to meet her new best friend, Mindy, in season 1 episode 1. This beautiful garden is open to the public so anyone can visit and take a stroll and relax.
The actual bench where Mindy and Emily sit is located along the treeline and is inscribed with a quote from the French poet and artist, Jean Cocteau. The meaning of the quote ‘Aujourd’hui, c’est demain et hier qui s’épousent‘ is that the present is a marriage of the past and the future.
9 | Colonnes de Buren
Location: Galerie de la Cour d’Honneur, 2 Rue de Montpensier
Located in the inner courtyard of the Palais Royal, the Colonees de Burren is a permanent art installation made up of 260 black and white striped columns. It was created by French artist Daniel Burren and has created much controversy due to its stark modern contrast against the historic backdrop of Palais Royal.
The Colonnes de Burren made an appearance in Season 1 Episode 5 when Emily and Mindy had a fun Instagram filled evening in Paris.
10 | Palais Garnier Opera House
Location: Place de L’Opera, 75009
A masterpiece of 19th-century theater art architecture, the Palais Garnier is one of the most magnificent buildings in Paris and hosts both ballet and opera productions.
Palais Garnier features in Season 1 when Emily attends a production of Swan Lake with Thomas, the aforementioned charming but ultimately pretentious lecturer Emily met at Cafe de Flore. She puts an end to their relationship when he declared that he’d rather spend the time doing anything else.
In Season 2, Emily returns to the venue for a fashion shoot with Julien and Pierre Cadault.
If you want to visit Palais Garnier there are two options: either attend a production or take a guided or self-guided tour of the building.
11 | Le Cafe Marly at The Louvre
Location: 93 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Located under the Arcades of the Louvre, Cafe Marly has one of the most stunning views in Paris. It features in Season 2 when Emily has lunch with Sylvie and Camille against the backdrop of the iconic Louvre Pyramid.
12 | Cafe de Flore
Location: 172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
One of the oldest cafes in Paris, Cafe de Flore was a hangout of writers, artists, and philosophers and continues to attract crowds today.
It is at Cafe de Flore that Emily meets Thomas, a charming (or pretentious!) Professor of semiotics who becomes her first Parisian fling.
13 | Musee D’Orsay
Location: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
Located in the former Gare d’Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station, Musee d’Orsay houses the most extensive Impressionist art collection in the world.
In Season 3, Gabriel and Camille meet at Musée d’Orsay and reminisce about their first dates which is followed by an unexpected romantic moment (we don’t want to give too many details and spoil things if you haven’t watched the Episode!)
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14 | Pont Neuf
Location: Pont Neuf, 75001
Constructed in the 17th Century, Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge to span the River Seine in Paris.
Pont Neuf was the setting for Emily’s season-ending phone call to determine her future at the end of Season 2. She stood on the bridge and looked out as she made her decision about Paris.
15 | Fontaine Saint-Michel
Location: Place Saint-Michel
The commanding Fontaine Saint-Michel overlooks the lively Place Saint-Michel and is located just steps from the Seine. Mindy plays in her first performance with her band in front of the fountain in Season 2.
16 | Musee de Arts Forains
Location: 53 Avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris
One of our favorite places in Paris, the Musee de Arts Forains is a private museum that houses some of the most unique and amazing historical carnival and fairground rides and games.
The launch party for the Fourtier watch, where Emily accompanies an American actress wearing one of the watches, is held in the incredible Musee de Arts Forains.
If you wish to visit Musee de Arts Forains (and we highly recommend!) tickets for the museum tours must be purchased in advance from the official website.
Emily in Paris Locations tip: Movie fans will recognise the bicycle-powered merry-go-round at Musee de Art Forains as it featured in the movie, Midnight in Paris.
17 | Pop Air Museum
Location: Parc La Villette (now in NYC)
The Pop Air Museum is a pop-up museum dedicated to inflatable art which exhibited in Parc de la Villette in Paris. We visited during its stay in Paris and it was one of the most fun and playful art exhibitions we’ve ever visited!
Emily and Gabriel visit the Pop Air Museum in Season 3. They take a ton of selfies with the museum’s incredible Instagrammable artwork and dive into its giant swimming pool ball pit (our highlight too!)
Emily in Paris filming locations tip: the exhibition, now named the Balloon Museum, is currently at 229 South Street in New York.
18 | The Eiffel Tower
Visible from all across the city, the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and it is no surprise that the city’s most iconic landmark features prominently in Emily in Paris!
The top of the Eiffel Tower
One of its most memorable appearances is in the opening scenes of Season 3 where Emily dreams about attending a party at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Visiting the summit of the Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular things to do in Paris so make sure to add this one to your list!
Emily in Paris filming locations: There are two ways to get to the summit of the Eiffel Tower: by elevator or by a mix of elevator and climbing stairs – 674 stairs to the second floor to be precise!
Cafe de l’Homme / Trocadero
Location: 17 Place du Trocadéro, 75016
In Season 1, Emily attends one of her first work parties for Maison Lavaux at Cafe de l’Homme, a French Bistro in Trocasdro. She impresses Antoine over a glass of champagne under the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.
You can dine at Cafe de l’Homme, a Parisian brasserie with magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower, or experience a similar view from the adjacent Trocadero Square.
Le Jules Verne
There are two restaurants in the Eiffel Tower, Madame Brasserie and Le Jules Verne, and both offer wonderful views and a unique experience. The One Michelin Star restaurant Le Jules Verne is located on the second floor with a private elevator leading guests to the restaurant.
