The exterior of the building located on 1 rue de l’Estrapade in the 5e arrondissement of Paris, France is used as Emily and Gabriel’s apartment building on the hit Netflix series, Emily in Paris.
1 rue de l’Estrapade, 75005 Paris, France (photo by Mia)
My younger daughter and I spent a wonderful week in Paris (in June 2025) and we got to see several of the real-life Emily in Paris filming locations from Seasons 1 and 2. We were delighted to learn so many of the show’s external shots were filmed in public places and were free to visit.
(Exception: the Château de Versailles is located about 15 miles/ 24 km southwest of Paris and timed tickets must be purchased online in advance to visit the château, park, and gardens. Plan to spend an entire day at this beautiful historic place!)
Whether it’s your first (or fourth) visit to this timeless city, having seen these places on the popular show is sure to make Paris feel cozy and familiar.
Filming locations in Paris, France
Side view of the building on 1 rue de l’Estrapade
Courtyard fountain in front of the apartment building
Emily and Mindy have had meals at the Cafe de la Nouvelle Mairie (19 rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France)
Left: The exterior of Terra Nera Restaurant on 18 rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France is used as Gabriel’s restaurant. Right:Boulangerie Moderne on 16 rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France is where Emily gets her first pain au chocolat (Season 1, Episode 1)
Place de Valois: next door to Galerie Patrick Fourtin is the exterior used for “Savoir” and (later on “Agence Grateau”) ⤵️
photo by Mia
Place de Valois: 6 rue des Bons Enfants, 75001 Paris, France ➡️
Place de Valois: Couple de lutteurs corps à corps (série Nouba) bronze sculpture by Ousmane Sow (1935-2016)
Emily and Mindy have taken selfies here: Colonnes de Buren in the Cour d’Honneur of the Palais-Royal (2 rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France)
In Season 1, Episode 2, Emily is seen walking past the Panthéon (Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France) while on the phone with her then-boyfriend, Doug in Chicago
Emily inadvertently makes a reservation at Le Grand Vefour for the 8th of November instead of the 11th of August (Season 1, Episode 4)
Emily and Mindy have dinner at La Maison Rose (2 rue de l’Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France) in the Montmartre neighborhood (Season 1, Episode 5). I took this photo in 2018
Emily and Camille take a selfie on a bed here (Place Dalida, rue de l’Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France) as part of the bed campaign (Season 1, Episode 5). I took this photo in 2018
After Emily’s birthday dinner party, this street (rue Lhomond) is where Camille confronts Emily about her relationship with Gabriel (Season 2, Episode 3)
At Galeries Lafayette Haussmann (40 bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France), Emily and her classmate, Petra, try on clothes here while practicing their French (Season 2, Episode 4)
The iconic dome of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann ➡️
Mindy and Benoit have a picnic at Place des Vosges (4e arrondissement, Paris), a beautiful square in Le Marais (Season 2, Episode 7). I took this photo in 2018
Filming locations in Versailles, France
Although Emily in Paris is fictional, it was fun visiting the show’s real-life filming locations in Paris and environs, like the Château de Versailles (purchase of timed-entry ticket required).
As I was reminded of its historical and cultural significance, I felt immense gratitude for the chance to visit this incredible place. (More to come on our visit to Versailles.) After all, this palace was the 17th-century royal residence of King Louis XIV and where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, ending the Great World War (WWI)!
The “Let Them Eat Cake” fashion show was filmed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles (Season 2, Episode 10)
After the Grégory Elliott Duprée fashion show at Versailles, this courtyard is where Sylvie tells Madeline that she is resigning from Savoir and opening her own agency with Luc and Julien (Season 2, Episode 10)
Season 5 of Emily in Paris will premiere on Netflix on December 18, 2025. Can’t wait!
[Updated August 2025]
a short video I made while walking to the Place de Valois
I honestly haven’t been keeping up with Emily in Paris since Season 2. However, it is really cool to visit Paris and tour the sites that’d been filmed in the series. I wonder if the Terra Nera Restaurant (Gabriel’s restaurant) is any good? Sounds like you and your daughter had a fantastic time in Paris! Passez les bonnes vacances d’été!
I’ve read mixed reviews about Terra Nera with some people saying it’s got good Italian food, while others say it’s a tiny tourist trap with OK food. We didn’t eat there, but it was fun to imagine Chef Gabriel whipping up something delicious! Profite de ton été !
Great article beautiful pictures, I lived in Versailles and worked in Paris for many years, now west in Brittany. Thanks for the memories of always, Cheers
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I honestly haven’t been keeping up with Emily in Paris since Season 2. However, it is really cool to visit Paris and tour the sites that’d been filmed in the series. I wonder if the Terra Nera Restaurant (Gabriel’s restaurant) is any good? Sounds like you and your daughter had a fantastic time in Paris! Passez les bonnes vacances d’été!
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I’ve read mixed reviews about Terra Nera with some people saying it’s got good Italian food, while others say it’s a tiny tourist trap with OK food. We didn’t eat there, but it was fun to imagine Chef Gabriel whipping up something delicious! Profite de ton été !
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Great article beautiful pictures, I lived in Versailles and worked in Paris for many years, now west in Brittany. Thanks for the memories of always, Cheers
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Thank you for reading. More to come on my recent visit to Paris and Versailles. Enjoy your day!
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I have a huge amount of info on my belle France in my blog fyi
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