Locations From 'Emily in Paris' You Can Visit in Real Life

If you’ve watched Emily in Paris, the Netflix show about a young marketing executive from Chicago who moves to Paris to bring an American perspective to a French marketing firm, you likely have a few thoughts about it. Love it or hate it, there’s one thing we can probably all agree on: The setting is absolutely stunning.

Glamorous shots over the Seine and scenes set in iconic locales reaffirm my personal belief that Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We’ve rounded up some of the filming locations depicted in Emily in Paris, so you can walk in Emily’s footsteps during your next trip to the city — or just daydream about the City of Light.

Pont Alexandre III

In a city full of picturesque bridges, Pont Alexandre III stands out as one of the most beautiful. With an ornate design and views of the Grand Palais and Eiffel Tower, it’s a truly stunning place to walk. Savoir, the French marketing firm where Emily works, films a perfume advertisement here with their client, Maison Lavaux, in the third episode of season one.

Jardin du Palais-Royal

The beautifully landscaped grounds of a 17th-century palace called the Palais-Royal (now government buildings) are where Emily meets her new friend, Mindy, a nanny living in Paris, during her lunch break in the first episode of the show. It’s located in the center of Paris, just steps from the Louvre, making it the perfect place to stop while touring the city.

L'Atelier des Lumières

Emily joins her neighbor (and love interest), Gabriel, and his girlfriend, Camille, on a visit to L'Atelier des Lumières, an abandoned factory-turned-art space in episode five of season one. The innovative experience opened in 2018, and right now, visitors can be completely immersed in the works of Kandinsky and Cézanne during the current exhibitions.

Palais Garnier

With an Audrey Hepburn-inspired look, Emily visits the Palais Garnier for a showing of “Swan Lake," in the sixth episode of the show. The truly impressive opera house was built in the 1800s, and today, it’s probably most famous as the setting for “The Phantom of the Opera.”

La Maison Rose

This perfectly Instagrammable French restaurant where Emily and Mindy dine in episode five of season one is known for its iconic pink and green architecture. La Maison Rose is likely one of the most photographed buildings in Montmartre, and you can recreate the on-screen moment for yourself with a glass of wine in hand.

Café de Flor

Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Café de Flor welcomed some of the world’s most famous writers and philosophers during its heyday. Emily meets Thomas, a professor, while dining here alone in episode six of the first season. Even though it’s a bit touristy, it’s a great place to stop for an espresso, if only for the history and people-watching.

Canal Saint-Martin

Later in episode six, Emily and her new (but brief) love interest, Thomas, go on a double date with Camille and Gabriel and walk along the Canal Saint-Martin. The nearly three-mile-long canal is lined with bars and restaurants; tourists can even take a boat tour, passing through locks and bridges as they take in the sights of this neighborhood.

Musée des Arts Forains

A truly unique museum, the Musée des Arts Forains is the setting for a party in episode seven of season one. This private museum features a collection of funfair objects, with pieces from carnivals and cabarets, including rides and musical instruments. Visitors can book private tours of the unusual yet delightful museum.

Panthéon

Throughout the show, viewers can spot famous Parisian monuments, like the Panthéon, an incredible building located in the Latin Quarter. Several notable French figures are buried here, including Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Pierre and Marie Curie. Emily and her boyfriend break up during a phone call early in season one outside this building.

Monnaie de Paris

The Monnaie de Paris, or the Paris Mint, has produced coins for France since the 800s. In Emily in Paris, it’s used as the setting for a designer’s fashion week show in the last episode of the first season.

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

In season two, Emily, Mindy, and Camille take a jaunt to the Riviera and put their feet up at the famed Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel. With gorgeous Mediterranean views and luxurious accommodations, this Côte d’Azur jewel has hosted the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Winston Churchill. Do your best Emily Cooper impersonation (Marimekko bucket hat not included) and make a toast by the Club Dauphin pool on the roof.

Cimetière Père Lachaise

When she returns from the Riviera in season two, Emily visits a few of Paris' famous sites, as well. The Père Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th arrondissement provides an eclectic backdrop for a picnic between Emily and her coworker, Luc. The two dine at the grave of Honoré de Balzac, but one notable name (others include Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and Jim Morrison) among the graves in the largest cemetery in Paris.

Le Jules Verne

The first episode of season three heads to Le Jules Verne, the restaurant on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. At 400 feet in the air, the Michelin-starred restaurant provides views of the Champ-de-Mars, the Quai Branly, and the Trocadéro. It’s one of a few places to meet up in the Parisian landmark, which also includes a Champagne bar at the summit.  

Le Meurice

Another location you can visit from the third season is the fashionable Le Meurice, a five-star hotel in the first arrondissement. The hotel is just off the Tuileries Garden, between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre on the Rue de Rivoli, and has a storied, artistic past. It was once the home of Salvador Dalí as well as the site of Pablo Picasso's wedding dinner.

Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay, one of the most famous museums in the City of Light, makes a cameo in episode nine of season three. Located on the Left Bank, the museum is known for its collection of Impressionists like Monet, Manet, and Renoir.