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Ditch the sofa shackles and hit the actual locations.
By: Nicole James
Break out the binge-watching macarons, season four of Emily in Paris is gearing up for action. Set to kick off filming in January 2024, it’s racing against the clock to wrap things up before the curtain rises on the Summer Olympics in Paris later this year.
Brace yourself, though, as the production will be hitting pause during the scorching months from June to September—no cameras allowed.
Now when can we feast our eyes on the next installment of this comedy gem? Well, if the series sticks to tradition, we might have to exercise our patience until the festive vibes of December 2024.
However, if the crew wraps up filming at an uncharacteristically brisk pace, we could be in for a surprise treat on Netflix even sooner.
So pop the Veuve, the countdown to this romantic sojourn is officially on but to keep you content until then, we’ve listed some of the iconic filming spots from season three.
Ditch the sofa shackles and hit the actual locations. Café de Flore, a perennial favourite, boasts lines snaking out the door.
This is the legendary spot where Emily chills on the terrace, meeting the charming Thomas.
He enlightens her about the café’s rich history, and even drops details about the equally fab Les Deux Magots next door. Both are the ultimate Parisian hangouts in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Fun fact: Café de Flore is a hotspot that has been graced by the likes of Descartes, Picasso, de Beauvoir, and Trotsky.
Want to check out Emily’s fifth-floor pad? Visit the Place de Lestrade in the heart of the fifth arrondissement aka the Latin Quarter. And if you are looking for Savoir (now Agence Grateau) it is in Place de Valois in the first arrondissement.
Le Cinq in Hotel George, where Emily meets her American boss Madeline in her suite, is at the George V which is booked solid.
And the Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat? This is the ultimate vacay spot for Emily, Mindy, and Camille during their St. Tropez escapade. It was where Mathieu Cadault was supposed to crash with Emily, but bailed last minute after finding out about her rendezvous with Gabriel. It’s even more in demand than George V.
Looks like Emily’s adventures have turned these places into bona fide attractions.
And Gabriel’s oh-so-chic restaurant is actually an Italian slice of heaven called Terra Nera. Yep, where he’s serving up all that drama and delish food is a real spot!
Nestled in what used to be a butchery, this quaint bistro is at 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, right next to the Place de l’Estrapade. That’s the same charming neighborhood where Gabriel (our fave actor Lucas Bravo) and Emily call home.
Venturing Out of Paris
But let’s talk about Provence—the real star of this season. Gabriel secures a table at the dreamy L’Esprit de Luberon, filmed at Clover Gordes amid olive trees and lavender fields. The restaurant, nestled in Hotel Airelles Gordes, serves up local delights curated by chef Jean-François Piège.
Not to be outdone, Provence’s Chateau de Montpoupon hosts a breathtaking hot air balloon scene in lavender fields near Aix-en-Provence.
And making a comeback is Le Chateau de Sonnay in the Loire Valley, with scenes shot at the chapel and engagement party—owned by the illustrious Frédéric de Foucaud.
Back to the Capital
Back in Paris, the Pierre Cadault Retrospective in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs takes centre stage, inspired by Dior’s 70th anniversary.
Museums and galleries like Musée d’Orsay, Fragonard Musée du Parfum, and Musée de la Vie Romantique also make cameo appearances.
Or check out Hotel Molitor Paris—home to the Piscine Molitor, where Mindy and Emily lounge around a retro pool, sipping drinks and soaking in the view. This iconic spot witnessed the debut of the bikini in 1946 and the topless trend around 1968. It’s a stone’s throw from Paris, bordering Porte de Saint-Cloud.
And what’s Paris without the Eiffel Tower? Catch it on film at the restaurant Le Jules Verne, perched on the second floor of the iconic structure. At 400 feet above ground, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers views of Champ-de-Mars, Quai Branly, and Trocadéro.
Emily’s adventure unfolds at La Nouvelle Eve, one of the oldest revue theatres in Paris.
Drenched in midnight blue velvet and adorned with twinkling stars, it’s the perfect stage for Mindy’s singing talents. Visitors can even catch a dinner show here.
And if you’re planning your own Emily in Paris tour, add in these landmarks that made it to the screen—the church of Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, the railway station of Gare du Nord, the gardens of Jardin des Tuileries and Jardin du Palais Royal, the opera house—Palais Garnier, and the parks and square at Parc de la Villette, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parvis Notre-Dame, and, of course, le mur des je t’aime (the wall of love found by Emily and Gabriel when taking a stroll in Montmartre).
Time to tilt your beret and channel your inner Emily with a fabulously chic jaunt into the heart of Paris and beyond.
It’s all about chocolat chaud, romance, and that je ne sais quoi—so, bonjour to your très magnifique Parisian adventure.
