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When Emily arrived in Paris, all she wanted to do was to discover what French life was all about. And a few seasons later, we can say that she pretty much succeeded. Whether in Paris or Provence, the Côte d'Azur or Indre-et-Loire, Emily has certainly seen quite a bit of France. It was essential then that we came up with some choice locations and settings to make traveling in her footsteps as easy as possible.
Step 1

Le musée
des Arts...

Step 2

Le village
de Bonnieux

Step 3

Le Musée
de l’Homme

Step 4

Restaurant
le Grand...

Step 5

Galerie
Perrotin

Step 6

Château
de Sonnay

Step 7

Chapelle
St Pierre

Step 8

Grand-Hôtel
du Cap-F...

Step 9

Piscine
Molitor

Step 10

Le Parc
de la Vi...

Step 11

Musée
du parfu...

Step 12

Le Hammam
Les Cent...

Step 13

Le stade
Emile An...

Step 14

Le Marché
d'Aligre

Step 15

La Monnaie
de Paris

Step 1

Le musée
des Arts...

Step 2

Le village
de Bonnieux

Step 3

Le Musée
de l’Homme

Step 4

Restaurant
le Grand...

Step 5

Galerie
Perrotin

Step 6

Château
de Sonnay

Step 7

Chapelle
St Pierre

Step 8

Grand-Hôtel
du Cap-F...

Step 9

Piscine
Molitor

Step 10

Le Parc
de la Vi...

Step 11

Musée
du parfu...

Step 12

Le Hammam
Les Cent...

Step 13

Le stade
Emile An...

Step 14

Le Marché
d'Aligre

Step 15

La Monnaie
de Paris

Step 1

Le musée
des Arts Décoratifs

107
rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris

The extravagant Pierre Cadault, king of fashion in the world of Emily in Paris, even deserved his own retrospective in the third season of Netflix's most fashionable series. And what better for a mad genius than the incredible MAD, the capital's Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts)? Because at over 6,000 m2, there are nearly 6,000 pieces on display, celebrating artists and artisans, from design collections to jewelry, including textiles, toys, glass and even wallpaper. All this spanning period from the Middle Ages to 20th Century Art Deco.

The MAD is also known for hosting retrospectives of iconic forms such as Star Wars toys and Thierry Mugler. Pierre Cadault's show is also very inspired by the 70th anniversary of Dior, the celebration of which took place in this very museum in 2017.

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OUR TIP

In good weather, go to the restaurant at the Loulou Museum and ask to dine on the terrace, a peaceful haven located in the heart of the Gardens of the Louvre Palace.

Step 2

Le village
de Bonnieux

84480 Bonnieux

During her Provence getaway, Emily in Paris introduces us to magnificent locations and landscapes, exploring them in the company of Gabriel or Alfie. But there is one particular location that deserves a little more attention: Bonnieux, where Emily organizes a party on a private estate.

Because this fortified village, perched above the ochre colors of the Luberon, will certainly suit lovers of crafts, gastronomy, history and nature. With vestiges of the Gallo-Roman era, Bonnieux made its reputation thanks to its 13th century church, Julien period bridge and picturesque staircase of 86 steps. Hiking enthusiasts particularly appreciate the Cedar Forest, planted around 1860 using seeds from the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains.

And as you ramble, remember to take a look at the Philippe Tower, built from 1885 in an astonishing neo-medieval style. Finally, if a meal without bread is an unthinkable prospect, the Bakery Museum will surely whet your interest and your appetite.

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WHEN TO GO?

The weekly market takes place all year round on Friday mornings at Place du Terrail.

Step 3

Le Musée
de l’Homme

17
Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre
75116 Paris

This is perhaps one of the most famous shots in the series. We see Emily, in an evening dress on a terrace, glass of champagne in hand, and the Eiffel Tower sparkling in the background, as imposing as ever.

That evening, she was attending a cocktail party at Maison Lavaux, one of her most important clients. The scene takes place at the Café de l'Homme, which offers a splendid view of Paris, adjacent to the Musée de l'Homme, which is also not to be missed. Housed in the Palais de Chaillot since 1938, it boasts one of the most impressive collections dedicated to the history of humanity in the world and includes some of the most precious pieces.

