Emily in Paris filming locations

Emily in Paris filming locations

David WilliamsSightseeing

You want to stand where Emily stood. Snap the same shot of the pink terrace. Order a coffee at the café where she argued with Sylvie. This walking tour strings together every major filming location from Seasons 1 through 4 — with exact addresses, metro stops, and the best time to go. No tour bus required.

1. Place de l’Estrapade — Emily’s Apartment, Gabriel’s Restaurant, and the Bakery

This square in the 5th arrondissement is the engine of the show. Three key locations sit within 50 meters of each other.

Emily’s Apartment Building

Address: 1 Place de l’Estrapade, 75005 Paris. It’s the cream-colored building with green shutters on the north side of the square. The actual apartment used for exterior shots is on the top floor. You cannot go inside — it’s a private residence. Stand on the opposite side of the square for the classic angle shown in the opening credits.

Gabriel’s Restaurant (Terra Nera in Real Life)

Address: 12 Place de l’Estrapade. The real name is Restaurant Terra Nera, an Italian restaurant. The exterior and interior shots match the show closely. They serve pasta dishes from €16, and the staff knows the show. If you sit at the table by the window, you’re in the exact spot Gabriel and Emily had their first real conversation. Reservations recommended for dinner — book via TheFork app (free).

La Boulangerie Moderne (The Bakery)

Address: 22 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, the corner bakery on the square. It’s a real working bakery. A croissant costs €1.30. The pink box Emily carries in several episodes comes from here. Go before 10 AM for fresh pain au chocolat — they sell out by noon.

Location Real Name Cost to Visit Best Time
Emily’s Apartment Private residence, 1 Place de l’Estrapade Free (exterior only) 8:00-9:30 AM (empty)
Gabriel’s Restaurant Restaurant Terra Nera €16-28 per dish 12:00 PM or 7:00 PM
The Bakery La Boulangerie Moderne €1.30 croissant Before 10 AM

Pro tip: The square gets crowded with fans between 11 AM and 2 PM. Go early, take your photos, grab a pastry, and move to the next stop before the tour groups arrive.

2. The Palais Garnier — The Opera Gala and Fashion Show Scenes

This is the most recognizable interior location in the show. The grand staircase, the marble columns, the gold leaf — it’s the Palais Garnier opera house, not a studio set.

Address: Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris. Metro: Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8).

You can buy a self-guided tour ticket for €14 (adult price, 2026). The tour includes the grand foyer, the auditorium (no photos during rehearsals), and the library-museum. The exact staircase where Emily walks in her pink Valentino dress in Season 1 is the Grand Staircase — it’s the first thing you see after the entrance.

What the show doesn’t show you: The ceiling of the auditorium was painted by Marc Chagall in 1964. Look up. It’s worth the neck strain. Also, the guided tour (€18, 90 minutes) covers the underground lake that inspired The Phantom of the Opera. Skip it if you’re only here for the show — the self-guided route covers all the filming spots.

One mistake people make: They assume the fashion shows filmed here are open to the public. They aren’t. The gala scenes are private events. You can’t walk the red carpet. But the public areas of the opera house are identical to what you see on screen — the show uses the real building, not a replica.

3. Pont Alexandre III — The Most-Filmed Bridge in Paris

Emily walks this bridge in nearly every season. It’s the ornate bridge with gold statues spanning the Seine, connecting the Grand Palais to Les Invalides. The show uses it for romantic walking scenes, phone calls, and the Season 3 finale moment.

Address: Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris. Metro: Invalides (lines 8, 13) or Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (lines 1, 13).

Best photo spot: Stand on the south side (the Les Invalides end) and shoot north toward the Grand Palais. The gold statues frame the shot. Do this at golden hour (one hour before sunset) for the lighting the show’s cinematographers use. The bridge is free and open 24/7.

Crowd warning: This bridge is popular with everyone — tourists, wedding photographers, joggers. If you want a clear shot without people, arrive before 7:30 AM. By 9 AM, you’ll be dodging selfie sticks.

4. Jardin du Luxembourg — The Park Bench Conversations

Emily and Mindy sit on the green metal chairs here in multiple episodes. The show films in the southwest corner of the garden, near the Medici Fountain.

Address: Jardin du Luxembourg, 75006 Paris. Metro: Odéon (line 4) or Luxembourg (RER B). Entrance is free. Open 7:30 AM to dusk (hours vary by season — check the official sign at the gate).

