What 7 iconic 'Emily in Paris' locations look like in real life, from Emily's apartment to Gabriel's restaurant

Maria NoyenSep 17, 2024, 01:12 IST

"Emily in Paris," starring Lily Collins, has been renewed for a fifth season on Netflix.GIULIA PARMIGIANI/NETFLIX

Netflix renewed "Emily in Paris" for a fifth season just days after fully releasing season four.
As a fan of the show, I've visited seven of its iconic locations while in Paris.

"Emily in Paris" fans who binged the last episodes of season four and are already missing the messy love triangles and wild outfits on their screens can rejoice.

Whether you love her or hate her, Emily Cooper's story is not over yet.

A month after the first batch of season four episodes racked up nearly 20 million views within the first few days of premiering, Netflix confirmed a fifth season is on the way.

Following Monday's announcement, the show's creator, Darren Starr, indicated the storyline will pick up right after Emily's decision to move to Rome to open up the Italian outpost of Agence Grateau as well as pursue a romance with season four newcomer Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini).

"Emily's going to have a presence in Rome," Star told Netflix Tudum. "It doesn't mean she's not going to be in Paris, but she's going to have a presence in Rome."

Since the series debuted in 2020, I've been a big fan. So when I had the opportunity to travel to Paris in 2022, I spent a day visiting Emily's stomping grounds.

From Gabriel's restaurant to Emily's apartment, here's what seven different "Emily in Paris" locations look like in real life compared to the show.

The Eiffel Tower frequently features as a romantic destination in "Emily in Paris." But my experience was quite the opposite.

The Eiffel Tower in "Emily in Paris" and in reality.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

Emily started her time in Paris working for a PR firm called Savoir, run by Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu). The office in real life is nearly identical to the show.

Emily's offices are next to an art gallery that is open in real life.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

Emily started her time in Paris working for a PR firm called Savoir, run by Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu). The office in real life is nearly identical to the show.

Emily's apartment building is just as picturesque in real life as it is in the show.

Emily moves to Paris and lived on the fifth floor of an apartment building where her longtime love interest, Gabriel, also lives.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

In the show, Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) is the chef at the restaurant Chez Lavaux. In reality, filming took place at an Italian restaurant called Terra Nera.

Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris" is actually an Italian restaurant in real life.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

Filming inside Gabriel's restaurant must've taken place elsewhere because the restaurant's interior looked completely different in reality.

The inside of Gabriel's restaurant was clearly filmed elsewhere.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

The Boulangerie Moderne, Emily's local bakery, was closed when I visited. Graffiti aside, the exterior looked similar to the show.

Emily discovers a love for French baking her local boulangerie.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

In season one, Emily dumps her Chicago boyfriend on the phone in front of the Pantheon in Paris. In real life, the monument looked too busy with tourists to have an intimate conversation.

Emily dumps her long-distance boyfriend from Chicago over a phone call in public in season one.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

In season one, Emily dumps her Chicago boyfriend on the phone in front of the Pantheon in Paris. In real life, the monument looked too busy with tourists to have an intimate conversation.

Emily meets her friend Mindy (Ashley Park) in a park close to the Savoir office. Filming took place at the Palais Royal Gardens.

Emily and Mindy become fast friends after meeting on a bench in Paris.Netflix, Maria Noyen/Business Insider

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What 7 iconic 'Emily in Paris' locations look like in real life, from Emily's apartment to Gabriel's restaurant

The Eiffel Tower frequently features as a romantic destination in "Emily in Paris." But my experience was quite the opposite.

Emily started her time in Paris working for a PR firm called Savoir, run by Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu). The office in real life is nearly identical to the show.

Emily's apartment building is just as picturesque in real life as it is in the show.

In the show, Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) is the chef at the restaurant Chez Lavaux. In reality, filming took place at an Italian restaurant called Terra Nera.

Filming inside Gabriel's restaurant must've taken place elsewhere because the restaurant's interior looked completely different in reality.

The Boulangerie Moderne, Emily's local bakery, was closed when I visited. Graffiti aside, the exterior looked similar to the show.

In season one, Emily dumps her Chicago boyfriend on the phone in front of the Pantheon in Paris. In real life, the monument looked too busy with tourists to have an intimate conversation.

Emily meets her friend Mindy (Ashley Park) in a park close to the Savoir office. Filming took place at the Palais Royal Gardens.