This includes the skeleton of Lucy, a female australopithecus, a modern human ancestor, discovered in 1974. Visitors can also contemplate the fascinating chachapoya trephined mummy, witness to funerary rituals that predated the Incas. Wandering through the Museum of Man is to retrace our own history, and perhaps understand a little better who we are.

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OUR TIP

Before leaving, don’t forget to take a stroll to the museum’s library or its café, to enjoy a few moments with the same view that Emily had on that famous cocktail evening.

Step 4

Restaurant
le Grand Véfour

17
Rue de Beaujolais
75001 Paris

This was the scene of one of Emily's first missteps in Paris. While she thinks she will impress her team and a client by booking at a famous restaurant, she realizes she got the date wrong. In fact, her “table for six” is reserved for November 8, and not August 11 as she hoped. Which is certainly a shame, because it’s the Grand Véfour, an institution in the capital.

Created five years before the French Revolution under the name Café de Chartres, throughout its history it has welcomed figures such as Napoléon Bonaparte, George Sand or Victor Hugo, or more recently Colette, Jean Cocteau, or Sacha Guitry. Since his arrival in 2011, Guy Martin has offered refined French, seasonal and market cuisine including the perfect organic egg, finely pureed sweet potato and tangy pineapple with Voatsiperifery pepper. Pan-fried scallops, finely pureed and sautéed celeriac, a touch of vanilla or even profiteroles with chocolate and caramelized almonds.

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WHEN TO GO?

To satisfy your gourmet cravings, Guy Martin offers the weekly menu from Tuesday to Saturday at €56 (starter-main course or main course-dessert) or as a three-course meal (starter, main course, and dessert) at €67.

Step 5

Galerie
Perrotin

76
Rue de Turenne
75003 Paris

Do you know the job of Camille, a central character of Emily in Paris? She works as a gallery owner, and can be seen in one of the most famous art galleries in Paris: Perrotin. Founded in 1990 by Emmanuel Perrotin, then barely 21 years old, in his apartment at the time, the gallery has since taken over several spaces in the Marais and Avenue Matignon.

The gallery exhibits ever more popular or promising artists, from all backgrounds: Takashi Murakami, Sophie Calle, Pierre Soulages, JR, Claire Tabouret... and welcomes a large audience. In addition to supporting artists on their projects, the gallery offers regular events, including workshops for children or conferences, as well as editorial activities, such as the publishing of books, limited editions, but also videos and podcasts.

In addition to Paris, the Perrotin gallery is based in New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, Dubai and Los Angeles. A worldwide success, and a very nice reference for Camille’s CV.

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OUR TIP

Don’t miss their boutique, filled with beautiful editions and art objects designed by some of the most prestigious artists: Murakami, JR, Daniel Arsham, and more.

Step 6

Château
de Sonnay

37500 Cravant-les-Côteaux

During her missions for the Savoir agency, Emily meets the family of her friend Camille, owner of Château de Lalisse, in Champagne. In reality, it is the Château de Sonnay located in Cravant-les-Côteaux, in Indre-et-Loire. Instantly recognizable with its tuffeau limestone facades, a very popular stone in the region, and its slate roof, the building also stands out thanks to its ivy-covered walls.

The beginnings of its construction are difficult to date precisely, but the chateau has continued to be moved, built, enlarged and renovated for centuries. Today, only the eastern part, the chapel and the dovecote, have successfully withstood time and works undertaken. The dovecote is quite remarkable, and one of the biggest in the region since it has space to house no less than 2,250 pigeons.

If you feel like it, and you want to discover the region and its wine culture, you can rent a gîte at the Relais de Sonnay, which is actually located on the chateau grounds.

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OUR TIP

If you feel like it and want to explore the region and its wine culture, you can rent a cottage at Relais de Sonnay on the estate of the chateau.