The exact bench: Walk to the large octagonal pond in the center of the garden. Face the Luxembourg Palace. The bench Emily uses is the third one on the left from the main path. You’ll know it by the view of the palace dome. Sit there, eat a €3.50 crêpe from the stand near the gate, and watch Parisians play with their toy sailboats.

When to skip this: Sundays are packed with families. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are quiet. The garden also closes for maintenance two weeks in January — check the official Paris tourism site before you go.

5. The Pink Door and the Flea Market — Two Quick Stops

Not every location needs an hour. These two are quick photo stops that fans recognize instantly.

The Pink Door (Maison Lavande)

Address: 2 Rue des Chaufourniers, 75019 Paris. Metro: Riquet (line 7). It’s a real shop selling Provençal lavender products. The door is painted bright pink — exactly as shown in Season 2 when Emily discovers the shop. You can buy a small lavender sachet for €5. The shop owner is used to photos. Just be respectful of the other customers.

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (The Flea Market)

Address: 124 Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen. Metro: Porte de Clignancourt (line 4). This is the largest antique market in the world. The show filmed in the Paul Bert Serpette section (entrance at 110 Rue des Rosiers). Emily buys vintage jewelry here in Season 3. Open Saturday-Monday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Bring cash — many vendors don’t take cards. A vintage brooch costs €15-40.

Common mistake: Tourists go on Sunday afternoon. That’s the busiest time. Go Monday morning at 10 AM. The vendors are fresh, the crowds are thin, and you can actually see the stalls.

6. The Office (Savoir) and Two Alternate Takes

Savoir, the marketing firm where Emily works, is a fictional company. The exterior shots use a real building at 35 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75001 Paris. Metro: Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14).

It’s a working office building. You can’t go inside. Stand across the street near the Café des Défenseurs (a real café, €4.50 for an espresso) to get the shot of the entrance. The glass doors and the street-level facade match the show exactly.

Two alternatives if the office is underwhelming:

  • Shakespeare and Company (37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005) — Emily visits this English-language bookstore in Season 2. It’s a 10-minute walk from Place de l’Estrapade. Free to enter. Buy a stamped book (€10-15) as a souvenir. No photos inside the reading room.
  • Café de Flore (172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006) — Emily meets clients here. A café crème costs €8.50. It’s expensive and touristy, but the Art Deco interior is identical to the show. Go for the atmosphere, not the coffee quality.

Honest take: The office exterior is a 2-minute stop. Shakespeare and Company is worth 20 minutes. Café de Flore is worth skipping unless you have €9 to spend on a hot chocolate.

7. The Full Walking Route — How to Do It in One Day

Here’s the exact order to hit all locations without backtracking. Start at 8 AM, finish by 5 PM. Total walking distance: 8.5 km (about 5 miles).

  1. 8:00 AM — Place de l’Estrapade. Photos of the apartment, pastry at the bakery. (30 minutes)
  2. 8:45 AM — Walk 12 minutes to Jardin du Luxembourg. Bench photo, crêpe. (45 minutes)
  3. 9:45 AM — Metro from Luxembourg (RER B) to Châtelet. Walk to the Savoir office. Photo across the street. (20 minutes)
  4. 10:30 AM — Walk 8 minutes to Pont Alexandre III. Golden hour photos if you’re early enough. (20 minutes)
  5. 11:00 AM — Metro from Invalides (line 13) to Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau. Walk to Palais Garnier. Self-guided tour. (90 minutes)
  6. 12:30 PM — Lunch at Terra Nera on Place de l’Estrapade (book ahead). (60 minutes)
  7. 2:00 PM — Metro from Place Monge (line 7) to Riquet. Pink door at Maison Lavande. (15 minutes)
  8. 2:30 PM — Metro from Riquet (line 7) to Porte de Clignancourt. Saint-Ouen flea market. (90 minutes)
  9. 4:30 PM — Optional: Shakespeare and Company (metro to Saint-Michel). (30 minutes)

Total cost: €0 for exterior locations, €14 for Palais Garnier, €20-30 for food and a pastry. The metro day pass (€8.45, 2026 price) covers all zones you need. A Navigo Easy card (€2, loaded with tickets at €2.10 each) works if you only do 4-5 rides.

Paris changes faster than the show’s plotlines. New cafés open, old ones close. The flea market vendors rotate stock weekly. But these buildings and bridges aren’t going anywhere. The same lamp post Emily leaned on in Season 1 is still there. The same bench. The same gold statues. Go see them before the next season drops and everyone else shows up.