Le Jule Verne was the setting for an argument between Emily’s bosses, Madeline and Sylvie, and Sylvie also met with the heir to JVMA, Nicolas, in the restaurant.
Eiffel Tower Carousel
The traditional Eiffel Tower Carousel is charming and it’s magnificent riding under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
It is another inclusion from Emily and Mindy’s walk through the city! They chugged champagne as they rode the carousel in Season 1.
19 | Les Ateliers de Lumieres
Location: 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris, France
Housed in a disused 19th-century foundry factory, Les Ateliers de Lumieres is an immersive digital art museum where exhibitions are projected on the building’s floors and walls.
It’s an incredible museum and we’ve visited many locations including the Parisian location where Emily joins Gabriel, and Camille to experience the Van Gogh exhibition in Season 1.
Book your ticket for Les Ataliers de Lumieres now
Emily in Paris filming locations: the current exhibition, Chagall: Paris – New York, is dedicated to the painter, Marc Chagall. It is a similar experience to the Van Gogh exhibition that featured in Emily in Paris.
20 | I Love You Wall
Location: Square Jehan Rictus, Place des Abbesses, 75018
Featuring the phrase ‘I love you’ in 250 languages, the aptly named ‘I Love You’ Wall featured when Emily and Gabriel strolled through the streets of Montmartre.
21 | La Maison Rose
Location: 2 Rue de l’Abreuvoir, Monmartre
Located in a lovely pink maisonette, La Maison Rose (The Pink House) is a traditional French restaurant in Montmartre. It was once frequented by the likes of Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh and continues to draw crowds today.
Emily and Mindy have dinner here on the night Emily deletes her Instagram account to appease her manager, Sylvie in Season 1.
22 | Rue de l’Abreuvoir
Location: Rue de l’Abreuvoir, Montmartre
Rue de l’Abreuvoir is a pituresque cobbled street in the heart of Monmartre. Home to the aforementioned La Maison Rose, it is one of the oldest and prettiest streets in the city and has beautiful views of the Sacre Couer.
23 | Place Dalida
Location: Rue de l’Abreuvoir, Montmartre
Place Dalida is located further down Rue de l’Abreuvoir and is where Emily organized a memorable photo shoot with Hästens to showcase one of its beds.
24 | Sacre Couer
Location: Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018
The Basilica of the Sacré Coeur is one of the most recognizable buildings in Paris and its vivid white facade is visible from almost every part of the city. Located close to Rue de l’Abreuvoir and La Maison Rose, Emily and Mindy pass the Sacre Coeur as they walk through Paris in the same episode and Emily goes live on Instagram from its steps.
25 | Moulin Rouge
Location: Boulevard de Clichy, 75018
A dazzling and unique cabaret show, Moulin Rogue is a Paris icon.
Moulin Rouge features alongside La Maison Rose, the prettiest street in Paris Rue de l’Abreuvoir, and the Sacre Coeur when Emily and Mindy wander around the city the night Emily temporarily deletes her Instagram.
26 | Pont des Arts
Location: Pont des Arts, 75006 Paris
Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the River Seine and boasts wonderful views.
A few scenes have been filmed on Pont des Arts. It first appears in Season 1 when Emily is talking on the phone to Doug, her then-boyfriend back in Chicago. It also features later in the season when Emily and Sylvie discuss the lack of a venue for Pierre Cadault’s show.
In Season 2, Mindy performed with her band on Pont des Arts during a couple of episodes in Season 2.
Emily in Paris Filming Locations: Pont des Arts was once known as Paris’ Love Lock Bridge. Couples once attached padlocks to the bridge in a declaration of their love. This practice has since been prohibited and all the locks have been removed but the bridge remains popular with visitors to the city.
27 | Pont Alexandre III
Location: Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris
Pont Alexandre III, Paris’ most ornate and magnificent bridge, is the setting for the controversial De L’Heure perfume commercial for Maison Lavaux in Season 1. Antoine and Sylvie declared that it was the model’s, Jovanka’s, dream to walk across the bridge naked.
28 | Palace at Versailles
Location: Hall of Mirrors
The magnificent former Royal residence of Versailles is located less than 20km outside Paris and is a must-visit when in the city. The spectacular Hall of Mirrors, the estate of Marie Antoinette and the lush manicured gardens are awe-inspiring.
The Hall of Mirrors stole the show in Season 2 when Emily directed Grégory’s fashion show. The backdrop, the fashion, the music, the choreography, Grégory introducing Pierre Cadult… everything about this episode was fabulous!
Emily in Paris Filming Locations: Versailles is one of the most popular excursions from Paris and millions of visitors make the short journey from the city. Read our full guide on How to get to Versailles from Paris to plan your own day trip.
29 | Père Lachaise Cemetery
Location: Boulevard de Ménilmontant, 75020
Père Lachaise is often hailed as the world’s most visited cemetery. It is the burial ground of many famous faces including Oscar Wilde, James Morrison and Frédéric Chopin.
It appears in Season 2 of Emily in Paris when her colleague, Luc, takes her for a birthday lunch in the cemetery. They sit next to the grave of art critic Honoré de Balzac and artist Eugène Delacroix.
30 | Place des Vosges
Location: Place des Vosges, 75004
Located in Paris’ Marais district, Place des Vosges is the oldest planned square in Paris.
Mindy and her bandmate, Benoît, shared their first kiss during a date in Place des Vosges in Season 2 of Emily in Paris.