Step 7

Chapelle
St Pierre

4
Quai de l'Amiral Courbet
06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer

At the start of season 2, Emily decides to go and have a good time on the Côte d'Azur. But after a night of partying, at dawn, her friend Camille asks her to come pick her up urgently. She arranges to meet Emily in a very special place: the Saint-Pierre chapel.

With a Romanesque style, probably built in the second half of the 16th century, its most astonishing feature can be found in the interior. The poet and artist Jean Cocteau completely redecorated it from 1957 to honor the city and its inhabitants, whom he loved so much.

Between the figurative and the abstract, we can observe paintings and motifs that pay homage to the Mediterranean, to fishermen, but also to biblical figures like Saint-Pierre or the “demoiselles de Villefranche”.

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WHEN TO GO?

WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY,

9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Admission is free for children, and a fee of four euros is required for adults.

Step 8

Grand-Hôtel
du Cap-Ferrat

71
Bd de Gaulle
06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

At the start of the second season, Emily travels to the South to spend some time with Mathieu. Except that, when the latter stands her up, she finds herself traveling alone.

But it turns out well for her since her friends decide to join her and she arrives, not in Saint-Tropez, but in Cap-Ferrat, in the very impressive Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel . Opened in 1908, it welcomed famous clients such as Queen Victoria, Elizabeth Taylor and Charlie Chaplin and escaped destruction during the Second World War. In 2009, an impressive renovation was carried out under the direction of architect Luc Svetchine and interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon.

And if you stay there, make sure to do like Emily and don't miss the Club Dauphin and its swimming pool overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean.

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WHEN TO GO?

MARCH to NOVEMBER.

The hotel closes annually during the months of December, January, and February.

Step 9

Piscine
Molitor

13
rue Nungesser et Coli
75016 Paris

In the middle of season 3, Emily and Mindy try to convince the charismatic Nicolas de Leon to listen to his latest song, Mon Soleil. The most attentive viewers will have recognized the decor of this scene as the legendary swimming pool of the Hôtel Molitor. Inaugurated in 1929, most notably by Johnny Weissmuller, the first and perhaps most memorable cinema Tarzan, it was designed by the architect Lucien Pollet and quickly became very popular thanks to its open-air Olympic pool and the two floors of changing-rooms which surround it.

It was here, in 1946, that the bikini first made an appearance. But the swimming pool unfortunately closed indefinitely in 1989. Artists and graffiti artists then took over, until the swimming pool was demolished and finally rebuilt in 2011. Since 2014, the premises, faithful to the original plans, have welcomed new customers to its pools.

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NOTRE CONSEIL

To access it, you will need to be a member of Club Molitor or a hotel guest.

Step 10

Le Parc
de la Villette

211
Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris

At the end of the third season of Emily in Paris, our heroine and Gabriel make their getaway from a somewhat stressful open-air cinema. But as they wander around the neighborhood talking of love, they stumble upon an exhibition called Pop Air. The event, immersive and surprising, took place in 2022 in the Grande Halle de La Villette. All year round, this historic iron and glass building, built in the 19th century, hosts festivals, concerts, dance or theater shows, workshops and artistic installations of all kinds.

But the Grande Halle is just one venue among others within the park. In addition to the splendid green spaces, which host the famous open-air cinema during the summer, music occupies an essential place in Parisian life, from Trabendo to the Philharmonie de Paris via the Cabaret Sauvage and even the Contemporary Music Documentation Center.

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OUR TIP

And if you have children, the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie offers them an exciting dedicated space to learn more about how our world works. All while having the time of their lives, of course.

Step 11

Musée
du parfum Fragonard

9
Rue Scribe
75009 Paris

Pierre Cadault, brilliant and crazy couturier of Emily in Paris, can be very demanding when it comes to style and elegance. And the least we can say is that he doesn't like at all the store created by JVMA to sell his creations. Fortunately, in real life, space is set aside for another luxury product: perfume. It is in fact the address of Maison Fragonard and the Musée du Parfum.

First, you can learn all about the manufacturing processes, from the collection of raw materials to bottling and distillation. Then, in a second part, its history over the centuries, from ancient Egypt to the 20th century. In addition to rare collectibles, you can even test your sense of smell in the olfactory room! Maison Fragonard even opens up an invitation to you to play the role of apprentice perfumer during introductory workshops on creative techniques.

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OUR TIP

You can buy perfumes from the Fragonard house there, but the most fun is creating your own fragrance with the help of expert advice!

Step 12

Le Hammam
Les Cent Ciels

45
Av. Edouard Vaillant
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt

It's a delicate moment for Emily in this episode of the second season: invited by Camille to a hammam, she does not hide her apprehension at the idea of meeting her friends in a setting where nudity is the norm. The magnificent establishment in question is presented as Les Cents Ciel, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. However, the scenes were actually filmed in Boulogne, in the hammam of the same name.

Built in old warehouses, they offer a dazzling setting, between the reds of Marrakech, the soft lights of souk lamps and arabesques carved in wood. During mixed sauna hours, a dedicated service “for two” is also available, that includes dining with tajine and oriental pastries as part of the menu. A much less stressful experience than Emily’s, certainly!

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OUR TIP

On mixed schedules, “two-person” rituals are also offered, including the option to dine on-site, with tagines and oriental pastries on the menu.

Step 13

Le stade
Emile Anthoine

9
rue Jean Rey
75015 Paris

Want to kick the ball around in an idyllic setting? Trust Gabriel and Alfie. At the end of season 2, we find them ready for a football match in a stadium that is remarkable to say the least. Indeed, the Emile Anthoine stadium, located in the 15th arrondissement, offers a unique view of the Eiffel Tower, just a few streets away.

In addition to a synthetic turf pitch, the sports complex offers an athletics track, a basketball court, a gymnasium and even a swimming pool. It was there, in the summer of 2022, that the final of the Impulstar, a five-a-side football tournament, took place. The participants were able to shine under the eyes of Orelsan, Laylow, Central Cee and Tiakola, who came to sing for the occasion. It is also in this stadium that the village of the famous Vredestein race, lasting 20 km, is set up each year. In short, a Mecca for Parisian sport.

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At nightfall, especially in winter, you can enjoy a jog at the foot of the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles with a thousand lights.

Step 14

Le Marché
d'Aligre

25
Rue d'Aligre
75012 Paris

For her birthday in season 2, Emily plans a dinner for her friends. Except that Gabriel, who meets her on her way back from shopping, suggests that she go to the Marché d'Aligre, a market in the 12th arrondissement well known to Parisians and which has existed since 1781! Located between Bastille and Nation, on the eponymous square, this market with attractive prices is divided into two parts.

The first, for its covered halls classified as a historic monument, is devoted to food, with for example the famed Langlet-Hardouin cheese dairy. The second, located on the square, looks like a garage sale where you can find everything imaginable, including books, bric-a-brac and trinkets of all kinds. It's all about having the right eye and finding that rare gem. And if you leave empty-handed, no worries: it will still be there tomorrow or even later, since it is open six days a week.

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WHEN TO GO?

Open from Tuesday to Friday from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm and until 2:30 pm on weekends.

Step 15

La Monnaie
de Paris

11
Quai de Conti
75006 Paris

One of the highlights of the first season of Emily in Paris occurred during Fashion Week and the Spring-Summer fashion show by couturier Pierre Cadault. The scene takes place in one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, the Hôtel de la Monnaie. Built in the 18th century at the request of Louis XV, this magnificent neoclassical palace minted the royal currency.

And even today, we can find the Monnaie de Paris or Paris Mint located there. A museum, installed at the end of the Cour d'Honneur, brings together 300,000 objects (coins and medals of course, but also old machinery, paintings and works of art) and offers engraving or demonstration iron-casting workshops. And if you are an amateur numismatist, know that the Monnaie de Paris regularly mints limited edition coin collections dedicated to myths and legends, the great figures of French History, or even for the next Olympic Games which will take place this summer in Paris!

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OUR TIP

If you can, make a reservation at the Michelin-starred restaurant by Guy Savoy, right within the Monnaie de Paris.

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